DALTON SIMMEROCK - Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Summary

Maintenance Worker and Trails Specialist adept at leading trail construction and historic preservation projects. Proven track record in independently executing carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, plumbing, roofing, and maintenance tasks while ensuring compliance with NPS standards and safety regulations.

Overview

1

Certification

4

years of professional experience

Work History

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Van Buren, MO

01.2024 - Current

Supported trail and facilities projects from layout planning through material estimates, construction, and closeout.
Helped build and repair trails with native materials, cribbing, water bars, steps, and erosion controls.
Supported hiking trail construction and upkeep, including stone steps, cribbing, and erosion repair.
Assisted with flood recovery on boat launches, parking areas, and trails using dump trucks, skid steers, and compactors.
Helped restore historic stone and wood structures in line with NPS preservation standards.
Set forms and placed ADA/ABA-compliant concrete sidewalks, pads, and access routes.
Performed advanced trail, carpentry, and maintenance tasks independently with minimal supervision.
Supported installation of new CXT shower house, including grading, blueprint and schematic reading, formwork, plumbing, electrical conduit, concrete finishing, and crane spotting.
Operated and maintained heavy equipment and CMVs for transport of materials and equipment.
Contributed to project initiatives with notable support and follow-through.
Led trail and facilities work from layout and material takeoffs through construction, installation, and final completion.
Built and repaired trails using native materials, cribbing, water bars, steps, and erosion control measures.
Constructed and maintained hiking trails with stone steps, cribbing, and erosion mitigation features.
Restored flood-damaged boat launches, parking areas, and trails using dump trucks, skid steers, and compactors.
Rehabilitated historic stone and wood structures in compliance with NPS preservation standards.
Formed and placed ADA/ABA-compliant concrete sidewalks, pads, and access routes.
Completed advanced trail carpentry and maintenance assignments independently with minimal supervision.
Installed new CXT shower house through grading, formwork, plumbing, electrical conduit, concrete finishing, and crane spotting.
Operated and maintained heavy equipment and CMVs for material and equipment transport.
Recognized for notable contributions to project initiatives and field execution.
Directed trail and facilities projects from layout review and material estimation through execution and completion.
Delivered trail construction and repair using native materials, cribbing, water bars, steps, and erosion controls.
Produced and maintained hiking trails with stone steps, cribbing, and erosion mitigation work.
Recovered flood-damaged boat launches, parking areas, and trails using dump trucks, skid steers, and compactors.
Returned historic stone and wood structures to service in compliance with NPS preservation standards.
Placed forms and finished ADA/ABA-compliant concrete sidewalks, pads, and access routes.
Completed advanced trail carpentry and maintenance work independently with minimal supervision.
Built new CXT shower house through grading, formwork, plumbing, electrical conduit, concrete finishing, and crane spotting.
Maintained and operated heavy equipment and CMVs for transport of materials and equipment.
Delivered meaningful contributions to project initiatives through reliable field support and follow-through.
Performed demo and repair on visitor center, including tearing off old asphalt shingles, and replacing them with new shingles
Gutted interior of visitor center and replaced tile flooring with vinyl flooring
Tore out old wiring and ran new wiring throughout visitor center and bathrooms after a flood
Replaced old flood damaged bathroom walls with new Trusscore wall panels
Installed new lights, receptacles, switches, and air conditioner in bathrooms and visitor center
Removed flood damaged drywall and replaced with yellow pine tongue-and-groove siding
Assisted with the construction of an ADA compliant ramp to visitor center
Led several different AmeriCorps teams on trail, carpentry, and grounds keeping projects such as brush clearing and piling around the historic Pulltite cabin, building ramps, installing fire grills and lantern posts, etc.

Maintenance Worker (Trails) (WG-7)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Van Buren, MO

03.2023 - 09.2023

Constructed, rehabilitated, and maintained hiking and equestrian trails, enhancing accessibility across multiple districts.
Installed trail signage, bridges, water bars, and tread improvements to improve trail safety and user experience.
Performed historic preservation work on mills, barns, schoolhouses, and pavilions, preserving local heritage and community resources.
Operated hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment in remote settings.
Pay: $20.90 per hour, 40 hours a week
Supervisor: Carl Terrill; (573) 323-8115

Education

High School Diploma -

Eminence High School

Eminence, MO

01-2017

Dual Enrollment -

Missouri State University-West Plains

Skills

Trails & Outdoor Construction: Trail layout, tread work, erosion control, water bars, cribbing, native stone steps, bridge repair, ADA/ABA trail standards
Concrete & Masonry: Maintain, repair, construct, and stabilize historic sites, determine materials to be used, stonework, mortar work, and adobe, form setting, rebar, pouring/finishing, safely operate electric and gas cement mixers, native stone, tuck pointing, proper use of shovels, trowels, rakes, floats, and hoes
Equipment Assembly & Installation Repair: Perform maintenance, restoration, repairs, and stabilization of cultural resources, construct/ install wooden cabinets, modify/ repair existing utility, disposal, and supply systems, install floor coverings like tile, carpet, and linoleum, prepare finished and unfinished surfaces for resurfacing
Carpentry & Restoration: Framing, historic structure repair, evaluate surface conditions, siding, doors/windows, railings, decking, roofing, finish work, repair floors/ stairs, knowledge of how to use drills, joiners, sanders, nail guns, clippers, and shapers, as well as routers, drill presses, band and scroll saws
Roofing: Install and repair roofs, properly install metal sheets, asphalt shingles, cedar shingles, and guttering, determine where leaks, wind damage, and hail damage are as well as extent of damage
Historic Preservation: Repair joists to maintain structural integrity, create exact reproductions of specific components for buildings and fixtures, reconstruct building elements to specific standards, replace deteriorated sections for longevity
Equipment & Vehicles: Skid steer, backhoe, excavator, bulldozer, tractor, dump truck, forklift, boom/bucket truck, CMVs with trailers
Maintenance & Systems: Small engine repair, plumbing, basic electrical (110V), pumps, water/wastewater support

Plumbing: Install, maintain, and repair commercial/ residential plumbing, install/ repair sprinkler systems, measure, cut, bend, and solder pipe, use of plumb bobs, hydrostatic pumps, and closet augers, proper use of unions, and joints, plan and layout water, sewage, and gas lines for water closets, sinks, and fire suppression, install/ repair sinks, faucets, fixtures, fittings, traps, and valves
Electrical: Install, maintain, and repair commercial/ residential systems, install light switches, receptacles, fuses, breakers, lights, etc use of voltmeters, multi-testers, conduit benders, soldering irons, and wire pullers, troubleshoot poorly operating wiring, equipment, controls, and fixtures
Painting: Evaluate surface conditions, use of proper preparation techniques, paint, refinish, and decorate both interior/ exterior of government buildings, family dwellings, and other structures, ability to select proper paint types like oils and latex
Measuring Instruments: Properly use multimeters, continuity checkers, meggers, and other equipment to measure and record data
Knowledge of Materials: Ability to plan materials, tools, and techniques for jobs, knowledge on carpentry materials such as dimensional lumber, plywood, drywall, nails, door and window hardware, and shingles
Safety & Admin: JHA/JSA, SDS/MSDS, FMSS, QuickTime, blueprint/schematic reading, utilize sketches and building codes
Project Management: Ability to instructions, and specifications, work from complex instructions and blueprints, ability to make independent judgement and decisions, knowledge and experience laying out placement, slope fall, slant, etc for plumbing systems as well as masonry work

Personal Information

Driving License: Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Certification

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Schedule A Disability (Eligible Authority), American Red Cross Adult & Child First Aid / CPR / AED, FEMA / National Disaster & Emergency Management University: IS-100.c, IS-700.b, National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG): S-130 Firefighter Training
S-190 Wildland Fire Behavior
L-180 Human Factors

Timeline

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

01.2024 - Current

Maintenance Worker (Trails) (WG-7)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

03.2023 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

Eminence High School

Dual Enrollment -

Missouri State University-West Plains