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William Suster

Newell,SD

Summary

Dynamic and skilled Paver Operator at Anderson Western Inc., adept in machinery operation and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to enhance paving operations through effective collaboration and technical troubleshooting. Recognized for consistently ensuring optimal performance and safety standards while training new operators. Committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Paver operator

Anderson Western Inc.
Bismarck, ND
05.2023 - Current
  • Installed and deconstructed equipment.
  • Cleared and leveled blacktop.
  • Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and minor repairs.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety practices.
  • Collaborated with crew members to coordinate paving operations effectively.
  • Adjusted machinery settings based on job specifications and site conditions.
  • Drove machines onto truck trailers for transport to job sites.
  • Filled hoppers with paving materials.

Maintenance Technician

Albany Farms
Belle Fourche, SD
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Repaired and maintained production machines and equipment.
  • Observed mechanical devices in operation and listened to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
  • Adjusted functional parts of devices using handtools.
  • Repaired and replaced defective parts, using handtools and power tools.
  • Started devices to test their performance.
  • Lubricated and cleaned parts.

Hired hand

Schmele ranch
Newell, SD
01.2016 - 11.2022
  • Cleaned barns and pens.
  • Loaded livestock into trailers for transport.
  • Cleared and maintained irrigation ditches.
  • Repaired farm buildings, fences and other structures.
  • Operated pickup truck and trailer to haul livestock to sale barn and pastures.
  • Operated tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to harvest hay.
  • Fed, watered and otherwise cared for livestock.
  • Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
  • Assisted cows and heifers during calving.
  • Checked on cattle during calving time and put them into shelter when needed.
  • Repaired and maintained fences.
  • Examined animals to detect injury or illness.

Hired Hand

Gabriel Ranch
Creighton, SD
11.2015 - 01.2016
  • Structured and maintained a feeding routine.
  • Fed, watered and otherwise cared for livestock.
  • Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
  • Applied and administered medications to animals.
  • Examined animals to detect disease and injuries.
  • Inspected and repaired fences and pens.

Utility person

Mayo Construction Inc.
Caviler, ND
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Operated tamping machines and manually rolled surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
  • Set up and tore down equipment.
  • Shoveled blacktop.
  • Coordinated truck dumping.
  • Lit burners and started heating units of machines and regulated screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
  • Filled hoppers and machines with paving materials.

Dump person

Border States Paving Inc.
Fargo, ND
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Filled hoppers and machines with paving materials.
  • Observed distribution of paving material in order to adjust machine settings and material flow to add material.
  • Controlled paving machines to maintain a constant flow of asphalt and other material into hoppers and screeds.
  • Inspected, cleaned, maintained and repaired equipment, using mechanics' hand tools and reported malfunctions to supervisors.
  • Lit burners and started heating units of machines and regulated screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
  • Coordinated truck dumping.
  • Shoveled blacktop.
  • Set up and tore down equipment.

Education

Diploma -

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High school
Howard Lake, MN

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Machinery operation
  • Paving material handling
  • Routine inspections
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Vehicle inspection

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Paver operator

Anderson Western Inc.
05.2023 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Albany Farms
11.2022 - 05.2023

Hired hand

Schmele ranch
01.2016 - 11.2022

Hired Hand

Gabriel Ranch
11.2015 - 01.2016

Utility person

Mayo Construction Inc.
06.2014 - 07.2015

Dump person

Border States Paving Inc.
09.2013 - 06.2014

Diploma -

Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High school