Tyler Bontrager

• Gained years of hands-on experience performing general farm work and outdoor labor.
• Assisted farmers with daily farm operations and various manual tasks.
• Developed practical knowledge of farm equipment, tools, and safe work practices.
• Performed physically demanding tasks while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Demonstrated dependability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to learn new skills.

• Operated excavators, loaders, and graders for road and bridge maintenance tasks.
• Shaped road surfaces for drainage flow, alignment, and smooth travel lanes.
• Excavated ditches and culverts for county roadway repair work.
• Loaded and moved gravel, soil, and debris at roadside job sites.
• Completed routine maintenance on equipment to support road and bridge operations.
• Followed county safety procedures during traffic control and work zone activities.
• Trained crew members on equipment handling and safe field practices.
• Operated multiple heavy equipment units safely and efficiently for construction excavation work.
• Used front end loader to move dirt and base materials.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
• Followed safety protocols during machinery operation to reduce accident and injury risk.
• Operated excavators and other construction equipment to grade land accurately.
• Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
• Learned new equipment and attachments while maintaining knowledge of daily-use items to meet job requirements.
• Followed ground crew and operator signals to move materials safely and prevent missed cues.
• Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used and completed jobs.
• Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, and mechanical linkages to tractors.
• Operated compactors, scrapers, and rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
• Adjusted throttles, switches, and pedals to run bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, and backhoes.

U.S. Army Veteran- Honorable Discharge

• Supported military operations through fire direction control procedures.
• Followed established procedures and maintained attention to detail.
• Worked as part of a team in a structured, mission-focused environment.
• Demonstrated discipline, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions accurately.