Dalton Buys

Chief mechanic and technician responsible for repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining farm equipment & other heavy machinery:

• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
• Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.

Assists the farm manager with game and range management, establishing a network with other consultants:

Final assembly and quality assurance of Series 60 Engines:

• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Oversaw training of all employees in the business, while responsible for customer orders, logistics, inventory, cleanliness and quality control of goods:

• Ensured smooth handover between shifts by maintaining clear communication channels with day shift leads.
• Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
• Conducted thorough end-of-shift reports detailing any issues encountered throughout the night, allowing for prompt resolution before the start of the next workday.
• Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing stock discrepancies and improving order fulfillment rates during the night shift.
• Provided ongoing training to night shift staff, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Responsible for the collection, transportation, and sorting of all recyclables from the designated Old Faithful collection areas:

• Partner-based operation of transport vehicle and collections
• Provided maintenance and repair for used equipment
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles while following protocols set forth by the Xanterra Environmental Policy, National Forestry Service, and National Parks Service

Operated a snow plow, while overseeing manual labor service of multiple Tooele locations for snow removal and ice management:

• Hired and trained new employees
• Performed basic maintenance on equipment
• Scouted for new business as well as check with property managers for satisfaction
• Streamlined project completion timelines through effective communication and coordination among team members.

• Daily maintenance and repair of hotel rooms, lobbies, and supporting equipment
• Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Morning residential trash can pickup, driver and collector sand afternoon dumpster service, driver/operator:

• Oversight of recyclables collection and preparation for shipment of recyclables
• Dumpster repair; broken welds, doors, slides and similar operational equipment
• Occasional oversight of Baler/compactor operation
• Some snow removal in winter, maintenance and use of all equipment; greasing, inspecting, cleaning, light repair (hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic lines, lights etc.)

Daily maintenance and repairs of 20 Ton compactor unit when necessary, landfill operations (earthmoving and bale-placing)

• Equipment used: CAT 966k, 966h, 906, 904, CAT articulated dump truck, rear load trash truck, front load trash truck, hydraulic tandem axle Rollback trucks, tandem axle rear dump

Expertise in the reclamation of refrigerants (r12, r122,134a etc), hazardous waste disposal; petroleum distillates, reactive and inert compounds, and radioactive materials (tritium)

Oversaw night auditing of daily room occupancy, hotel revenue, and bar sales, and readying the breakfast service for workers:

• Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly, and marking discrepancies.
• Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
• Prepared detailed end-of-shift reports, highlighting noteworthy incidents or areas requiring improvement for management review.

General building maintenance, including HVAC maintenance and electrical systems maintenance:

• Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
• Increased property value by implementing seasonal landscape designs and installations.

Snow removal:

• Trained on Melroe-style skid steer, articulating light duty snow plow, and other various machine operated equipment
• Safeguarded public safety through prompt snow removal, ice treatment, and hazard prevention measures.

Sorted and stocked all morning freight shipments, sales floor organization, promotional design, counter sales:

• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Propane/Fuel Attendant:

• Filled certified propane tanks and serviced fuel pumps
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for guests through regular inspection and cleaning tasks.

As the night shift cashier:

• Ensured accurate cash handling and maintained a balanced register at the end of each shift.
• Maintained stocked shelves and coolers
• Network systems maintenance
• Car wash maintenance

• Tested fire hydrants and in-service fire hoses
• Cleaned and maintained equipment and houses, manned/unmanned
• Ensured compliance with industry standards by rigorously following established testing methodologies and best practices.