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Aaron Inboden

Stevensville,MT

Summary

Experienced Equipment Operator and Logger skilled in operating wheeled and crawler type logging and construction equipment to excavate, backfill, and cut grade to specifications on various projects such as roads, ditches, and construction sites. Experienced sawyer with knowledge in logging practices. Works great with team members to maintain open communication and strict safety standards. Reliable in completing accurate work and inspecting machinery, making minor repairs, and maintaining records.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Manager

Skyline Angus Ranch
01.2020 - Current
  • Owner/Supervisor - Drew Lewis - No Contact
  • 60 Hours per week
  • Responsibilities include supervising ranch employees, operating equipment including tractors, skid steer, swather, bailing equipment, excavator, telehandler, and semi-truck with stock trailer.
  • Responsible for irrigation, cutting hay, raking hay, bailing hay, ordering supplies and medications for cattle, vaccinating cattle, and branding cattle
  • Herbicide and Pesticide applications
  • Also responsible for all maintenance and mechanical work on various equipment including diagnostics, oil changes, replacing parts, completing repairs, and routine maintenance.
  • Maintained ranch building facilities including carpentry, plumbing and electrical
  • Duties also include welding projects as needed, corresponding with outside vendors, ordering parts for equipment, and coordinating hay sales.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and work in high stress environments with the ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities and job duties.
  • Examine animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Inspect and repair equipment for livestock and crop management.
  • Train part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
  • Maintain ranch records and documentation.


Operates the following Agricultural Equipment:

· Tractors

· Swather

· Hay Equipment

· Farming Equipment

Mechanic

Double Fork Ranch
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Ranch Manager/Supervisor - Seth Sciacca
  • Phone: 406-360-2550 (OK to contact)
  • 48 Hours per week
  • Responsible for mechanical work including oil changes, completing repairs, replacing parts, ordering parts, and routine inspections as needed.
  • Ability to quickly work on equipment, troubleshoot, and assess problems.
  • Extremely knowledgeable and able to perform welding, fabrication, and machining tasks.
  • Managed and completed large river reclamation project
  • Ability to work as a team or independently
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, high-stress environments


Operated the following Agricultural Equipment:

· Tractors

· Swather

· Hay Equipment

· Farming Equipment

Mechanic/Equipment Operator

J & J Excavating & Trucking
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Owner/Supervisor - Jake King
  • Phone: 406-381-5970 (OK to contact)
  • 48 Hours per week
  • Worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator on various construction projects.
  • Maintained and repaired heavy equipment. Performed welding repairs and fabrication.
  • Operated and maintained aggregate crushing and screening equipment.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
  • Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.


Operated the following Construction Equipment:

· Cat 336 Excavator

· Cat 330 Excavator

· Komatsu K300 Excavator

· Komatsu 200 Excavator

· John Deere 200 Excavator

· Cat D8 Dozer

· Cat D5 Dozer

· Cat D4 Dozer

· Bobcat E60 Excavator

· John Deere 50G Excavator

· John Deere 650 Dozer

· Bobcat T5 95 Skidsteer

· Bobcat T66 Skidsteer

· Cat 305 Excavator

· Cat 308 Excavator

· Cat off road dump truck

· Cat 850 Wheel Loader

· Cat 880 Wheel Loader

· Case 621 Wheel Loader

· Case 160 Excavator

· Kubota skidsteer

· Kubota Mini Excavator

· Cat Vibratory Roller

Logger/Equipment Operator

Erickson Logging
05.2009 - 05.2016
  • Owner/Supervisor - Kurt Erickson
  • Phone: 253-606-6060 (OK to contact)
  • 40-60 Hours per week
  • Operated range of heavy equipment with complex controls to accurate specifications on a regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in steep terrain and all weather conditions.

Operated the following Logging Equipment:

· Cat DSK 4H (HIGH-TRACK Grapple CAT)

· John Deere 648 Rubber Tired Skidder

· Doosan 225 Log Loader

· Doosan 300 Dangle Head Processor

· Hitatchi 370 Log Loader/Processor

· Tigercat 830C Buncher

· Tigercat 870 C Buncher

· Tigercat 855 C Self Leveling Shovel Logger

· Linkbelt 350 Line Machine (For tether logging)

· Cat 527 Grapple Cat

· Linkbelt 240 Log Loader

· Linkbelt 290 Log Loader

· Kamatsu 200 Log Loader

Education

High School Diploma -

Graham Kapowsin High School
Graham, WA

Welding & Machining Certificate - Welding & Machining

Renton Technical College
Renton, WA

Skills

Diverse background in Equipment Operation

Forest Rehab Experience

Construction Experience

Ranch Management

Mechanic

Welding/Fabrication

Certified Welding Certificate

Operated Tethered Feller/Buncher on steep mountain terrain

OSHA 30 Certification

Over-sized load Pilot Car Certification

Accomplishments

Specialty Projects:


June – September - 2014

Tacoma Watershed River Reclamation Project

- Pushed over standing trees with root ball attached

- Hauled to staging area

- Used Tigercat 855 Self leveling shovel to place root ball trees into river for fish habitat and salmon spawning areas

- Used chainsaw to remove bark around trunk of tree to create standing dead nesting trees for birds


October - November 2019

Double Fork Ranch Bitterroot River Restoration Project

- Used Cat D8 Dozer to remove gravel bar, used root ball trees that were buried into the bank, to secure the bank

- Used sod lifts wrapped in a coconut wrap for river bank stabilization

- Replanted with trees with trees and shrubs for river bank stabilization

- Reformed the river bottom from shallow to deep, with a rock J hook to slow river momentum coming into an inside corner

- Used Cat 336 Excavator to perform the rock J hook, and reforming the river bottom

- Used Cat D5 Dozer for finish shaping the river bank

- Worked closely with wildland hydrologist Dave Rosgen, PH, P.H.D in performing the restoration project

Timeline

Ranch Manager

Skyline Angus Ranch
01.2020 - Current

Mechanic

Double Fork Ranch
05.2018 - 01.2020

Mechanic/Equipment Operator

J & J Excavating & Trucking
05.2016 - 05.2018

Logger/Equipment Operator

Erickson Logging
05.2009 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Graham Kapowsin High School

Welding & Machining Certificate - Welding & Machining

Renton Technical College
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