david kaplan
Weidman,MI
Summary
Seasoned Farmer with well-rounded experience in , crop cultivation, and farm machinery operation. Demonstrated leadership skills managing farm operations successfully. Proven ability to implement innovative techniques for increased productivity and cost efficiency. Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under challenging situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Potato Truck Driver
Anderson Brothers
Blanchard, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
Tree Farmer/Supervisor
Swans tree farm
Weidman, MI
05.2018 - 11.2021
- Established relationships with vendors for purchasing supplies at competitive prices.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored growth of crops and weeds, applying herbicides as needed.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems, and farming processes.
Tree and Snow Removal
Owner Operator Independent
Weidman, Michigan
08.2011 - 04.2018
- Ensured that all equipment was properly stored at end of shift.
- Inspected vehicle prior to use for any malfunctions or damages.
- Loaded and unloaded sandbags for traction control on slippery surfaces.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on snow plows to ensure proper operation.
- Observed traffic laws while driving snowplow through congested streets or highways.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls regarding storm damage or hazardous conditions requiring immediate attention.
- Operated snow plow to clear roads and sidewalks of accumulated snow, ice, and debris.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
Fabrication Worker
Wilson steel
Weidman, MI
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Provide feedback to management regarding improvements that could be made in the fabrication process.
- Maintain a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
- Clean up work area after completion of job tasks.
- Install mechanical components such as tanks, pipes, valves and pumps.
- Assemble fabricated parts into larger subassemblies or complete units using various fastening methods such as riveting or bolting.
- Inspect completed welds for accuracy and conformity with specifications.
- Train new employees in fabrication procedures.
- Fabricate components using cutting torches, plasma cutters, grinders, saws, press brakes or other hand tools as needed.
- Set up jigs and fixtures for production runs.
- Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
- Marked cutting lines and measurements on materials.
- Gathered required parts for product assembly and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
Education
Cdl
Regen Trucking School
Mount Pleasant, MI08-2024
Associate of Arts -
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZSkills
- Farm Operations Management
- First Aid Training
- Safety Procedures
- Labor Management
- Farm Equipment Maintenance
- Map reading abilities
- Hydraulics
- Accurate record keeping
- Safe Driving Practices
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Safe Driving
- Route Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake Certification
- Trained in safety regulations
- DOT Compliance
- Valid CDL
Timeline
Potato Truck Driver
Anderson Brothers
09.2024 - Current
Tree Farmer/Supervisor
Swans tree farm
05.2018 - 11.2021
Fabrication Worker
Wilson steel
04.2016 - 11.2016
Tree and Snow Removal
Owner Operator Independent
08.2011 - 04.2018
Cdl
Regen Trucking School
Associate of Arts -
Yavapai College