Derk Hartenhoff
White
Summary
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
City Of Brookings
Brookings
09.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for snow removal
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during equipment operation.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding project progress and equipment needs.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Farmhand
Family farm
Brookings
09.2010 - Current
- Operated farm machinery for planting
- Conducted regular inspections of livestock health and well-being.
- Managed inventory of seeds, fertilizers, and farm supplies.
- Implemented pest control measures to protect crops from damage.
- Supported seasonal planting and harvesting schedules as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
Advanced equipment operator
City Of Brookings
Brookings
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Operated heavy equipment for municipal projects and road maintenance tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction and repair projects efficiently.
Road Technician
City Of Brookings
Brookings
12.2014 - 12.2020
- Snow removal
- Road maintenance
- Drainage
Education
Brookings High School
Brookings, SDSkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Asphalt equipment
- Crack sealer/air compressor for a cleaning cracks
- Mastic machine
- Tanker truck
- End dump truck
- Truck with side dump
- Sander truck
- Truck with plow
- Motor grader
- Forklift
- Front end loader
- Sweeper
- Skidsteer with attachments, including broom, 40 inch Miller or 24 inch Miller for asphalt grinding also 48 inch grinder for payloader
- Front end loader with grapple
- Front end loader with snowblower for winter operations
- Front end loader with snow plow, and wing
- Weed control
- Mosquito control
- Steamer for iced up drainage
- Backhoe operating for storm drainage
- Knowledge of all drainage ditches that are involved with the city of Brookings
- All winter maintenance routes
- Executing downtown pick up for each snow event
- How to properly set a safety zone
- Managing small groups of people for five years plus for asphalt paving and crack ceiling
- Time management
- Training individual CDL test
- New employee training
- Seasonal employee training
- Organizing flaggers for jobs
- GIS knowledge
- Line striping painting
- Some thermal plastic knowledge
- Street signing
Certification
- Class A CDL with air, brakes, and tanker endorsement
- South Dakota commercial pesticide applicator’s license with categories -general, aquatic pest control ,right away pest control and public health
- Flagger certification
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
City Of Brookings
09.2023 - Current
Advanced equipment operator
City Of Brookings
12.2020 - 09.2023
Road Technician
City Of Brookings
12.2014 - 12.2020
Farmhand
Family farm
09.2010 - Current
Brookings High School
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