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Daniel Hunter Reed

Tehachapi

Summary

Dynamic and skilled heavy equipment operator with extensive experience at Golden Queen Mining Company. Proven ability in maintenance repair and diagnostics, ensuring safety and compliance. Excellent communication and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently achieving operational goals while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Just recently got promoted to Lead Drill Helper

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Core Driller Helper

Alford Drilling LLC
09.2025 - Current

A few of my duties include:

  • Rig site prep
  • Rig set up and demoralizing
  • Rig and vehicle maintenance and inspections
  • Site compliance with MSHA, client rules and safety regulations
  • Drill rod handling
  • Tripping in and out
  • Core sample retrieval
  • Cleaning and labeling for client use
  • Mixing drill mud products using the proper mixing ratios
  • Safely working at a fast pace to achieve shift goals
  • Wearing the proper PPE when necessary

Journey Level Heavy Equipment Operator

Golden Queen Mining Company
05.2022 - 08.2025

A few of my duties included:

  • Operated a range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skills
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents
  • Operated equipment such as: Komatsu 100 ton haul trucks, various sized bulldozers, various sized water trucks for proper dust control, Komatsu excavators, CAT 7M road grader, hydraulic PC 3000 face shovel and Komatsu skid loaders
  • Complied with all MSHA rules and regulations
  • Wore the proper PPE when required

Maintenance 2 Worker

Tehachapi Unified School District
03.2021 - 05.2022

A few of my duties included:

  • Performing a variety of journey level and minor repairs
  • Maintenance and construction work
  • Repairing mechanical equipment
  • Minor electrical repairs
  • Preventative maintenance of HVAC and coolers
  • Assists journey level personnel in repairing maintenance equipment and structures using a welder
  • Assisting journey level maintenance operators in carpentry
  • Repairing and installing carpet and tile
  • Assisting in electrical work installing new lines for power distribution
  • Repairing general wiring
  • Assisted in building concrete forms including pouring and finish work
  • Operation of district equipment such as a skid loader and mini excavator

Seasonal Public Worker

Bear Valley CSD
08.2020 - 03.2021

A few of my duties included:

  • Assisting journey level wastewater operators
  • Maintaining and repairing discharge pipes and trunk lines
  • Repair and replace water meters
  • Operate machinery such as skid loaders, back hoes and front end loaders
  • Maintain wastewater plant filtration and chemicals
  • Perform daily vehicle checks
  • Properly inform and effectively communicate with the public

Public Works Employee

City Of Tehachapi
08.2018 - 08.2020

A few of my duties included:

  • Assisting journey level maintenance operators perform a variety of skills
  • Building concrete forms for sidewalks, curbs and driveways
  • Pouring and finishing concrete
  • Asphalt pot hole repair using a hot and cold patch
  • Assisting other operators with spotting and operation of equipment such as: back hoes, loaders, dump trucks and mowers
  • Managing and assisting in the operation of a small crew to clear debris and fields
  • Welding equipment and structures using shielded metal arc welding

Education

High School Diploma -

Mojave River Academy
Tehachapi, CA
05-2018

Trade Certificates - SMAW Arc Welding

Cerro Coso Community College
Mojave, CA
01-2018

Skills

  • Irrigating
  • Landscaping
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Maintenance Repair and diagnostics
  • Electrical
  • Public health
  • CPR
  • ARC welding
  • Excellent communication
  • Fast learner/adaptor
  • Working in stressful, fast paced environments
  • Using 2 way radios

Timeline

Core Driller Helper

Alford Drilling LLC
09.2025 - Current

Journey Level Heavy Equipment Operator

Golden Queen Mining Company
05.2022 - 08.2025

Maintenance 2 Worker

Tehachapi Unified School District
03.2021 - 05.2022

Seasonal Public Worker

Bear Valley CSD
08.2020 - 03.2021

Public Works Employee

City Of Tehachapi
08.2018 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Mojave River Academy

Trade Certificates - SMAW Arc Welding

Cerro Coso Community College
Daniel Hunter Reed