Derek Ohrtman
Buffalo Center
Summary
Heavy Machine Operator with expertise in equipment operation and mechanical maintenance. Demonstrated success in crop harvesting and adherence to safety regulations, maximizing machinery efficiency and yield. Proven track record of optimizing operational processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Machine Operator
thilges bros
Buffalo Center
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
- Operated local routes to ensure timely deliveries to customers.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo, ensuring secure transport of goods.
- Managed route navigation using GPS systems for efficiency.
- Checked vehicle before and after trips to ensure tire pressure, oil, and other fluid levels were adequate.
Education
Advanced Welding Degree - Trades
Northern Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA04-2024
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Mechanical maintenance
- Fertilizer application
- Crop harvesting
- Route navigation
- Vehicle inspection
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Pump maintenance
- Pre-trip inspections
- Truck loading
- Tacking and welding skills
- Machinery control
- Backhoe operation
- Equipment Repair
Certification
- Certified to build or repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Class A CDL
- Degree in advanced manufacturing
- Certified to MIG, stick, and oxyacetylene weld
Accomplishments
To be completely honest with you I didn't really try to go above the typical Highschool or college standards I was mainly focused on getting it over with so I could start making as much money as possible.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Machine Operator
thilges bros
04.2023 - 08.2025
Advanced Welding Degree - Trades
Northern Iowa Area Community College
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