Douglas Burgess
Yerington,NV
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Mitigation, Anaconda Project
Desert Engineering
Yerington, NV
10.2022 - Current
- Identify species of birds and deter them from landing in the mine settling ponds
- Light vehicle care and maintenance
- Preventive maintenance on pumps, generators and flow meters.
Mobile Tire Technician
CMC Tire Inc
Sparks, NV
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Replace or repair light vehicle, commercial and heavy equipment tires using tire machines or by hand.
Surface Maintenance Technician/Equipment Operator
Nevada Copper
Yerington, NV
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Surface equipment maintenance, building and structure maintenance/construction, dewatering pump and HDPE maintenance/installation and general dirt work/roadway maintenance
- MSHA certified equipment operator for skid steer, backhoe, CAT980/950 loader and CAT1255D telehandler.
Machine Operator/Inventory Specialist
B&J Inc
Sparks, NV
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Operate CNC punch
- In charge of metal inventory and ordering.
Machine Operator/Inventory Specialist
AES Industries, Inc
Reno, NV
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Operate Plasma table, metal shear, and press brake
- In charge of metal inventory and ordering.
Farm Hand/Equipment Operator
John Ritter Farms
Yerington, NV
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Operate and perform maintenance on all farm equipment and implements
- Load and unload hay bales using a hay squeeze
- Hay sales and inventory management.
Hay Squeeze Operator
Tibbals Hay Company
Yerington, NV
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Load and unload hay trucks
- Hay sales and deliveries
- Keeping inventory of remaining product.
Security Guard
Wild Horse Saloon
Sparks, NV
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Check ID cards
- Property checks and walk arounds.
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
Fort Lewis, WA
08.2010 - 11.2013
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Commendations: Combat infantryman badge, Army good conduct medal, Army commendation medal, Army achievement medal x3, Afghanistan campaign medal w/campaign star, military outstanding volunteer service medal, Korean defense service medal, and NATO medal.
Farm Hand
Tibbals Farms
Yerington, NV
08.2000 - 08.2010
- Running farm equipment and taking care of the cattle
- Family owned farm.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yerington High School
Yerington, NV06.2009
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Farm Equipment Repair
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Forklift Operation
- Farm Machinery
- Grounds Maintenance
Timeline
Wildlife Mitigation, Anaconda Project
Desert Engineering
10.2022 - Current
Mobile Tire Technician
CMC Tire Inc
07.2022 - 10.2022
Surface Maintenance Technician/Equipment Operator
Nevada Copper
09.2020 - 07.2022
Machine Operator/Inventory Specialist
B&J Inc
02.2020 - 09.2020
Machine Operator/Inventory Specialist
AES Industries, Inc
05.2019 - 02.2020
Farm Hand/Equipment Operator
John Ritter Farms
03.2016 - 01.2019
Hay Squeeze Operator
Tibbals Hay Company
07.2015 - 03.2016
Security Guard
Wild Horse Saloon
05.2014 - 06.2015
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.2010 - 11.2013
Farm Hand
Tibbals Farms
08.2000 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Yerington High School