Kolten Burk
Afton
Summary
Skilled professional with extensive experience in operating heavy machinery for pipeline and mining projects. Known for strong safety inspection practices and commitment to efficient operations that enhance project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipeline Operator
Micheals Pacific Energy
Red Bluff
09.2025 - Current
- Install engineered measures for pipe protection and erosion prevention using excavators and dozers.
- Arranged construction materials according to project needs.
- Assist in gas pipeline backfill and bank restoration on Sacramento river.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
Pipeline Operator
D.C. Welding and Construction
Park City
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in the installation and maintenance of pipeline infrastructure using dozers and excavators.
- Conducted daily inspections of pipelines for damage or leakage.
- Worked closely with supervisors and other members of staff to maintain efficient operations at all times.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wyld Excavation
Jackson
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Excavation of utility ditch for gas, power and fiberlines
- Digging up hotlines for tie-ins and joints.
- Finish grading and reclaim of ROW.
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation projects efficiently and safely.
Surface Mining Equipment Operator
Swaggart Brothers Inc.
Soda Springs
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Operates large trackhoes loading trucks and sorting ore in a mining production environment.
- Operated front-end loaders in crusher/screening applications.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Operated d8 & d10 dozers to push fills and roads, as well as assist in excavations.
- Operated heavy surface mining equipment including excavators and haul trucks.
Surface Mining Equipment Operator
J.R. Simplot (Smoky Canyon Mine)
Soda Springs
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Operated 16m, 18m3, and 24m blades cutting rough grade and maintaining haul roads
- Operated loader and backhoe to aid in snow removal and salting
- Operated heavy surface mining equipment including excavators and haul trucks.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Managed material loading and unloading to maintain operational flow.
Surface Mining Equipment Operator
N. A. Degerstrum
Soda Springs
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Operated Large excavators and shovels loading haul trucks and sorting ore seems from waste in high production environment.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety practices.
- Performed pre-start inspections on all equipment prior to operation.
- Operated Motor Graders maintaining haul roads. (Proficient and familiar with 16M, 16G and 14M blades.)
- Operated large dozers with finish and rough grading(D6,D8 and D10s) maintaining safe grades on fills and dumps. (Proficient and competent with Trimble GPS software)
Heavy Equipment Operator
Great Divide Earthworks LLC
Afton
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation projects efficiently and safely.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Responsible for checking and maintaining grades on road fills and preps.
- Excavations for residential utilities and foundations.
Equipment operator
Cook Farms LLC
Rexburg
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Operated heavy machinery to perform various agricultural tasks efficiently.
- Maintained equipment through regular inspections and preventive maintenance protocols.
- Responsible for operating other large equipment such as backhoes, tractors and other related equipment.
Education
High School -
Star Valley High School
Skills
- MSHA trained and certified
- Operate large excavators
- Operate Motor-graders
- Operate dozers
- Punctuality
- Efficiently operate heavy equipment
- Teamwork
- Deep understanding of tas
- Pipeline maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Erosion prevention
- Equipment operation
- Infrastructure installation
- Utility construction
- Quality control measures
- Hazardous materials handling
- Trench digging expertise
- Excavation safety
- Grading expertise
- Grading experience
Personal Information
Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Timeline
Pipeline Operator
Micheals Pacific Energy
09.2025 - Current
Pipeline Operator
D.C. Welding and Construction
05.2025 - 09.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wyld Excavation
09.2023 - 05.2025
Surface Mining Equipment Operator
Swaggart Brothers Inc.
02.2022 - 09.2023
Surface Mining Equipment Operator
J.R. Simplot (Smoky Canyon Mine)
06.2021 - 02.2022
Surface Mining Equipment Operator
N. A. Degerstrum
08.2020 - 06.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Great Divide Earthworks LLC
05.2019 - 08.2020
Equipment operator
Cook Farms LLC
03.2017 - 05.2019
High School -
Star Valley High School