Colt McElroy
Garden City,KS
Summary
Skilled farm manager handling daily farm activities. Capable in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, working with others and maintaining a positive attitude. Accomplished in repairing farm equipment, maintaining farm and research structures and managing land used for agriculture. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Farm Manager/Mechanic
Kansas State University SWREC Finney County
11.2022 - Current
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimize performance, and minimizing waste.
- Trained and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Led team of 4 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Completed inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for crop management.
- Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant, and tools to achieve business targets.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized farm shop and equipment for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Assist in planning and organization of 2023 KSU Field day event.
- Repaired and returned 8+ different farm vehicles and equipment back into production.
Diesel Technician
Mies And Sons Trucking
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
- Performed vehicle lubrication and DOT safety inspections.
- Inspected over road Dairy trucks and trailers for repair and maintenance needs.
- Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, time sheets, and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
- Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
- Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Assessed engines to inform preventive maintenance work.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Analyzed engine faults in buses and trucks, identifying potential causes and determining needed repairs.
- Executed tune-ups on diesel engines by adjusting valves and setting engine timing.
Shop Lead Mechanic
Skeeters Body Shop
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Operate Tow truck for Towing services of wrecked or abandoned vehicles.
- Hunter Engineering Certified Level 2 alignment technician.
- Service and repair all ADAS systems in all makes and models of vehicles.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
- Large automotive repair jobs from complete and total loss rebuilds to frame swaps and complete restoration of classic and new vehicles.
- Gardit Bedliner Applicator Certified.
Ag Tech/ Mechanic
Brookover Farms
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Assist in field cultivation and preperation for planting and crop harvest.
- Maintain and operate 22 irrigation engines and pivots.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to cost effectively repair and correct the issue.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Followed guidelines while performing maintenance and repairs to prevent work-related injuries.
- Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
- Kept detailed records of repairs and maintenance for reference in future work.
- Monitored irrigation equipment performance to confirm proper and efficient function.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as irrigation engines, power systems and pivot gearbox and drive motor assemblies.
Ag Tech
Redneck Repair
02.2013 - 05.2015
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
- Maintain and operate 36 GM 454 irrigation engines and 36 Valley or Zimmatic Center pivots.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS12.
High School Diploma -
Garden City High School
Garden City, KS05.2011
Skills
- Farm Machinery
- Crop Health Management
- Identify Crop Problems
- Budget Development
- Resource Utilization
- Irrigation Systems
- Overseeing Employees
- Chemical Identification
- Efficiency Improvement
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Interim Farm Manager/Mechanic
Kansas State University SWREC Finney County
11.2022 - Current
Diesel Technician
Mies And Sons Trucking
02.2022 - 11.2022
Shop Lead Mechanic
Skeeters Body Shop
05.2019 - 02.2022
Ag Tech/ Mechanic
Brookover Farms
05.2015 - 05.2019
Ag Tech
Redneck Repair
02.2013 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Bethany College
High School Diploma -
Garden City High School
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