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David Knowles

Saint Anthony,ID

Summary

Detail-oriented team player. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

  • Dependable worker knowledgeable about farm equipment and machinery and capable of performing routine maintenance and repairs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Hand/Mechanic

Aristocrat Farms
04.2011 - 02.2023
  • Managed potato cellar's and fixed all equipment
  • Managed GreenStar GPS
  • Operated /maintained Lockwood potato planters
  • Service, repair and maintain John Deere Tractors
  • Service ,repair and maintain a variety of Spud trucks
  • Service, repair and maintain all potato equipment like Spunik, Double L and STI sand machine.
  • Maintain and operated irrigation pivots Valley, Zimmatic, Lockwood.
  • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
  • Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
  • Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
  • Monitored and maintained irrigation systems to optimize water levels for crops.
  • Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct location.

Oil Field Worker

Schlumberger
01.2010 - 04.2011
  • Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
  • Verified PPE integrity and operation before embarking on daily journeys to reach extraction sites.
  • Connected and disconnected pipes, pumps and other production equipment to support functionality.
  • Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
  • Assisted with rigging and installation of production equipment, pumps and pipes.

Farm Hand

Marvin Hill
08.2008 - 11.2010
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
  • Administered pest or weed control initiatives which included location and identification of targets, chemical selection, and application methods.
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct location.
  • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
  • Used tractor to improve harvesting of crops.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.

Concrete Pump Operator

Lonesome Dove LLC
05.2006 - 08.2008
  • Evaluated site conditions and worked with contractors to set up truck properly.
  • Recorded operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used and operating times.
  • Coordinated efforts with supervisors and contractors to complete timely payments at end of projects.
  • Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
  • Maintained safe and accurate pump levels and closely watched pump gauges.
  • Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
  • Drove concrete truck to and from each project site responsibly to meet job demands.
  • Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
  • Operated equipment to pump concrete and produce concrete materials.
  • Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
  • Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections of concrete pumps according to regulations and checked brakes and fluid levels.
  • Stayed calm and focused in emergency situations to provide efficient fixes for diverse mechanical problems.
  • Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
  • Operated and lubricated tools to protect durability and functionality.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Kept shop workspaces and various fieldwork locations clean and organized for maximum productivity.

Concrete Pump Operator

Brundage And Bone Concrete Pumping
03.2004 - 05.2006
  • Evaluated site conditions and worked with contractors to set up truck properly.
  • Recorded operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used and operating times.
  • Coordinated efforts with supervisors and contractors to complete timely payments at end of projects.
  • Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
  • Maintained safe and accurate pump levels and closely watched pump gauges.
  • Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
  • Drove concrete truck to and from each project site responsibly to meet job demands.
  • Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
  • Operated equipment to pump concrete and produce concrete materials.
  • Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
  • Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections of concrete pumps according to regulations and checked brakes and fluid levels.
  • Stayed calm and focused in emergency situations to provide efficient fixes for diverse mechanical problems.
  • Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
  • Operated and lubricated tools to protect durability and functionality.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Concrete Pump Operator

Lonesome Dove
03.2000 - 03.2004
  • Evaluated site conditions and worked with contractors to set up truck properly.
  • Recorded operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used and operating times.
  • Coordinated efforts with supervisors and contractors to complete timely payments at end of projects.
  • Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
  • Maintained safe and accurate pump levels and closely watched pump gauges.
  • Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
  • Drove concrete truck to and from each project site responsibly to meet job demands.
  • Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
  • Operated equipment to pump concrete and produce concrete materials.
  • Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
  • Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections of concrete pumps according to regulations and checked brakes and fluid levels.
  • Stayed calm and focused in emergency situations to provide efficient fixes for diverse mechanical problems.
  • Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
  • Operated and lubricated tools to protect durability and functionality.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Education

GED -

Central High School, Rexburg
Rexburg, ID
01.1998

Skills

  • Farm Equipment Repair
  • Class A CDL with tank endorsement
  • Knowledge with Greenstar Gps systems
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Welding
  • Mechanics
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Knowledge of electric Pumps and Pivots
  • Soil Preparation
  • Harvesting Knowledge
  • Insecticides Application
  • Machinery Operation
  • Crop Planting and Fertilization
  • Field Operations
  • Forklift Operation
  • Maintains Crops
  • Machinery Upkeep
  • John Deere Equipment
  • Equipment Management
  • Tractor and Implement Operation
  • Installation Maintenance
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Post-Harvest Crop Processes
  • Harvesting Support
  • Crop Rotation
  • Disease and Infestation Identification
  • Safe Equipment Use
  • Safety Techniques
  • Fertilizer Application
  • Safety Management
  • Technical Skills
  • Case IH Equipment

Timeline

Farm Hand/Mechanic

Aristocrat Farms
04.2011 - 02.2023

Oil Field Worker

Schlumberger
01.2010 - 04.2011

Farm Hand

Marvin Hill
08.2008 - 11.2010

Concrete Pump Operator

Lonesome Dove LLC
05.2006 - 08.2008

Concrete Pump Operator

Brundage And Bone Concrete Pumping
03.2004 - 05.2006

Concrete Pump Operator

Lonesome Dove
03.2000 - 03.2004

GED -

Central High School, Rexburg

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