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Dustin James

Stoughton

Summary

Friendly and dependable, with strong work ethic and passion for outdoor tasks. Understands essentials of plant care and landscaping, combined with skills in operating lawn equipment and basic gardening techniques. Committed to creating and maintaining beautiful, well-kept yards to enhance property aesthetics and value.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Yard Maintenance Worker/Driver

Stoughton Trailers
02.2025 - Current

Currently i manage placement of full length semi-trailers, manage parts when needed between plants, and perform minor repairs. I can safely operate a forklift, scissor lift, skid loader, lawn care equipment, and drive vehicles.

  • Checked equipment for safety and functionality before operating.
  • Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies while operating machinery or handling chemicals.
  • Enhanced property appearance by performing regular yard maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging.
  • Reduced safety hazards through prompt removal of debris, leaves, and snow from walkways and driveways.
  • Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
  • Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
  • Increased efficiency with routine equipment inspections, cleaning, sharpening tools, ensuring minimal downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.

Maintenance Assistant

Campus Inn Motel
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Maintained safety conditions and standards in facility.
  • Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklifts, and basic hand tools.
  • Cleaned and lubricated mechanical systems to keep machinery operating at peak performance.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with regular inspections of tools and facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted basic repairs to plumbing systems such as leaky faucets and clogged drains.
  • Responded immediately to emergency repairs and other maintenance requests to minimize downtime.
  • Circulated throughout facility weekly to identify light bulbs in need of replacement.

Heavy Equipment Operator

DL Gasser
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.

Education

High School Diploma -

Baraboo High School
Baraboo, WI
06-2010

Skills

  • My main skill is to adapt and learn, even if its nothing I know about I take my work ethic seriously and do the best I can to achieve and be successful

Timeline

Yard Maintenance Worker/Driver

Stoughton Trailers
02.2025 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator

DL Gasser
04.2023 - 11.2023

Maintenance Assistant

Campus Inn Motel
08.2022 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

Baraboo High School
Dustin James