Elliot Key
Dickinson,ND
Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable entry-level professional seeking to contribute as a Survey Helper. Known for strong attention to detail, ability to follow precise instructions, and willingness to work in outdoor and varied conditions. Eager to learn surveying techniques and support field crews in collecting accurate measurements and data.Dedicated landscaping and construction professional known for strong time management and attention to detail. Committed to enhancing property aesthetics and operational efficiency through hands-on expertise in equipment operation and team coordination.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Helper Mechanic A -Heartwell Renewables
PSC Primoris
Hastings, NE
09.2023 - Current
- Measure distance from grade stakes
- Drive stakes
- Stretch tight line.
- Grade stacks from lumber for reuse
- Level earth to fine grade specifications with shovel to assist in pipe laying and preparing sub grades and other excavations.
- Direct other laborers in dumping concrete into forms
- Erect shoring and braces and paints pipe joints with sealing compound
- Assist in setting pumps and setting well-points.
- Assisted heavy construction equipment operator in aligning and moving equipment such as cranes, power shovels and backhoes, verifying grades and signaling operators to adjust machines to conform to grade specifications.
- Directed truck drivers and scraper operators to dumping positions to maintain grades as directed by Grading Foreman or Dumping Foreman.
- Worked in a concrete paving crew, adding to or removing concrete from in front of concrete finishing machines.
- Occasionally use small power tools
- Worked as lead man in a labor crew.
- Exercised considerable independent judgement to plan work of a routine nature; accepts responsibility for several phases and expedites that work without having to be told or be explained the procedure for performing duties.
- Other related duties as required.
Landscape Gardener
Self Employed Services
Dickinson, North Dakota
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Directed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow throughout the business.
Landscaper
Trestles Condominiums
Odessa, TX
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Operated automatic sprayers and spreaders to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto shrubs and trees.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Shoveled snow from walkways to prevent falls and injuries.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Utilized thatcher to lift dead leaves and grass from between growing grass and soil.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks and large and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Oversaw watering schedules, equipment winterization and other irrigation planning and maintenance.
- Mixed and applied fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides to promote growth and mitigate pests.
- Maintained sidewalks, fountains and planters.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Managed settings and maintained sprinkler systems for lawn and bed watering.
- Planned gardens and beds with seasonal displays.
- Coordinated and delegated tasks for large-scale landscaping projects.
Farm/Ranch Hand
Williams Constuction
Conroe, TX
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
- Examined animals to detect illness or injury.
- Sanitized and cleaned milking equipment to prevent microbial growth and remove residual milk solids.
- Sprayed fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects and fungus.
- Monitored and adjusted irrigation systems to distribute water according to crop needs.
- Moved livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales and enclosures.
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
- Drove trucks and tractors to distribute feed to animals.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Mixed livestock feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Watered and fertilized crops to promote growth for harvests.
- Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Cared for livestock and monitored health and living spaces.
- Operated ranch equipment for animal care and transport or field irrigation.
- Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to supervisor before making repairs.
- Monitored and maintained property by mending fences, [Action] and [Action].
- Reported malfunctioning equipment to support worker engagement and efficient remediation.
- Monitored livestock health and informed ranch manager of issues.
- Groomed horses before competitions.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Applied pesticides and other chemicals to manage plants and insect populations.
- Implemented irrigation systems to cultivate and support fruit trees and vegetable plants.
- Checked fields to prepare land for tilling and spring planting.
- Cultivated soil to refine and prepare for planting.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
Painter, Maintenance
Donald Hetherington
Odessa, TX
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Documented progress and provided estimated completion time for clients.
Concrete Construction Laborer
Valpone Construction Inc.
Media, PA
01.2002 - 02.2005
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for finishing to reduce holes and cracks.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Mixed cement and mortar in preparation for pouring.
Education
Certificate - Survey Technician
Contract Land Staffing
Remote 05-2025
High School Diploma -
Academy Park High School
Sharon Hill, PA09-2004
Skills
- Enthusiastic and dependable entry-level professional seeking to contribute as a Survey Helper Known for strong attention to detail, ability to follow precise instructions, and willingness to work in outdoor and varied conditions Eager to learn surveying techniques and support field crews in collecting accurate measurements and dataChemical Applications
- Hardscape Installation
- Gardening Knowledge
- Heavy Lifting
- Responsible and Punctual
- Maintaining Equipment
- Plant Knowledge
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decorative Rock and Planting
- Applying Fertilizer
- Jobsite Safety
- Shoveling Snow walkways
- Weeding and Edging
- Cultivating Soil
- Commercial Landscaping
- Machine Safety Practices
- Sowing Grass Seed
- Customer Service
- Mulching Gardens
- Weather Tolerance
- Physically Fit
- Team Collaboration
- Work Site Cleaning and Organization
- Landscape Equipment Knowledge
- Using Hand Tools
- Trimming and Edging Flower Beds
- Leaf Raking, Mulching and Composting
- Decision Making
- Snow Blowing
- Thatch Removal
- Mentoring and Coaching
- High Lifting Capacity
- Lawn Mowing
- Work Organization and Prioritization
- Hedge Trimming
- Ground Cover Installation
- Litter Removal
- Lawn and Shrubbery Irrigation
- Seed and Bulb Planting
- Weeding and Grubbing
- Problem Solving
- New Plant and Tree Introduction
- Flower Bed Cleaning
- Tree Staking
- Tree Pruning and Removal
- Trimming and Edging
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Pest Removal
References
References upon request
Certification
- CLS Certification Surveyor Helper/Technician Entry Level
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Self Employed Services
05.2025 - 05.2026
Helper Mechanic A -Heartwell Renewables
PSC Primoris
09.2023 - Current
Farm/Ranch Hand
Williams Constuction
12.2021 - 08.2022
Landscaper
Trestles Condominiums
07.2021 - 12.2022
Painter, Maintenance
Donald Hetherington
01.2021 - 06.2022
Concrete Construction Laborer
Valpone Construction Inc.
01.2002 - 02.2005
Certificate - Survey Technician
Contract Land Staffing
High School Diploma -
Academy Park High School