Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Colton Kopcrak

Summary

Energetically contributed to Ethos Global as a versatile Ranch-Hand and Water Restoration Worker, excelling in machinery repairs and teamwork. Demonstrated robust endurance and safety awareness, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and preventive maintenance practices. Skilled in both heavy lifting and fostering a positive work environment, I consistently achieved personal and company goals, showcasing a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to challenges.

Overview

4
4

Years of experience

Work History

All Around Ranch-Hand

Ethos Global
06.2023 - 10.2024


  • Built new fence, and mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
  • Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
  • Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification
  • Assisted by loading and unloading heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Safeguarded ranch property against natural disasters such as wildfires or floods through preventive measures like firebreaks and drainage systems.

Water Restoration Worker

Ethos Global
07.2023 - 10.2024
  • Seasonal work July - October | 2023 -2024
  • Worked with grant funded offices to build in water structures including BDA's and PAL structures
  • Extensive work around and maintaining heavy machinery (Hydraulic hose repair, Track/Tire repair, Regular fluid checks, and maintaining clean and safe equipment)
  • Completed projects on time with efficient management of tasks and coordination of heavy machinery operations.
  • Managed a small crew building in water structures
  • Worked with using and maintaining ATV's

Loggers Assistant

Ethos Global
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Winter work, comfortable working in cold environments
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • (Skidsteers, excavators, Log Skidders, Bulldozers, Road Graders)
  • Experienced in chainsaw use and maintenance
  • Increased safety standards with thorough equipment maintenance
  • Conducted regular site assessments to identify potential hazards, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Optimized felling strategies to minimize damage to residual trees and surrounding vegetation.
  • Worked closely with other loggers to drag timber to loading deck.
  • Measured logs and checked logs for defects.
  • Handled bucking of trees and removed cut-down limbs.
  • Set up and removed cables prior to and after tree cutting.
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections as part of preventative maintenance programs, reducing downtime due to mechanical failures.
  • Monitored weather conditions closely to make informed decisions on daily operations that ensured worker safety.
  • Assisted in snow removal tasks during winter months, contributing to safe driving conditions for company operations

Irrigation Ranch-hand

Shine Ranches
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Worked with maintaining proper schedule of pivot turn on/off
  • Worked with pivot repair and maintenance
  • Experience in monitoring and maintaining flood based irrigation systems
  • Herded livestock using horses and/or ranch ATVs.
  • Experience in welding/metalwork on around ranch projects and shopwork
  • Light experience in heavy plumbing work
  • Experience working with and on farm machinery (Tractors, Excavators, Backhoes)

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakeview High School
Lakeview, OR
06.2023

Skills

  • Team Player
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Endurance and Stamina
  • Willingness to learn
  • Safety awareness
  • Basic Welding
  • Machinery upkeep
  • Machinery repairs
  • Livestock Operations
  • Groundwork
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Truck loading and unloading

Timeline

Irrigation Ranch-hand

Shine Ranches
04.2024 - 09.2024

Loggers Assistant

Ethos Global
11.2023 - 02.2024

Water Restoration Worker

Ethos Global
07.2023 - 10.2024

All Around Ranch-Hand

Ethos Global
06.2023 - 10.2024

High School Diploma -

Lakeview High School
Colton Kopcrak