Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Matt Lichner

Tillamook,OR

Summary

Skilled Equipment Operator and Truck driver with experience in heavy machinery and truck driving, hauling various commodities and equipment. Excelled in land clearing, excavation, and materials transportation, demonstrating a strong commitment to worksite safety and maintenance. Skilled in both equipment repair and client relations, showcasing adaptability and a results-driven approach to exceed employer expectations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Operator

Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
  • Mow brush alongside forest and county roads as well as drainage ditches and fence lines.
  • Various aspects of excavation including dig outs for homesites, utility ditches, driveways, grading, culverts, drainage, brush cutting etc
  • Haul equipment to and from work site

Truck Driver

Self Employed
10.2001 - 01.2022

•Owned and operated Matt Lichner Trucking

•Operated log trucks hauling logs to mills around Oregon and Washington

•Performed daily inspections of trucks

•Performed daily operations of the business including log books, DOT compliance, office work and maintenance

•Performed maintenance and cleaning of trucks, everything except major engine or transmission repairs

•Kept good relationships with customers and acquaintances

Equipment Operator

Fall Creek Logging
09.2011 - 09.2013

•Operated heavy equipment on a daily basis

•Loaded log trucks and shovel logging

•Operated dozer building landings and spur roads

•Drove log truck and dump truck

•General and daily maintenance of equipment and trucks

Truck Driver

Alpine Acres
09.2010 - 09.2011

•Drove truck hauling hay and straw

•Performed daily inspections and weekly maintenance on truck and trailers including tires

•Operated hay squeeze unloading trucks

•Operated large tractor hauling liquid manure to fields

Equipment Operator

Precision Timber
09.2009 - 09.2010
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated log loader loading log trucks
  • Operated log processor
  • Fell timber

Timber Faller

Self Employed
07.2004 - 08.2005

•Fell timber for yarder logging sides

•Fell timber for dozer/shovel sides

•Fell timber for rights of way

•Performed maintenance on chainsaws and felling equipment

•Performed daily business operations, office work and bidding jobs

Education

Tillamook High School, Tillamook, OR

Skills

  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Worksite safety
  • Skid steer operation
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Safety Compliance
  • Loader Operation
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Land Clearing
  • General Labor
  • Following Instructions
  • Bulldozer Operation
  • Site preparation
  • Proficient with Equipment
  • Daily Reporting
  • Materials Movement
  • Materials transportation
  • Excavation Techniques
  • Road Construction
  • Grade checking
  • Excavation and Backfilling
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Equipment Transportation
  • Grease and Lubricant Application
  • Dependable and Punctual
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Team Communication
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Worksite Safety and Maintenance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Equipment Repair
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • CDL License
  • Client Relations
  • Attachment Installation
  • Materials Transport
  • Load Management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Stump and Rock Removal

Timeline

Equipment Operator - Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
Equipment Operator - Fall Creek Logging
09.2011 - 09.2013
Truck Driver - Alpine Acres
09.2010 - 09.2011
Equipment Operator - Precision Timber
09.2009 - 09.2010
Timber Faller - Self Employed
07.2004 - 08.2005
Truck Driver - Self Employed
10.2001 - 01.2022
Tillamook High School - ,
Matt Lichner