Cody Lutge
20828 Chaparal St, Tehachapi,CA
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to build a successful career as a firefighter. Driven by the goal of creating a stable future for both my family and myself. Committed to continuous learning and collaboration with colleagues, always seeking the most effective approaches to completing tasks. Passionate about serving the community and making a positive impact through my work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Hunting Guide
Tejon Ranch Company
Tejon Ranch CA
09.2016 - Current
- Educated clients on proper firearm handling, shooting techniques, and safe practices to minimize accidents during hunts.
- Facilitated the field dressing process for harvested game animals while teaching clients proper techniques for preserving meat quality.
- Maintains all vehicles and equipment to maximize efficiency and safety.
- Demonstrated adaptability in guiding diverse groups of clients with varying experience levels and physical abilities on successful hunts.
- Stay multiple nights in camp and cook meals for clients and co workers. Typically stay 3 nights a week in camp.
- Promoted responsible stewardship of natural resources by teaching clients principles of sustainable hunting practices.
- Ensured successful hunts through thorough scouting and assessment of game populations.
- Drive and hike In all terrain and weather conditions. Sometimes while carrying significant weight in packs.
Business Owner/Operator
Lutge Fencing &Ranch Services, LLC
Tehachapi CA
01.2015 - Current
- Build and maintain all styles of ranch and agricultural fencing. Along with Chainlink fencing for solar and wind farms.
- Collaborated closely with clients to design custom fencing solutions tailored to their needs.
- Successfully managed a team of 5 employees, providing all necessary tools, training and support to safely complete the job.
- Kept all equipment maintained, functional and organized to always be available for use to complete the job.
- Obtained proper CA C-13 contractors license.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing all concerns and offering professional advice on fencing.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Improved team productivity by training new employees on proper fence-building techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
- Expanded client base through positive word-of-mouth referrals as a result from exceptional craftsmanship and customer service.
- Operate heavy equipment and atvs in all types of terrain.
- Operate chainsaws to aid with brush clearing and tree removal to create a path to build barbed wire fencing.
- Pack fencing materials into remote mountainous terrain where we are unable to get equipment.
Tech. II
Terra-Gen Operating CO.
Tehachapi, CA, USA
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Operate and maintain 100 GE 1.5 ESS Wind Turbines
- Operate and maintain Micon 700 and 750 WTG’s
- Electronic and Mechanical Troubleshooting and repair of faulted turbines
- Perform all aspects of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- Operate site machinery (backhoe and welding) for site maintenance
- Operate torqueing and tensioning equipment
- GE 1.5 ESS basic customer training Schenectady, NY
- Performed multiple gearbox change outs on GE 1.5 ESS
- Currently Employed as a wind technician II for Terra-Gen on the Alta 1 project
- A member of a 7 man team responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of 100 ESS GE 1.5 mw wind turbines
- Always making sure to properly repair and maintain the WTGs, and all site equipment, in a safe manner
- Constantly striving to further develop my technical and leadership skills to the benefit of my employer
- Attended the 3 week customer training for the GE 1.5 ESS basic training at the GE energy learning center in Schenectady, NY to enhance skills and knowledge troubleshooting using GE proprietary programs Webpages and Toolbox
- Tasked with training, orientation and mentorship of new employees to the Alta 1 project
- Always willing to participate as an on call technician and regularly work as required after regularly scheduled hours
- Certificates in First Aid, CPR, NFPA70E training, and Tractal Tower rescue training
- Qualified rigging and signal person
Ranch Operations
Tejon Ranch Corporation
Lebec, CA, USA
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Maintain and repair all ranch infrastructure
- Operate earth moving equipment for road, spring and water line maintenance
- Maintaining fencing cutting, welding, metal fabrication
- Heavy machinery operation
- Construction and upgrades to existing metal buildings and structures
- All-weather outdoor job in all temperatures and environments
- Often required to work alone identify and resolve problems associated with the stewardship of 270,000 acres of land and associated cattle herd
- Operate and Maintain heavy machinery including: Dozers, backhoes, motor graders, and skid steers
Ranch Hand
Broom Management LLC
Tehachapi, CA, USA
06.2008 - 01.2011
- Maintain and repair all ranch infrastructure
- Operate earth moving equipment for road, spring and water line maintenance
- Maintaining fencing cutting, welding, metal fabrication
- Cow calf cattle operations, calving, feeding, gathering, branding, doctoring
- This is a working cattle ranch
- All-weather outdoor job in all temperatures and environments
- Often required to work alone identify and resolve problems associated with the stewardship of 54,000 acres of land and associated Cattle herd
- I worked full time while completing my high school diploma studies and maintained the required grade point average to compete in high school rodeo
Education
GE 1.5 Basic Customer training -
Schenectady11.2012
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Tehachapi06.2011
Skills
- Firearm safety
- Client communication
- Physical fitness
- Land navigation
- Vehicle operation
- Wildlife identification
- Outdoor cooking
- Tracking techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- GPS navigation
- Staff management
- First aid certification
Special Interest
- Enjoy time spent doing majority of outdoor activities
- Spend time with my children, helping them learn and advance in all sport activities they participate in.
- Learning new skills to better myself in all jobs I perform.
Timeline
Hunting Guide
Tejon Ranch Company
09.2016 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Lutge Fencing &Ranch Services, LLC
01.2015 - Current
Tech. II
Terra-Gen Operating CO.
02.2012 - 02.2016
Ranch Operations
Tejon Ranch Corporation
01.2011 - 02.2012
Ranch Hand
Broom Management LLC
06.2008 - 01.2011
GE 1.5 Basic Customer training -
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School