Eli Bighead
Crescent City
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Technician
The Yurok Tribe
Klamath
02.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with team members on fieldwork.
- Maintained equipment used for environmental restoration and maintenance.
- Assisted in development for habitat restoration projects.
- Participated in community outreach events.
Heavy Equipment Operator
The Yurok Tribe
Klamath
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and construction tasks.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for various projects.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and performed basic repairs as needed.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project updates and needs.
- Participated in training sessions on equipment operation and safety standards.
Core Layer
Pacific Wood Laminates
Brookings
11.2021 - 05.2025
- Maintained quality standards by inspecting finished products for defects.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Heavy Equipment Operations
The Yurok Tribe
06.2025 - 12.2025
Sunset High School
Crescent City, CASkills
- Equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Good judgement
- Safety regulation compliance
Certification
- The Yurok Tribe Heavy Equipment Operator Program
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Program
- L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- S-212 Wildland FRE chainsaws
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Technician
The Yurok Tribe
02.2026 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
The Yurok Tribe
06.2025 - 01.2026
Heavy Equipment Operations
The Yurok Tribe
06.2025 - 12.2025
Core Layer
Pacific Wood Laminates
11.2021 - 05.2025
Sunset High School