Benjamin McLean
Ryegate,MT
Summary
Self-motivated ranch hand with skills and experience in many areas of agriculture and otherwise. Looking to utilize my knowledge and raise my family in a place i can take pride in, as well as show them what a strong work ethic is.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Ranch Hand
Green Mountain Angus Ranch
Ryegate, MT
05.2024 - Current
- Operating and maintaining equipment- including but not limited to tractors, balers, swathers, skids, four wheelers.
- Light mechanic and welding work.
- Cattle handling/sorting on foot, horseback and four wheeler.
- Pivot and wheel line irrigation system maintenance.
- Fence building and repairs.
- Ability to noticed things that need done and handle it.
Fencing Contractor
Self-employed
, MT
2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared cost estimates for projects based on labor, materials, and other costs.
- Building new fence in and through all types of terrain.
- Construction of barbed wire, jack/rail, and continuous pipe fence.
- Performed any repairs needed to different fencing types.
Truck Driver
Beco Mail Contractors
2014 - 2023
- Drove around 100,000 miles annually throughout MT, WY, ND, ID, CO, UT, WA
- Accident and incident free in all weather conditions.
- Take pride in arriving to destinations on time, no matter the challenge that arose.
Truss Builder
EBC Trusses
, MT
2005 - 2014
- Building roof and floor trusses for new construction in a factory.
- Repairing and redesigning trusses on job sites.
- Forklift operation, robotic truss component saw maintenance and operation.
- truss delivery- including oversized loads.
- Oversight and care of lumber yard.
Farming and Ranching
Self-employed
, MT
2017 - 2023
- Operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Troubleshooting and calibrating equipment.
- Judging hay conditions, moisture, and quality.
- Raising herd of grass-fed beef cows and selling directly to customers.
- Rotational grazing, and land improvement through grazing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Montana01-2005
Skills
- Resourceful
- Strong work ethic
- Maintenance and repairs of equipment
- Livestock care
- Running machines of all types
- Haying
Certification
- wildland firefighter 2, firefighter 1, engine boss, division supervisor, training officer.
- current ryegate fire chief responsible for all structure protection, and fire prevention.
Accomplishments
- church deacon board
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Green Mountain Angus Ranch
05.2024 - Current
Fencing Contractor
Self-employed
2023 - 04.2024
Truck Driver
Beco Mail Contractors
2014 - 2023
Truss Builder
EBC Trusses
2005 - 2014
Farming and Ranching
Self-employed
2017 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
- wildland firefighter 2, firefighter 1, engine boss, division supervisor, training officer.
- current ryegate fire chief responsible for all structure protection, and fire prevention.
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