Taylor Scheel

• Operate a wide range of heavy equipment including tractors, forklifts, and lifts to support daily operations and site maintenance.

• Perform snow removal, move logs, and transport materials efficiently and safely.

• Unload tractor trailers and organize inventory using forklifts and other equipment.

• Drive large cube vans to deliver inventory to residential and commercial clients.

• Operate industrial woodworking machinery (planers, sanders, saws) to prepare, finish, and customize wood products.

• Use chainsaws to fabricate mantles, cut firewood, and support mill production.

• Assist in general maintenance, repairs, and operational tasks to ensure smooth workflow across departments.

• Oversee all day-to-day business operations, including client relations, scheduling, budgeting, and project management.

• Perform skilled outdoor services such as hedge trimming, tree removal, and site cleanup with attention to safety and efficiency.

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including dump trucks, tractors, excavators, articulating lifts, and skid steers.

• Manage hauling, disposal, and logistics for large-scale residential and commercial landscaping projects.

• Supervise seasonal staff and contractors, ensuring quality standards and customer satisfaction.

• Built and sustained a successful business through strong work ethic, reliability, and repeat customer relationships.

• Operated Timberjack equipment to skid logs to processing landings safely and efficiently.

• Used grapple loaders to sort and prepare logs for shipping and transport.

• Felled timber with precision to meet daily production quotas while adhering to safety standards.

• Maintained and inspected logging equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Worked in rugged outdoor environments and extreme cold weather, demonstrating endurance, adaptability, and strong teamwork.

Never Dunn Stables – Farm Hand / Horse Trainer (early 2000s)
• Assisted with daily care, feeding, and training of horses; maintained barns and facilities.

Neill Sand & Soil – Heavy Equipment Operator
• Operated machinery for material handling and site preparation; assisted with septic tank installations.

Furniss Farms – Farm Labourer / Equipment Operator
• Performed crop and land management tasks while operating heavy equipment.

These diverse roles across farms and agricultural operations strengthened my skills in heavy equipment operation, animal care, and general labour, making me a strong candidate for demanding, hands-on work environments.