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Matthew Kirkland

Pahrump

Summary

Seasoned worker bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in any type of settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator III 40 + Hours a Week

Nye County Public Works
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Claa A CDL driver
  • 40 hours per week full time
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Any and all heavy equipment in fixing and building roads
  • Tree trimming, tree disposal (chipper)
  • Weed removal, mowing, ditch-lines
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.

Patrol Sergeant

Esmeralda County Sheriff's Office
01.2010 - 12.2022
  • 40 hours per week full time
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • I was the supervisor for all Esmeralda County Sheriff's Office employee's(Dispatch, Jail and Street)
  • Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
  • Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
  • Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Established and maintained effective working relationships with city staff leaders, outside organizations and general public to provide optimal service and protection.

Supervisor of Operations

C-Martin
11.2001 - 12.2010
  • 40 hours per week full time
  • Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
  • Worked closely with personnel, customers and contractors to resolve problems.
  • Managed labor assignments and equipment allocations and met transportation, operations and production goals.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Motivated workers to exceptional performance through implementation of new strategies.

Equipment Operator

Round Mountain Gold
11.1992 - 11.2001
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tonopah High School
Tonopah, NV
06.1990

Skills

  • Traffic and Motorists Monitoring
  • State of Nevada flagging certification
  • Class A CDL
  • Can operate most heavy equipment, loaders, graders, trackhoe, dump-trucks, trash-trucks, backhoe, excavator, snow plows, snow augers, boot-truck, forklifts, tree chipper, bucket truck, man-lift, all hand-tools, hand saws, chain saws, Nye County Rope rescue team member,
  • chip-seal and road repair
  • Roadway Construction
  • Excavation and Backfilling
  • Over the Road Trucking

Certification

CAT I/II Nevada State Certified

DT instructor

Field Training Officer

Taser instructor

Class A CDL

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health


Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator III 40 + Hours a Week

Nye County Public Works
01.2023 - 05.2024

Patrol Sergeant

Esmeralda County Sheriff's Office
01.2010 - 12.2022

Supervisor of Operations

C-Martin
11.2001 - 12.2010

Equipment Operator

Round Mountain Gold
11.1992 - 11.2001

High School Diploma -

Tonopah High School

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