DILLON FARR
Santaquin,Utah
Summary
Skilled underground construction professional with expertise in drilling, operating, and maintaining heavy equipment in challenging environments. Advanced from laborer to Lead Driller and operator of a 100 x 220 HDD drill. Proficient in gas-line construction, steel pipe installation, and crew leadership, ensuring efficient operations and effective field repairs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller / Operator / CDL Driver
RED ROCK HDD
01.2026 - Current
- Drill and install underground gas lines on Enbridge construction projects while operating HDD and supporting heavy equipment.
- Inspected equipment before each shift, identified damage or mechanical issues, and prepared drill, support equipment, and job site for optimal production.
- Operated drills and heavy equipment for potholing, drilling, restoration, and renovation work, ensuring safe positioning around utilities, crews, and active equipment.
- Transported construction equipment to job sites using commercial vehicles., load, secure, and unload construction equipment using commercial vehicles and trailers.
- Worked on three-person crew without dedicated mechanic; diagnosed breakdowns, performed field repairs, and restored equipment to keep operations on schedule.
- Apply steel pipe installation certification, heavy equipment qualifications, CPR training, and field safety procedures during daily operations.
Lead Driller / Operator / CDL Driver
FIBERTEL
07.2025 - 05.2026
- Advanced to trusted operator of a 100 x 220 HDD drill on major construction sites, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Performed daily inspection, fueling, maintenance, and operational preparation of the 100 x 220.
- Ensured safe transportation of drill by securely loading and securing it on semi-trailers. the drill between job sites on semi-trailers, taking responsibility for safe equipment movement.
- Operated in large crews and high-risk construction conditions, ensuring situational awareness and effective communication under pressure.
- Developed advanced drilling, heavy equipment, transportation, and job-site coordination skills through increased responsibilities.
Laborer / Driller
GLASS ROOTS
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Initiated underground construction with potholing, equipment operation, and vacuum-trailer work, advancing into HDD drilling.
- Operated heavy equipment and vacuum trailers while transporting spoils and actively supporting drilling crews on utility projects.
- Developed foundational knowledge of HDD operations, underground utilities, job-site safety, and equipment handling.
Mechanic / Equipment Operator / Crew Lead
FARLEY ORCHARDS
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Maintained and repaired tractors, harvesters, and farm equipment, ensuring operational reliability through routine oil changes, tire repairs, welding, cleaning, inspections, and breakdown diagnosis.
- Maintained and repaired tractors, harvesters, and farm equipment; performed oil changes, tire repairs, welding, cleaning, inspections, and breakdown diagnosis.
- Managed irrigation changes and responded to equipment failures, maintaining machinery operational during long, unpredictable harvest schedules.
- Cultivated mechanical troubleshooting and leadership skills, demonstrating strong work ethic and problem-solving in high-demand environment.
Education
Payson High School
Payson, UTSkills
- HDD Drilling & Mud/Drill Operations
- 100 x 220 Drill Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Gas Line Construction
- Steel Pipe Installation
- Class A CDL - Tanker / Doubles & Triples
- Semi & Heavy Equipment Transport
- Equipment Inspection & Maintenance
- Field Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Welding / Hand & Power Tools
- Job-Site Safety & Communication
- Crew Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Safety-minded around utilities and heavy equipment
- Strong communication
- Judgment
- Real-world problem-solving skills
Licenses Certifications Training
- Class A CDL, 04/01/25
- Tanker Endorsement
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement
- Steel Pipe Installation Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
- CPR Certification
Key Qualifications
- HDD Drilling & Mud/Drill Operations
- 100 x 220 Drill Experience
- Class A CDL - Tanker / Doubles & Triples
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Gas Line Construction
- Steel Pipe Installation
- Semi & Heavy Equipment Transport
- Field Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Inspection & Maintenance
- Welding / Hand & Power Tools
- Job-Site Safety & Communication
- Crew Leadership / Problem Solving
Timeline
Driller / Operator / CDL Driver
RED ROCK HDD
01.2026 - Current
Lead Driller / Operator / CDL Driver
FIBERTEL
07.2025 - 05.2026
Laborer / Driller
GLASS ROOTS
02.2024 - 01.2025
Mechanic / Equipment Operator / Crew Lead
FARLEY ORCHARDS
01.2020 - 01.2024
Payson High School