Brian Keene
Montrose,CO
Summary
Hardworking Farm Hand with experience operating wide range of agricultural equipment, including rotary tillers, tractors and plows. Talented at handling day-to-day operations for smooth farm operations. Excellent technical skills and hand-eye coordination. Regularly lifted 100 pounds. I ran escavator and tractor on daily basis. I was responsible for everything at the farm. From maintenance to small mechanic work to painting, clearing lands for new roads , digging ponds, and many other things.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Manager
Flying Iron Ranch
Montrose Colorado
07.2024 - Current
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Enhanced animal welfare through proper nutrition, healthcare, and monitoring procedures.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Maintained comprehensive records of livestock health, breeding, and sales transactions for accurate reporting.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to implement a preventative care program for all livestock on the ranch.
- Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts and supplies.
- Helped deliver baby alpacas .
- Ran skid steer & tractor & back hoe.
- I do all mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Hire all new employees
- Responsible for keeping all feed and hay in stock.
Farm Worker
Gordon properties
Keithville, LA
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Watered and fertilized crops to promote growth for harvests.
- Handled planting, irrigation, fertilization and pest control.
- Cultivated soil to refine and prepare for planting.
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Refilled feed and water for livestock, adhering to feeding schedules.
- Identified pests, weeds and plants to select appropriate pesticides and fertilizers.
- Repaired buildings, fences and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Swept and blew aisle ways and used pressure washer to maintain and clean barn.
- Repaired boards, barbed wire and electrified fences to maintain safety and security
- Operated pallet jacks, forklifts and farm boats.
- Applied troubleshooting methods to repair malfunctioning equipment.
- Sprayed fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth.
- Watered and fed livestock and cleaned pens and enclosures to maintain farm animal health.
- Attached plows, sprayers or harvesters to tractors with bolts or hand tools.
- Drove trucks and tractors to distribute feed to animals.
- Used oil cans, hand tools and grease guns to lubricate and make minor repairs to farming machinery.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Operated tractors and heavy equipment to meet agricultural site needs.
- Maintained grounds using lawnmower, tractors and other types of equipment.
- Operated rubber-wheeled tractor with cutting and plowing attachments to perform manual work tasks.
Farm Worker
Double D's farm
Karnack , TX
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Watered and fertilized crops to promote growth for harvests.
- Handled planting, irrigation, fertilization and pest control.
- Cultivated soil to refine and prepare for planting.
- Sprayed crops with pesticides to control insects and other pests.
- Cleaned and maintained animal pens by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Refilled feed and water for livestock, adhering to feeding schedules.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Set up scaffolding and ladders to access elevated surfaces safely, following OSHA and company guidelines for proper equipment usage.
- Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
- Provided work order cost estimates based on anticipated type and quantity of materials needed and total project surface area.
- Cleaned and protected interior and exterior surfaces with oils and mildew remover.
- Selected premixed paints or mixed pigments and compounds to achieve correct color and consistency.
- Waterproofed surfaces using felt paper, asphalt paper, tar, caulk and other components.
Education
GED -
Evangel Christian Academy
Shreveport, LA08.2007
Skills
I can lift 250 pounds
Infection Control
Equipment Maintenance
Medications and Vaccinations
Equipment Operation
Facility Repairs
Livestock Health
Stall and Pen Cleaning
Tractor Operation
Vehicle Inspections
Pool and Pond Maintenance
Livestock Transport
Heavy Lifting
Groundskeeping and Plowing
Materials Movement
Valid Driver's License
Equipment Logs
Preventive Maintenance
Construction Equipment Operation
Heavy Equipment Operation
Good Judgement
Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
Repair and Maintenance
Decision Making
Attention to Detail
Stump and Rock Removal
Excavation and Backfilling
Land Clearing
Mechanical Maintenance
General Plumbing
Hand and Power Tools
Light Carpentry
Timeline
Ranch Manager
Flying Iron Ranch
07.2024 - Current
Farm Worker
Gordon properties
09.2021 - 07.2024
Farm Worker
Double D's farm
07.2019 - 09.2021
GED -
Evangel Christian Academy