Tyler Smith
Pivot Irrigation Technician
Alliance,NE
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Wanting to apply my degree to the workforce.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Service Tech, Machine Operator, Welder
Western Valley
Alliance, Nebraska
9 2021 - Current
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Coordinate company and team morning meetings of 2-20 people set up multiple crews and duties for the day.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Hostler Helper
BNSF
Temple, TX
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Volunteered to work rotating shifts, often 16 hours long, including overnights, weekends, and holidays to contribute to team and company moral
- Led a team responsible for cleaning, operating and maintaining shop and machinery for optimal business productivity
- Ensured machinery was safe for employee operation utilizing company policies and procedures including lock out - tag out when needed
- Implemented light communication techniques and color coded switch signals to coordinate communication between locomotive operators and ground workers increasing employee and machinery safety
- Proactively sought additional responsibilities including operating BNSF software and coordinating the refueling and inspection of up to six trains and three miles of track
- Optimized yard space utilization by efficiently moving locomotives into designated spots according to priority levels.
- Coordinated closely with other departments for seamless integration of processes, resulting in smoother operations overall.
- Inspected tracks to identify faults such as broken rails or malfunctioning switches.
Laborer/Project Assistant
K.L. Wood Construction
Alliance, NE
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high quality work
- Outlined work plans, assessed resources, determined and met timelines for projects
- Performed safely in loud/dangerous environments
- In the owner's absence, provided crew leadership via clear and understandable communication, job assignments, and work quality review
- Attended all safety trainings offered by employer
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration & Accounting
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE 08.2014 - 12.2017
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Logistics
Critical Thinking
Logistics Coordination
Workflow Coordination
Electrical Systems
heavy machine operation
Modifications and adjustments
Time management abilities
Problem-solving aptitude
Complex Problem-Solving
References
- Anthony Beal Life long friend (308)760-4838
- Austin Pohlman, Hostler Helper partner, BNSF Railway, 500 West Kansas St., Alliance, NE, 69301, (308)-760-8350
- Andrew Garza, Former Co-Worker, Western Valley Irrigation, 2431 NE-2, Alliance, NE, 69301, (308)-765-0422
- Josh Matulka, investment partner, (308)-760-1300
Awards
- Wrestling scholarship
- Academic book grant
- Perfect Attendance
Timeline
Hostler Helper
BNSF
08.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelors - Business Administration & Accounting
Chadron State College
08.2014 - 12.2017
Laborer/Project Assistant
K.L. Wood Construction
05.2014 - 08.2018
Service Tech, Machine Operator, Welder
Western Valley
9 2021 - Current
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