- Outdoor Recreation
- Volunteering
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- Hiking
- Camping
- Backpacking
Dylan Cook
Springfield,IL
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in heavy equipment operation, safety procedures, and road maintenance. Committed to enhancing team collaboration and optimizing workflows to drive operational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Butcher
440 Custom Meats and Market
Virginia, IL
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in meat preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Operated cutting tools and equipment efficiently to process various meats.
- Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and maintaining cleanliness.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Engaged with customers, providing product knowledge and recommendations to enhance sales experience.
- Provided guidance to new staff members on proper techniques for cutting, trimming, deboning meats.
Water Treatment Superintendent
City of Virginia
Virginia, IL
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Led citywide infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and safety standards.
- Managed operational budgets, optimizing resource allocation for community programs and services.
- Coordinated cross-departmental teams to enhance collaboration on city development initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans to improve public service efficiency and responsiveness to citizen needs.
- Conducted regular assessments of facility conditions, prioritizing maintenance activities to ensure safety and functionality.
- Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Managed 12 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Virginia
Virginia, IL
06.2017 - 07.2023
- Operated and maintained water treatment machinery to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Conducted routine water quality tests, analyzing results to ensure optimal treatment processes.
- Monitored system performance, identifying and troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste in treatment procedures.
- Led training sessions for new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Developed maintenance schedules for equipment to prevent failures and extend lifespan of machinery.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Utilized SCADA systems to monitor and control plant operations.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Installed and maintained water mains, lines, and meters
- Operated heavy machinery such as a backhoe, dump truck, mini excavator
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Virginia
Virginia, IL
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Operated street maintenance equipment to ensure safe and efficient road conditions.
- Conducted routine inspections of roadways and sidewalks for repairs and maintenance needs.
- Performed asphalt patching and pothole repairs to enhance roadway integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to complete scheduled maintenance tasks effectively.
- Assisted in snow removal operations, ensuring public safety during winter conditions.
- Responded promptly to emergency repair requests, demonstrating adaptability in high-pressure situations.
- Utilized various tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, jackhammers, and heavy machinery to perform routine maintenance duties efficiently.
- Reduced traffic disruptions by coordinating with city officials to schedule road closures during off-peak hours.
- Optimized equipment usage by performing preventative maintenance checks and keeping records of service history.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork while collaborating on multi-departmental initiatives for improved city infrastructure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Virginia Jr/High School
Virginia, IL05-2016
Skills
- Meat cutting techniques
- Inventory management
- Food safety standards
- Hand tool proficiency
- Backhoe operation
- Power tool proficiency
- Landscaping maintenance
- Product knowledge
- Safety procedures
- Meat preparation
- Sales techniques
- Debris removal
- Portion control
- Product presentation
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- OSHA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Food handling
- Stock rotation
- Hygiene practices
- Point of sale
- Customer engagement
- Cash handling
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Butcher
440 Custom Meats and Market
10.2025 - Current
Water Treatment Superintendent
City of Virginia
07.2023 - 10.2025
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Virginia
06.2017 - 07.2023
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Virginia
08.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Virginia Jr/High School