Andrew Avila
Tulare,CA
Summary
Seeking an entry-level career in firefighting with advancement opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Herdsman
Dairyland Farms
Tipton, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Monitored the health of 3000 cattle and identified sick animals for treatment.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to livestock.
- Maintained records of animal movements, births, deaths, treatments, and other relevant information.
- Reported issues or problems with the herd to the supervisor or farm manager.
- Provided feed, water, and shelter for the livestock according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while handling livestock.
- Assist in calving, lambing, farrowing, or other birthing processes as necessary.
- Observed animals for signs of illness or injury and took appropriate action when needed.
- Cleaned pens, barns, stalls, troughs, chutes, and other equipment used for animal care.
- Loaded and unloaded animals from trailers or trucks using proper techniques.
- Operated a variety of tools, including ATVs, skid steers, tractors, and chainsaws.
- Assisted in loading and unloading incoming freight from various vendors.
- Adhered to dairy sanitation procedures to minimize spread of disease, germs and microbes.
- Kept accurate records of animals and handled feeding, birthing and vaccinations.
- Injected females with prepared semen and biological samples for insemination.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tulare Union High School
Tulare, CA06-2021
Fire Technology
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA04-2024
Skills
- Experience operating medium and large wheeled loaders and utility tractors
- Stick Welding
- Afi and Dairy Comp Systems for Dairies
- Experienced working various extra shifts
Timeline
Assistant Herdsman
Dairyland Farms
01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tulare Union High School
Fire Technology
College of The Sequoias