Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Training
Timeline

DONALD DOTZERT

Heritage Landscapes
San Antonio,TX
10
years of professional experience

Motivated heavy equipment operator with a proven track record of consistently delivering professional work. Over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing and trade industry, bringing top-notch abilities in organization and time management to every project. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills have been instrumental in driving organizational success. Skilled equipment repair professional specializing in heavy equipment with extensive mechanical knowledge. Demonstrated excellent leadership skills throughout solid history in mechanical environments. Safety-oriented and adaptable, excelling both independently and as a team collaborator to ensure high-quality work. Thrives in fast-paced environments, effectively utilizing slow periods to stay on top of demands. Dependable employee eager to expand skills and contribute to company success. Known for being hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented, ready to make a valuable impact.

Work History

Operations Assistant

1 Year 2 Months
Adore Building Elements | 08.2025 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate service team and service schedule
  • Order service parts and track open service items
  • Track orders placed and maintain receiving schedule
  • Prepare quotes for windows and doors for construction projects by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and other documentation.
  • Utilize Bid software to create and manage estimates effectively.
  • Field in-bound phone calls, emails and provide support as needed to customers
  • Help in a variety of areas of the business when needed, i.e. loading, unloading, delivery, service and others.

Irrigation Management Assistant

2 Years 6 Months
Heritage Landscapes | 04.2024 - Current
  • Receive and process irrigation walkthroughs and providing to clients
  • Track and file repair images in appropriate and accessible locations within the system
  • Track and file client repair approvals by date and communicate approvals to team

Track monthly walk-through list with percentages of walk-throughs completed per month

  • Track progress of backflow testing and SAWS inspections and providing such reports to clients per the appropriate schedule
  • Assist irrigation managers with day to day processes as needed
  • Assist irrigation technicians by communicating and receiving necessary information
  • Keep all relevant departmental information up to date and accessible for relevant parties
  • Analyze processes to ensure all standards of the department are being met
    Process approved irrigation work through invoicing system, checking for accuracy
  • Field relevant questions from clients and vendors pertaining to projects, general information, etc.
  • May assist in organizing delivery and reception of irrigation materials to job sites as needed
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in terms of essential job functions within the department, prioritizing efficiency and accuracy in all processes
  • Communicate the needs of the department to supervisors to ensure the team has all the tools and support required to meet department and company goals
  • Be accountable for all missteps on their own part and work to logically resolve issues in a way that is positive for all parties involved.

Equipment Operator

11 Months
King Ranch TurfGrass | 04.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided assistance in loading and unloading supplies from delivery trucks onto job sites when necessary
  • Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager
  • Verified accuracy of shipment against bill of lading
  • Stacked materials in designated areas according to size, type, style, color or product code
  • Reported any discrepancies in material received to the supervisor immediately
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear
  • Followed all safety regulations while operating machinery
  • Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies as needed
  • Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding shipping and receiving procedures

Heavy Equipment Supervisor

6 Years 6 Months
San Antonio Wrench A Part | 06.2016 - 12.2022
  • Operated heavy equipment to dismantle vehicles to sort commodities into containers
  • Operated L90E Volvo front loader to crush cars into bundles and prepare them to be shipped to CMC Recycling
  • Performed maintenance and preventative maintenance on all equipment
  • Expedited the loading/unloading of trucks and trailers of commodities using a gas operated Toyota forklift/Case 586g/588g depending on product
  • Self taught/On the job training for light welding work
  • Maintained perfect attendance, even during all forms of inclement weather
  • Promoted from within and took on all jobs of varying difficulty and experience level
  • Oversaw Manager-on-Duty responsibilities and subsequently given manager position
  • Identified repair needs by troubleshooting components and tracing faults
  • Restored performance by replacing worn, defective, and malfunctioning parts with new and refurbished components
  • Instructed by delegating tasks to make sure employees stay on task and keep steady flow of productivity
  • Implemented system to save company money by scheduling commodities for pick up and pricing and kept tight inventory control, in essence saving up to 25% in costs due to a structured and systematic method
  • Reduced handling time of loads being stacked for pickup by 15%
  • Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines
  • Organized files and records and handled other support tasks, freeing up managers to take on more pressing responsibilities
  • Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize safety, security, and overall trust in organization and employees

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Olympia High School | Stanford, Illinois

Skills

Welding
Land and track clearing
Operator signaling
Invoice/Shipping reconciliation
Task prioritization and delegation
Equipment Inspections
Palletizing
Loading and unloading
Equipment Maintenance
Critical thinking/Complex problem solving

Training

Completed various safety training through OSHA and MSHA regulated classes

Timeline

Operations Assistant

Adore Building Elements
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Irrigation Management Assistant

Heritage Landscapes
04.2024 - CurrentRead More

Equipment Operator

King Ranch TurfGrass
04.2023 - 03.2024Read More

Heavy Equipment Supervisor

San Antonio Wrench A Part
06.2016 - 12.2022Read More

Olympia High School

High School Diploma from General Studies
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DONALD DOTZERT