Cole Melnar
Vanderbilt,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Tractor Operator
Rozsypal Farms
Vanderbilt, TX
06.2014 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with various agricultural products utilizing forklifts or hand jacks.
- Transported soil, manure, fertilizer and other farm products between sites using tractor trailers.
- Maintained daily logs of activities and services performed.
- Provided support during harvesting season by operating combines or other large machinery.
- Inspected tractors for mechanical defects or malfunctions prior to operation.
- Plowed fields to prepare them for planting crops.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.
- Performed preventative maintenance on the tractor such as lubrication, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine if operations should be delayed due to inclement weather.
- Operated tractor and trailer to haul equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Adjusted air pressure in tires, checked fluid levels, and refueled tractors when necessary.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of cargo from vehicles to ensure safe transport of goods.
- Utilized GPS systems to navigate routes safely and efficiently.
- Checked brakes and lights periodically throughout shift ensuring they were functioning properly.
- Cleaned up debris and removed it from job site areas.
- Operated tractors and heavy equipment to meet agricultural site needs.
- Performed mechanical and hydraulic connections to attach equipment to tractors.
- Performed tractor driving duties in accordance with work specifications.
Apprentice Technician
Discount Tire
College Station, TX
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Industrial High School
Vanderbilt, TX05-2021
Skills
- Tractor repairs
- Diesel tractor expertise
- GPS Systems
- Soil Tilling
- Harvesting
- Crop planting
- Weather Monitoring
- GPS Navigation
- Hydraulic systems
- Tire mounting
- Parts Lubrication
- Tire balancing
- Rotation and balancing
- Machinery Operation
- Pressure monitoring
- Fluid Checks
- Oil Changes
- Safety Procedures
- Worksite safety
- OSHA Requirements
- OSHA Regulations
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Workplace Safety
- Hand tool expertise
Timeline
Apprentice Technician
Discount Tire
04.2023 - 07.2024
Tractor Operator
Rozsypal Farms
06.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Industrial High School
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