Colten Harmening
Athens,IL
Summary
Background with the farm industry and working around heavy equipment with years of experience. I am always looking for ways to improve and better my skills. I strive to make sure all tasks and operations are performed at the highest level of safety and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Road Maintenance Worker
Menard County Road District 2
Fancy Prairie, IL
11.2024 - Current
- Cleaned ditches by removing sediment and debris from drainage systems.
- Sealed cracks on road surfaces using appropriate sealant materials.
- Followed all safety protocols while working on the job site.
- Repaired potholes by filling them with asphalt or other material.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Farm Hand
Clayton Zook
Athens, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops, ensuring timely and efficient processes.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
- Harvested crops manually and with machinery, minimizing loss and damage.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.
Farm Hand
Harmening Custom Baling
Athens, IL
06.2018 - Current
- Participated in the loading and unloading of harvested products and supplies.
- Harvested crops using appropriate methods for each crop type.
- Repaired broken fencing around the perimeter of the property.
- Conducted daily inspections of farm equipment, identifying need for repairs or adjustments.
- Inspected water troughs daily to make sure they are clean and filled with fresh water.
- Kept detailed records of crop production, livestock health, and equipment maintenance.
- Fed and watered livestock daily to ensure proper nutrition levels.
- Ensured that all tools and equipment used were properly stored after use.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
- Managed a hay field by irrigating it according to weather conditions and mowing when necessary.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment such as tractors, combines, and balers.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Harvested crops manually and with machinery, minimizing loss and damage.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.
Education
CDL (Class A) -
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, IL11-2023
High School Diploma -
Athens High School
Athens, IL06-2023
Skills
- Harvesting crops
- Heavy machinery operation
- Basic welding
- Feeding animals
- Landscaping tasks
- Soil preparation
- Crop cultivation
- Tractor driving
- Vehicle maintenance
- Flexible schedule availability
- Safe driving
- Time management
- Trained in Illinois safety regulations
- Air brake certification
- Vehicle inspection
- Strong work ethic
- Equipment maintenance
References
- Clayton Zook (217) 691-3846
- Eric Gordon (217) 341-1722
- Andy Woodrum (217) 971-9023
Timeline
Road Maintenance Worker
Menard County Road District 2
11.2024 - Current
Farm Hand
Clayton Zook
03.2022 - Current
Farm Hand
Harmening Custom Baling
06.2018 - Current
CDL (Class A) -
Midwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Athens High School
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