Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
AVAILABILITY
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Timeline
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DARYL JOHNSON

DARYL JOHNSON

La Grande,OR

Summary

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highway maintenance, construction, landscaping, farming, and equipment operations professional with extensive experience operating heavy equipment, dump trucks, water tankers, tractors, loaders, excavators, tracked equipment, snowcats, and commercial vehicles. Experienced in road and site maintenance, grading, drainage systems, vegetation management, snow removal, emergency response support, and mechanical repair of vehicles and equipment. Proven record of safe operation, strong work ethic, teamwork, and reliability in demanding outdoor environments and adverse weather conditions. Willing and prepared to obtain CDL-A with tanker endorsement and Public Pesticide Applicator's License within required timeframes.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner / Operator

Wellcraft Massage
Hayden, ID
05.2001 - Current
  • Owned and operated a small business; Acquired and serviced 480 massage clients within 2 years, managed scheduling, finances, documentation, compliance, insurance, and VA interfacing; created and maintained spreadsheets for operations, reporting, client databases, and planning.

Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Owner/Operator

Johnson Landscaping & Yard Care
Spokane, Washington
03.1982 - 10.2023
  • Acquired and serviced 75 landscaping and lawn care clients annually. Performed commercial and residential landscaping; operated mowers, loaders, tractors, and grounds equipment; handled irrigation systems, grading, material hauling, and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Seasonal / Multiple Years

General Manager

Bing Crosby Performing Arts Center
Spokane, WA
10.2015 - 07.2017
  • Managed daily operations of a 700-seat performing arts venue; supervised staff; handled hiring, training, payroll reporting, scheduling, safety oversight, maintenance coordination, fire inspections, and regulatory compliance.

SKi and Snowboarding Instructor

Various
Various
02.1992 - 03.2017
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Mentored new instructors in effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Led professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching methodologies.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.

Construction Framer and Finisher

Various
Salt Lake City, UT And Spokane, Washington
01.1995 - 11.2016

Performed all phases of commercial and residential construction from site prep to framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, windows, finish work, molding, cabinetry, roofing, and decking.

  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to accurately execute framing layouts.
  • Ensured proper installation of structural elements such as beams, headers, and floor systems following blueprints and specifications.
  • Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling wood framing components.
  • Constructed and installed framing systems for residential projects, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with building codes.

Ski Lift Maintenance, Snowcat Operator & Employee Lodge Caretaker

Mt Baker Ski Area
Bellingham, WA
10.1991 - 09.1993
  • Operated 3,000-gallon dual-axle water tanker truck for fire suppression and dust control; operated pumps, hoses, compressors; operated snowcats and tracked equipment; operated rock drilling and blasting operations for ski run expansion; performed snow removal, lift maintenance, equipment servicing, and emergency response activities.

Truck Driver, Equipment Operator & Maintenance Worker

Rodney Bryan Farms
LaCrosse, WA
07.1990 - 09.1991
  • Operated 30,000 GVW dump trucks hauling grain; serviced combine harvesters and agricultural equipment; operated tracked agricultural crawler, wheel tractors, augers, compressors, and supported fire suppression.
  • Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport agricultural products safely and efficiently.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

Education

Associate of Arts - Biology

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA

Associate of Science -

Associate of Science - Nursing

North Idaho College
Coeur D'Alene, ID

Certificate - Massage Therapy

Northwest Noetic School of Massage
11-1999

Certificates - Instructor Training

PSIA-AASI Northwest
Mt Spokane Ski And Snowboard Park

High School Diploma -

East Valley High School
05-1989

Skills

SKILLS

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Excavators, loaders, backhoes, tractors, tele-handlers
  • Dump truck and water tanker operation
  • Snow removal and winter operations
  • Roadway and site maintenance
  • Grading and earthmoving
  • Drainage systems, ditches, culverts, erosion control
  • Vegetation management and grounds maintenance
  • Landscaping and irrigation systems
  • Mechanical repair and troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance and inspections
  • Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
  • Hand and power tools
  • Equipment servicing and lubrication
  • Construction and carpentry
  • Safety compliance and hazard awareness
  • Emergency response support
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Route planning and navigation
  • Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets
  • Teamwork and crew operations
  • Business planning
  • Hiring
  • Operations management
  • Staffing
  • Operations oversight
  • Inventory management
  • Payroll processing
  • Operational reporting
  • Budget development
  • Business operations management
  • Client relationship management
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Equipment operation
  • Schedule management
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Safe driving practices
  • Load security
  • GPS and route planning
  • Vehicle systems
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Logistics planning
  • Route planning
  • Lift up to 100 pounds
  • Inclement weather driving
  • Clean MVR
  • Defensive driver training
  • Mechanical tools
  • Loading and unloading
  • Emergency response
  • Trip planning

Accomplishments

    First Snowboard descent of Mt. Rainier in 1990.

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS – current); Wilderness First Aid; equipment safety training; rescue and rigging training.

Interests

Permaculture design and gardening Backpacking Outdoor survival skills Hunting Fishing Mtn Biking Motorcycling AI Personal Development Philosophy Theology Parenting

AVAILABILITY

Available for full-time permanent employment. Relocating permanently to La Grande, Oregon.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Construction framing and finishing; operation of boom trucks, telehandlers, forklifts, manlifts, and scissor lifts; rock drilling support and compressor operation; landscaping and grounds maintenance; agricultural operations.

Timeline

General Manager

Bing Crosby Performing Arts Center
10.2015 - 07.2017

Owner / Operator

Wellcraft Massage
05.2001 - Current

Construction Framer and Finisher

Various
01.1995 - 11.2016

SKi and Snowboarding Instructor

Various
02.1992 - 03.2017

Ski Lift Maintenance, Snowcat Operator & Employee Lodge Caretaker

Mt Baker Ski Area
10.1991 - 09.1993

Truck Driver, Equipment Operator & Maintenance Worker

Rodney Bryan Farms
07.1990 - 09.1991

Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Owner/Operator

Johnson Landscaping & Yard Care
03.1982 - 10.2023

Associate of Arts - Biology

Spokane Falls Community College

Associate of Science -

Associate of Science - Nursing

North Idaho College

Certificate - Massage Therapy

Northwest Noetic School of Massage

Certificates - Instructor Training

PSIA-AASI Northwest

High School Diploma -

East Valley High School
DARYL JOHNSON