Cameron Hensley
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking and reliable laborer with experience in mechanics, farming, agriculture and construction. Experience in maintaining and repairing irrigation systems. Farmed crops and livestock (cows, sheep, pigs, goats, chickens). Experience in landscaping, construction, and maintenance. Broad experience in plant identification, care, cultivation, and ecosystem management/sustainable practices. Skilled in operating equipment, performing physical tasks, and maintaining safe, efficient worksites. Seeking a hands-on position where I can contribute my strong work ethic and practical skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Worker / Laborer
Silver Canyon Farm
Hesperus, CO
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Planted, cultivated, and harvested crops
- Raised and sold livestock for meat production: cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens
- Operated farm machinery: front-end loader, tractors, side-by-sides, snow removal
- Maintained equipment and farm areas
- Installed mulch, seeded pasture, troubleshooted irrigation system
- Maintained clean and organized job sites
- Used landscaping tools safely and efficiently
Construction Laborer
Five Points Construction
Durango, CO
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted with site preparation
- Framing: Built frameworks, including walls, floors, roofs, and doorframes
- Erected scaffolding
- Read blueprints, checked site dimensions, and marked reference points to ensure precise alignment.
- Tool Operation: Used hand tools (levels, chisels, hammers) and power tools (circular saws, nail guns, sanders).
- Loaded/unloaded materials and equipment
- Supported skilled trades (carpenters, electricians, etc.)
- Followed safety regulations and maintained a clean and safe work environment
Maintenance Worker
Durango Handyman
Durango, CO
- Performed routine repairs
- Installed siding on homes
- Proficiency with tools and ability to read, interpret construction documents.
- Ability to work outdoors, climb ladders, lift heavy materials, and work at heights.
- Measuring, cutting, and securing siding panels, trim, and flashing using hand and power tools.
- Ensuring accurate cuts and secure fastening.
- Built fences
- Commercial snow removal
- Maintained tools and equipment
- Responded to maintenance requests
- Ensured safe and functional environments
Education
High School -
St. Rita of Cascia High School
Chicago, Illinoisundefined
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IllinoisSkills
- Equipment operation (tractors, side-by-sides, mowers, plows, hand & power tools)
- Irrigation (soil and crop watering knowledge, repaired leaks, broken pipes, and malfunctioning valves)
- Construction labor (demolition, framing, operating hand and power tools)
- General maintenance & repairs
- Heavy lifting and physical endurance
- Mechanical knowledge
Certification
- OSHA Safety Training (if you have it)
- Driver’s License (include if relevant)
- Equipment certifications (forklift, etc.)
Timeline
Construction Laborer
Five Points Construction
05.2024 - 05.2025
Farm Worker / Laborer
Silver Canyon Farm
04.2017 - 04.2023
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Southern Illinois University
Maintenance Worker
Durango Handyman
High School -
St. Rita of Cascia High School
Additional Information
- Driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Drive manual and automatic vehicles
- Willing to work overtime and weekends
- Strong work ethic and dependable