Dawid De Witt
Summary
Accomplished professional with 16+ years of diverse construction, manufacturing, and heavy equipment operations experience, in addition to holding 8+ years of farm labor equipment-Operator
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Manure Application
Nutrient Management Partners LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team performance through active participation in training programs and continued professional development courses.
- Achieved successful crop applications by accurately calibrating equipment and adhering to established protocols.
- Assisted with the loading/unloading of chemical trucks as needed; ensured proper handling procedures were followed.
- Performed detailed record-keeping of completed jobs,
- Maximized equipment efficiency through timely maintenance and repair of machinery components.
- Minimized crop damage with careful navigation of heavy machinery around delicate plants and crops.
- Improved farm productivity by operating and maintaining various types of farm equipment, including tractors, cultivators, and irrigation systems.
- Supported environmental sustainability initiatives by utilizing precision agriculture technology for targeted application of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Pulled special machines such as manure spreaders and seed drills to support crops.
Farm Equipment Operator
Pirani Farms
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted in crop production by performing tasks such as planting, cultivating, and harvesting using specialized machinery.
- Maximized equipment efficiency through timely maintenance and repair of machinery components.
- Facilitated smooth transportation of harvested crops to storage facilities using grain carts or other hauling equipment.
- Contributed to successful harvests by efficiently operating combine harvesters during peak seasons.
- Improved farm productivity by operating and maintaining various types of farm equipment, including tractors, cultivators, and irrigation systems.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Ran tractors, combines and harvesters at different times to meet crop demands.
- Applied pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to crops to enhance growth.
Custom Manure Application
Nutrient Management Partners LLC
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Enhanced team performance through active participation in training programs and continued professional development courses.
- Achieved successful crop applications by accurately calibrating equipment and adhering to established protocols.
- Assisted with the loading/unloading of chemical trucks as needed; ensured proper handling procedures were followed.
- Performed detailed record-keeping of completed jobs,
- Maximized equipment efficiency through timely maintenance and repair of machinery components.
- Minimized crop damage with careful navigation of heavy machinery around delicate plants and crops.
- Improved farm productivity by operating and maintaining various types of farm equipment, including tractors, cultivators, and irrigation systems.
- Supported environmental sustainability initiatives by utilizing precision agriculture technology for targeted application of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Pulled special machines such as manure spreaders and seed drills to support crops.
Construction Site Manager
Ruwacon (PTY)
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Served in an integral role at Ruwacon as a leading Construction Site Manager, responsible for delivering specialized project planning, project management, and site management expertise across various multimillion-dollar civil infrastructure, health care building, and concrete works projects in South Africa
- Co-led construction site planning, organization, coordination, and logistics, as well as assisted with determining the personnel, equipment, and materials necessary to complete project objectives
- Managed teams consisting of multi-disciplinary team members and subcontractors
- Led site induction and perform daily briefing/toolbox talks
- Managed day-to-day site operations and statuses to resolve issues regarding safety, quality, coordination, or change orders
- Executed daily and weekly site safety checks, as well as ensured subcontractor compliance checks were completed
- Coordinated the logistics of supplying equipment and materials to job sites, as well as managed site storage areas.
Production Manager
Raubex
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Served as a leading Production Manager in an open cast mining operation environment
- Managed and directed a number of critical production operations across a crushing crew of 10 members, including operators, laborers, and technicians
- Led quality control operations, ensuring raw crushed material met high-quality standards
- Conducted daily inspections and worked with maintenance personnel to perform maintenance and repair operations, ensuring minimal production downtime.
Plant Operator & Site Supervisor
Dwenger Excavating
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Executed daily plant operations within assigned production areas
- Monitored the feed and speed of machines during production processes to ensure quality production and care of equipment
- Conducted daily inspections and worked with maintenance personnel to perform maintenance and repair operations, ensuring minimal production downtime
- Assisted with managing internal quality control processes, inspections, and checklists for production operations.
Farm Worker
Private Farming Operation
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Worked as a multi-disciplinary Farm Worker
- In a highly-independent capacity, performed a variety of equipment operations and maintenance, livestock management, and crop management operations
- Operated and maintained countless farm machinery and equipment, including tractors, combines, sprayers, etc
- Planted corn for rounding off hogs, tasked with managing corn production throughout all stages
- Additionally, helped manage farm facilities and equipment.
Skills
- Construction Planning
- Project Closeout
- Site Inspections
- Labor Management
- GPS Systems
- Manure Spreading
- Field mapping
- Precision Agriculture
- Combine Operation
- Drainage Systems
- Land leveling
- Bulldozing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Custom Manure Application
Nutrient Management Partners LLC
11.2023 - Current
Custom Manure Application
Nutrient Management Partners LLC
02.2021 - 10.2021
Farm Equipment Operator
Pirani Farms
03.2019 - 11.2022
Construction Site Manager
Ruwacon (PTY)
01.2007 - 01.2019
Production Manager
Raubex
01.2006 - 01.2007
Plant Operator & Site Supervisor
Dwenger Excavating
01.2004 - 01.2006
Farm Worker
Private Farming Operation
01.2003 - 01.2004
Farmmachineryoperationsexperience
- Bean Drills
- Chisel Plows
- Combines
- Corn Headers & Flex 45Ft Draperheads
- Cultivators
- Disc Plows
- Fertilizer Spreaders
- John Deere CS690 Cotton Picker
- John Deere R4038-R4023 Sprayers
- John Deere 8R-9R series
- John Deere S760
- John Deere Mobile RTK & Self Guidance Systems
- Max-Emerge Planters
- Terra Gators Lime
- Dragline Manure Application
Earthmovingequipmentoperationsexperience
- 16-Yard Dam Scoops
- 544 G Front-End Loader
- 892 H Excavators
- 928 Caterpillar
- 963 CAT Traxcavator
- Caterpillar Front End Loader 928g.h-966g.h
- Caterpillar & Komatsu 20-65 Tons
- Caterpillar G, H & K Grader
- D6 & D8 CAT Dozers
- Motor Graders
Additionalexperienceeducation
- High School Diploma | President Steyn High School – Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Osha 30 Hour Construction Training.
- Chemical Applications Certificate
Areasofknowledgeexperiencespecialization
- Agricultural Industry
- Construction Site Management
- Equipment Inspections & Upkeep
- Excavation Projects
- Farming Operations
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Manufacturing Production
- Materials & Equipment Management
- Operations Management
- Plant Operations
- Team Management
- Worksite Safety & Compliance
Farmmachineryoperationsexperience
- Bean Drills
- Chisel Plows
- Combines
- Corn Headers & Flex 45Ft Draperheads
- Cultivators
- Disc Plows
- Fertilizer Spreaders
- John Deere CS690 Cotton Picker
- John Deere R4038-R4023 Sprayers
- John Deere 8R-9R series
- John Deere S760
- John Deere Mobile RTK & Self Guidance Systems
- Max-Emerge Planters
- Terra Gators Lime
- Dragline Manure Application
Earthmovingequipmentoperationsexperience
- 16-Yard Dam Scoops
- 544 G Front-End Loader
- 892 H Excavators
- 928 Caterpillar
- 963 CAT Traxcavator
- Caterpillar Front End Loader 928g.h-966g.h
- Caterpillar & Komatsu 20-65 Tons
- Caterpillar G, H & K Grader
- D6 & D8 CAT Dozers
- Motor Graders
Additionalexperienceeducation
- High School Diploma | President Steyn High School – Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Osha 30 Hour Construction Training.
- Chemical Applications Certificate
Areasofknowledgeexperiencespecialization
- Agricultural Industry
- Construction Site Management
- Equipment Inspections & Upkeep
- Excavation Projects
- Farming Operations
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Manufacturing Production
- Materials & Equipment Management
- Operations Management
- Plant Operations
- Team Management
- Worksite Safety & Compliance