Allen C Duckworth Jr

Work History

Ranch Manager Head Farmer, Mechanic

5 Mile Ranches LLC.

Beatty, Oregon

12.2014 - 11.2024

Inspected ranch property and identified areas of improvement.
Identified, hired, and trained personnel to carry out daily operations on the ranch.
Developed and implemented operational plans for efficient management of the ranch.
Performed scheduled and preventive maintenance on all equipment
Performed welding tasks
Maintained and operated all irrigation systems such as Zimmatic and Valley
Fed all livestock and oversaw calving
Operated equipment all from haying and heavy equipment such as dozers and excavators
Trained new employees
Rebuilt engines and transmissions
Ran all haying from planting, irrigation, spraying,fertilizing, cutting,raking, baling
Longterm experience in running, maintaining, troubleshooting, adjusting and servicing of hay equipment
Longterm experience in mechanized agriculture
Organized events such as branding, gathering cattle, Feeding and other livestock activities.
Conducted regular inspections of pastures and fencing systems to ensure optimal health of animals.
Coordinated with veterinarians to provide appropriate care and treatment for sick or injured animals.
Performed routine maintenance tasks on farm machinery such as tractors or irrigation systems.
Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
Managed ranch schedules for livestock, special events, and crops.
Planned harvest and planting schedules.

Field Manager

B and P Packing

Soledad, California

07.2004 - 02.2014

Planned and coordinated field operations, including scheduling of personnel, equipment, materials and services.
Performed maintenance and repairs on all harvesting equipment and tractors
Performed welding repairs
Designed new ways and strategies for planting and harvesting of carrots.
Overseen all planting
Overseen all harvesting
Found new hires as needed
Identified cost-saving opportunities through process improvements or alternative methods of operation.
Coordinated all transportation for harvest and equipment
Managed field crews
Performed all field repairs
Operated all equipment needed for farming and harvesting including tractors harvesters and trucks

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Quinn Caterpillar

Salinas, California

08.1997 - 03.2004

Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and loaders.
Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
Adjusted operational settings to ensure proper performance of the machinery.
Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
Inspected machines for safety issues prior to operation by operators or customers.
Operated various types of construction equipment in order to determine necessary repairs or modifications needed.
Welded broken parts and structural members as required.
Cleaned and painted surfaces of machines in order to maintain their appearance.
Troubleshot electrical systems on heavy machinery.
Fabricated replacement parts when needed with a variety of tools.
Tested repaired machines for proper operation before returning them to service.
Assisted technicians with complex repair tasks when needed.
Reviewed technical manuals in order to remain current with changing technology.
Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
Adjusted, repaired and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment.
Performed gas electrical welding to repair heavy equipment in field.
Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks on excavators and dozers.
Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
Conducted routine maintenance on heavy machinery, including oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid level checks.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Ranch Manager Head Farmer, Mechanic

Field Manager

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Education

Associate of Science - Mechanized Agriculture

High School Diploma -

Skills

Timeline

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