Nate Weicht
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Experienced Excavation Operator and Workflow Planner with hands-on success at Aspen, LLC and Elk Ridge Excavation, LLC. Skilled in operating a wide range of heavy equipment with precision and efficiency while handling the day-to-day tasks that keep custom home excavation projects moving. Experienced working on both new and existing construction, including utilities such as sewer, septic, waterlines, and storm drains. Comfortable reading civil plans, coordinating with builders and crews, organizing workflow, and managing short-term deadlines and trucking needs. Strong practical math abilities for calculating volumes, slopes, grades, and geometric layouts.
My goal is to honor God by providing for my family through high-quality work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator / Excavation Specialist
Elk Ridge Excavation
05.2024 - Current
- Expanded responsibilities to work largely self-directed on custom home excavation projects.
- Meet with builders to review plans, clarify expectations, and coordinate short-term deadlines.
- Plan and sequence excavation activities, making strategic workflow decisions that affect the entire site.
- Organize and manage contracted dump trucks and material hauling as schedules change.
- Continue performing all core excavation tasks from Aspen, with increased speed, precision, and efficiency.
- Install drainage systems, utilities, and grading solutions with attention to long-term performance and code.
- Operate heavy equipment with advanced proficiency while maintaining safe jobsite practices.
- Anticipate issues, solve problems independently, and keep projects moving smoothly with minimal oversight.
Excavation Operator/Construction Skilled Laborer
Aspen, LLC.
02.2016 - 05.2024
- Operate excavators, skid loaders, and rollers with precision on a diverse range of projects, including new constructions, existing constructions, public sewer systems, septic systems, waterlines, and storm drains.
- Sell excavation services to customers by maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanor, actively participating in construction meetings, and providing valuable feedback and ideas.
- Read and interpret civil plans to understand project specifications and requirements.
- Plan and strategize job workflows, optimizing resource utilization and adhering to project timelines for various construction projects.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and team members to ensure successful execution of excavation plans.
- Utilize mathematical expertise to calculate volume, slopes, grades, and various geometric shapes, contributing to accurate project planning and execution.
- Maintain a good track record for avoiding damage to existing buried infrastructure during excavation, demonstrating a keen understanding of project intricacies.
- Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in installing septic systems, ensuring compliance with state and county codes.
- Proficient in conceptualizing and building retaining walls, demonstrating expertise in project conceptualization, design, and execution
- Contribute to equipment maintenance and repairs, ensuring reliability and functionality of the fleet.
- Enjoy working on mechanical projects.
- Successfully became certified in Section 609 of the Clean Air Act, enabling legal servicing of AC systems in the fleet using an RRR machine.
- Possess knowledge of air brake systems, ensuring safe operation and maintenance.
- Maintain and operate chainsaws, keeping them running, sharp, and properly tensioned.
- Comfortable pulling trailers and driving in adverse weather conditions.
- Possess a strong understanding of safe driving practices, including maintaining a safe distance to avoid accidents.
Farm Hand
Gillund Farm, LLC.
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Operated a diverse range of heavy farming equipment, including combines and various tractors, utilizing implements necessary for fieldwork, storage, and grain transportation.
- Developed expertise in creating neat and precise lines while mowing the grass, resulting in a sense of satisfaction and pride, evident in perfect parallel lines visible in aerial farmstead photos.
- Assisted in the repair and maintenance of farm equipment and infrastructure, contributing to the overall efficiency and functionality of the operation.
- Demonstrated commitment and dedication during critical seasons, such as springs work and harvest time, often working extended hours to complete projects and safeguard the farm's profitability.
- Displayed resilience and adaptability by combining for 22 hours straight during a time-sensitive situation, showcasing a strong work ethic and dedication to preserving the crop's profit margin.
Lawn Maintenance Venture
Self Employed
04.2010 - 02.2013
- Initiated a successful lawn maintenance venture as a motivated homeschooler, driven by the desire to earn and succeed.
- Leveraged a unique and flexible schedule to start mowing grass, providing high-quality workmanship that quickly garnered several referrals.
- Transformed a small personal project into the regular maintenance of over 15 lawns, showcasing entrepreneurial skills and dedication.
- Purchased and maintained equipment independently, demonstrating financial responsibility and self-reliance at the age of 13.
- Achieved rapid growth through a combination of exceptional service and client satisfaction.
- Proudly outperformed peers, establishing a strong reputation for reliability, professionalism, and quality work during this entrepreneurial venture.
Education
High school diploma - Basic High School Education
Homeschool
Quilcene, WASkills
- Excavation
- Heavy Equipment
- Drainage
- Piping
- Septic Systems
- Civil Plans
- Geometry
- Crew Management
- Workflow Management
- Organization
- Communication
- Coordination
- Mechanical Skills
- Retaining walls
Timeline
Equipment Operator / Excavation Specialist
Elk Ridge Excavation
05.2024 - Current
Excavation Operator/Construction Skilled Laborer
Aspen, LLC.
02.2016 - 05.2024
Farm Hand
Gillund Farm, LLC.
03.2013 - 12.2015
Lawn Maintenance Venture
Self Employed
04.2010 - 02.2013
High school diploma - Basic High School Education
Homeschool