TYLER VALDEZ
Spring Creek,NV
Summary
Heavy Equipment Operator experienced in operating track and rubber-tire dozers and haul trucks on large-scale mining sites. Achieved site safety improvements through maintenance of haul roads, pads, and terraces while training new operators to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime. Focused on expanding leadership in equipment operations and site maintenance to support operational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HEO)
Kinross Gold
Elko, nevada
01.2019 - 07.2026
- Operated CAT D10, CAT D10R track dozers, Komatsu 475 track dozer, Cat 854 rubber-tire dozer, and Komatsu 830/830E haul truck
- Trained new hires on haul trucks, track dozers, and rubber-tire dozers, enhancing operator competency
- Maintained and repaired haul roads and access ramps, ensuring safe truck traffic flow
- Built and graded drill pads and terraces to support drilling rigs and heavy truck operations
- Constructed and leveled truck terraces to improve haul access and material handling efficiency
- Cleaned and leveled shovel work areas and plant floors, supporting safe and continuous excavation
- Maintained leach pads and managed surface conditions to protect containment integrity
- Maintained and repaired waste pads to ensure stable material storage and operational safety
- Used radio communication to coordinate with spotters for safe load positioning. to position loads safely during tight lifts near utilities.
Drilling Assistant
Boart Longyear
Elko
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted Boart Longyear drillers with core drilling operations and rig setup.
- Handled drill rods, casings, and tooling during site operations.
- Inspected equipment and reported wear, leaks, and safety concerns.
- Cleaned work areas to ensure safety and efficiency on site. and maintained orderly drill site conditions.
- Supported fluid management, hose handling, and drill circulation tasks.
- Followed Boart Longyear's safety procedures during remote drilling assignments.
- Loaded supplies onto vehicles for transportation to drilling sites. and organized materials for daily drilling operations.
- Operated a variety of machines used for drilling such as mud pumps, air compressors, rotary tables.
- Maintained accurate records of all drilling activities.
- Assisted in the maintenance of drilling equipment and supplies.
- Implemented safety practices onsite in accordance with company policies.
- Assisted Driller with daily operations, including well site preparation, casing and tubing installation, and cementing operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues with machinery onsite.
- Transported materials by loading them onto trucks.
- Performed routine maintenance on drill rigs such as lubricating parts, changing filters.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to any emergencies that arose at the drill site.
- Conducted inspections of tools to verify their readiness for safe operation. and equipment prior to use to ensure safety standards were met.
- Communicated effectively with Driller about any changes or problems encountered during drilling operations.
- Monitored pumps and other associated equipment to ensure proper operation during the drilling process.
Education
Associate of Science -
White Pines Community College
Ely, NvSkills
- Problem Solving, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Adaptability
- Advanced equipment operation
- Dozer operation
- Haul truck operation
- Grade checking
- Equipment inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Site preparation
- Haul road maintenance
- Drill support operations
- Safety compliance
- Team communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Situational awareness
- Map interpretation
- Off-road vehicle operation
- Safety programs
- Utility location
- Asphalt paving
- Loading and unloading
- Pre and Post-trip inspections
- Maintenance duties
- Slope stabilization methods
- Maintenance procedures
- Equipment logs
- Decision-making
- Clean driving record
- Pneumatic tools operation
- Load handling safety
- Ground disturbance oversight
- Track clearing
- Soil compaction methods
- Lever controls
- Safety inspections
- Material handling techniques
- Bulldozer operation
- Rock removal
- OSHA 10 certification
- Good judgement
- Multi-machine operation
- Grading techniques
- Safety procedures
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Heavy haul trucking
- Ground disturbance issues
Timeline
Drilling Assistant
Boart Longyear
03.2019 - 09.2019
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (HEO)
Kinross Gold
01.2019 - 07.2026
Associate of Science -
White Pines Community College