Maximus Thomas
Pendleton
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience as a Seasonal Wildland Firefighter for the United States Forest Service. Proven expertise in equipment maintenance and team collaboration, effectively managing wildland fires while ensuring safety. Skilled in mechanical repair and hazardous materials handling, consistently achieving operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Installation Technician
AFNW
Umatilla, OR
02.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to streamline installation processes and enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Trained new technicians on installation protocols and safety standards to maintain compliance.
- Completed installations within deadlines, adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.
Seasonal Wildland Firefighter
United States forest service
Halfway, USA
05.2024 - 11.2025
- 2nd year firefighter
- Cutting hand line
- Operating a chainsaw to complete thinning and falling
- Operating a cold trail
- Having flexibility as well as being well-rounded
- Cooperate with others
- Staying in shape
- Controlling or extinguishing fires
- Forest fire control, prevention, or suppression work
- Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards
- Backfire and burnout operations
- Utilized a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildland fires
Irrigation Technician
Warrington Irrigation
Ontario, USA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Operating equipment & machinery
- Routine maintenance
- Deliveries
- Diagnosed and repaired issues in irrigation components and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve irrigation installation processes.
- Operated hand tools and machinery for system installation and repair tasks.
- Replaced worn-out parts such as pipes, fittings, valve seals, andsolenoids.
Tire technician
Main St. Tire & Garage
Halfway, USA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Used a tire machine to mount and unmount tires on rims.
- Used numerous hand tools to perform oil changes on customers' vehicles.
- Inspected tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation levels.
- Replaced and balanced tires using specialized equipment and tools.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Provided basic maintenance services such as rotating and aligning tires.
- Recorded service details accurately in the company database system.
Education
Technical or occupational certificate - Welding Technology
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, OR06-2025
High School Diploma -
Pine Eagle High School
Halfway, OR06-2024
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Hazardous materials handling
- Physical fitness
- Mechanical repair
- Worksite safety
Timeline
Installation Technician
AFNW
02.2026 - Current
Irrigation Technician
Warrington Irrigation
01.2025 - 05.2025
Seasonal Wildland Firefighter
United States forest service
05.2024 - 11.2025
Tire technician
Main St. Tire & Garage
06.2022 - 08.2022
Technical or occupational certificate - Welding Technology
Treasure Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Pine Eagle High School