David Eldridge
Dixon,USA
Summary
Seasoned Farm Manager with a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and driving profit growth at Telstar Farms. Expertise in farm equipment operation and inventory management, coupled with strong troubleshooting abilities and a commitment to environmental compliance. Demonstrates adaptability and a capacity for rapid learning, effectively applying new knowledge to optimize farm operations. Passionate about continuous improvement and navigating industry changes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Manager
Telstar Farms
Dixon, CA
10.2015 - Current
- Coordinate daily upkeep and irrigation for almond orchard.
- Coordinated schedules for crop duster, pruning crew, and harvest team.
- Repaired and serviced ranch equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Ensured optimal performance of all drip line components in the irrigation setup.
Farm Hand
RC Gill & Son
Dixon, USA
04.2008 - 09.2015
- Conducted efficient repairs on mechanical equipment during breakdowns.
- Irrigate crops, maintain water levels, check pumps, repair pumps, or drain pipes that are broken.
- Transferred cattle efficiently between ranch locations.
General Construction Laborer
Linden Builders
Linden, USA
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Managed heavy machinery including backhoe, excavator, skid steer.
- Poured and finished concrete and assembled metal buildings
- Remodeled houses, installed chain link fences, and built walnut hulling pits
- Executed dirt excavation tasks including running laser efficiently.
Journeyman Electrician
Chastain Electric
Dixon, USA
05.2006 - 12.2006
- Responded to written and telephone requests for commercial and residential services and wiring
- Repaired agricultural motors and used crane, hand tools, and power tools
- Discussed assignments with customer representatives and inspected installation sites to verify that electrical supply wires, conduit, switches, and breakers were installed correctly
- Timed emergency stops using conveyer and related equipment to maintain a safe working environment
- Interpreted manuals and blueprints
- Dismantled devices to gain proper access and remove defective parts
Heavy Equipment Operator
Diamond D Construction
Woodland, USA
07.2005 - 10.2005
- Operated D8, D9, loader, various wheel tractors, machinery, and service trucks
- Controlled traffic on job sites
- Performed service on equipment before and after the day’s work was complete
Driver
Ron DuPratt Ford
Dixon, USA
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Operated tow truck to move motor vehicles that were damaged by accidents, stalled, or ticketed by police
- Performed tow procedures in emergency accident situations
- Test drove customer vehicles to insure problems were fixed
- Picked up and delivered vehicles to businesses and customers
- Received calls and responded to dispatches by repair garage, automobile association, and police department by radio or telephone
- Made minor repairs to vehicles along highway, such as replacing spark plugs, batteries, light bulbs and connecting loose wires
- Dismantled vehicles to salvage parts using hand tools as wrenches, pry bars, and hacksaws
Volunteer Firefighter
Dixon Fire Department Volunteer
Dixon, USA
03.2002 - 01.2003
- Maintained facilities and equipment
- Worked with firefighters and fought fires in rural and city areas
- Responded to pager at any time to assist with firefighting
- Drove utility truck to deliver supplies during large fires
- Learned new skills by utilizing training sessions once per month
- Participated in community events including: Toys for Tots, Annual Prawn Feed Fundraiser, Christmas Tree Lighting, and 4th of July Celebration
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Course -
Solano Community College
01.2008
Fire Academy -
Solano Community College
12.2007
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School
Dixon06-2002
Skills
- Profit growth
- Operational improvement
- Farm equipment operation
- Supply purchasing
- Farm operations
- Inventory management
- Crop inspection
- Precision agriculture
- Irrigation management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Livestock management
- Crop rotation
- Supply ordering
- Crop health management
- Insect prevention
- Fertilizer application
- Environmental compliance
- Crop management
- Equipment operation
- Maintenance and repair
Certification
- Confined Space Rescue Awareness
- ICS 1-200 Basic ICS
- Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational
- First Response Awareness/Operations (Hazard Materials)
- First Responder Operations Decon (Hazard Materials)
Timeline
Farm Manager
Telstar Farms
10.2015 - Current
Farm Hand
RC Gill & Son
04.2008 - 09.2015
General Construction Laborer
Linden Builders
06.2007 - 10.2007
Journeyman Electrician
Chastain Electric
05.2006 - 12.2006
Heavy Equipment Operator
Diamond D Construction
07.2005 - 10.2005
Driver
Ron DuPratt Ford
09.2003 - 06.2005
Volunteer Firefighter
Dixon Fire Department Volunteer
03.2002 - 01.2003
- Confined Space Rescue Awareness
- ICS 1-200 Basic ICS
- Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational
- First Response Awareness/Operations (Hazard Materials)
- First Responder Operations Decon (Hazard Materials)
Emergency Medical Technician Course -
Solano Community College
Fire Academy -
Solano Community College
High School Diploma -
Dixon High School