Dylan Hightower
Clyde
Summary
Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Also willing to learn various techniques to do the things I am tasked with to make me better at them. Also I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator Technician
Sumter Utilities
Sumter
06.2025 - Current
- Operated equipment for utility maintenance and repair tasks.
- Assisted in troubleshooting with utility systems.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily operational tasks.
- Participated in safety training sessions to enhance workplace safety awareness.
- Supported senior technicians during complex repair projects and installations.
- Cleaned work area at end of shift ensuring all tools were returned to their proper place.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to prevent accidents or injuries on the job site.
Groundman
The town of Waynesville
Waynesville
09.2022 - 06.2025
- I was responsible for loading and stocking materials on the trucks for each day
- I would be responsible for all ground work while on a job site and from time to time I would climb poles that were not energized
- I would make material up and make sure the guys in the bucket had all of the right material
- I would make up guy wires
Maintenance Technician
The town of Waynesville
Waynesville
03.2022 - 09.2022
- I was part of a construction crew which replaced storm water drains
- I would be responsible for cleaning storm drains
- I would also ride the garbage truck
- I have used machines such as excavator and skid steer loader as well as a front wheel loader
- I have experience in patching asphalt and concrete
Electrical Apprentice
T.K electric
Arden
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Installed electrical systems and components under supervision of licensed electricians.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical issues and performing repairs on-site.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety standards.
- Supported senior electricians in conducting inspections of electrical installations.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
Maintenance Assistant
Eaton Corporation
Arden
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality issues.
- Assisted in inventory management of maintenance supplies and tools.
- Reported maintenance needs and repairs to supervisors promptly.
- Cleaned and maintained tools and maintenance equipment.
- I would also help some of the maintenance teams hand craft safety equipment that couldn’t be bought. Sometimes we would have to fabricate this equipment from scratch
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
Machine Operator/Assembler
Aprotech
Asheville
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Operated machinery to assemble components efficiently and accurately.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with standards.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Documented production data and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Performed daily maintenance of machines to ensure smooth running.
Electrician helper
MB Haynes
Asheville
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Assisted electricians with installations and repairs of electrical systems.
- Maintained tools and equipment for safe and efficient operation.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Organized work areas to enhance productivity and safety standards.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures, and motors.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks.
Education
Climbing,rigging,electrical Systems,knots And Splices - Lineman Apprentice
North Western Lineman College
Sumter, SC 08.2025 - 09.2025
Climbing School - ELT Year 1
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC 02.2024 - 02.2024
Haywood Central High School
Clyde, NCSkills
- Equipment operation
- Troubleshooting systems
- Electrical installation
- Machine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Materials handling
- Groundwork procedures
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Workplace safety
- Machine operation
- Hand and power tools
- Valid Driver's license/ Class A CDL
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- I hold a certificate of completion for climbing school ELT 111 from electricities of North Carolina
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Climbing,rigging,electrical Systems,knots And Splices - Lineman Apprentice
North Western Lineman College
08.2025 - 09.2025
Operator Technician
Sumter Utilities
06.2025 - Current
Climbing School - ELT Year 1
Nash Community College
02.2024 - 02.2024
Groundman
The town of Waynesville
09.2022 - 06.2025
Maintenance Technician
The town of Waynesville
03.2022 - 09.2022
Electrical Apprentice
T.K electric
09.2021 - 03.2022
Maintenance Assistant
Eaton Corporation
03.2021 - 09.2021
Machine Operator/Assembler
Aprotech
11.2020 - 03.2021
Electrician helper
MB Haynes
11.2017 - 11.2020
Haywood Central High School