Collin Breland

I worked four summers while in college May 2020 - August 2020, May 2021 - August 2021, May 2022 - August 2022, and May 2023 - August 2023.

• Maintained {Volvo Front end loader L120H} tractor in good working order and regularly inspected and cleaned attachments.
• Operated hydraulic and mechanical controls to expertly move and control powerful attachments.
• Performed daily equipment inspections, ensuring optimal tractor performance and minimizing downtime.
• Repaired tractors and mechanical equipment.
• Assisted in training new team members on safe and productive tractor use, promoting a strong work culture.
• Enhanced productivity by efficiently operating various tractor models for diverse agricultural tasks.
• Reduced fuel costs by implementing best practices for efficient tractor operation.
• Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
• Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
• weighed in and out log trucks and Unloaded log trucks.
• Loaded tractor trailers with fence post.
• Made fire breaks and cleared land on a Dozer
• Operated a Skidstir with a bucket attachment and a grapple to move logs to clean rows.
• loaded saw mill decks with a Knuckle Boom Loader
• Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
• Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
• Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
• Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
• Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.

I worked for Barns Family Farms for three summers during High-school.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Spent seven hours a day in the fields, picking Watermelons, loading and packing trucks and trailers, as well as hauling them to the South Carolina Farmers Market in Columbia. Stayed over night at the market selling to customers.