Donald Roberts
Nebraska City
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Maintenance Director
City Of Peru, Nebraska
Peru, NE
10.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily maintenance operations for city facilities, ensuring functionality and safety.
- Oversaw streets, drinking water, sewer, mowing departments
- Managed preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan and reduce downtime.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for maintenance staff efficiency.
- Coordinated emergency repairs, minimizing disruption to city services and operations.
- Trained and mentored maintenance team on best practices, enhancing skill sets and performance.
- Collaborated with city officials to plan budget allocations for maintenance projects and improvements.
- Established relationships with vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure quality service delivery.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of staff performance, offering feedback and opportunities for professional growth within the maintenance department.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Implemented emergency response plans and procedures for facility-related incidents, ensuring a swift and coordinated approach to minimize impact.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Frontier cooperative
Syracuse, Ne
08.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations related to operations activities.
- Provided support to management by troubleshooting operational issues.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival and directed guests to appropriate facility locations.
- Answered questions and concerns regarding company products, services and prices.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
- Performed general maintenance and repair.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
Custom Applicator
Heartland Coop
Nebraska City, NE
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Operated and maintained custom application equipment to ensure precision in field operations.
- Assessed crop conditions to determine appropriate application rates and timing for optimal yield.
- Collaborated with agronomy team to develop tailored application plans based on client needs.
- Executed safety protocols and conducted equipment inspections prior to operation to minimize risks.
- Trained junior applicators on best practices for equipment handling and application techniques.
- Improved operational efficiency by implementing new techniques and technologies in application processes.
- Enhanced team performance through active participation in training programs and continued professional development courses.
- Reduced product waste by closely monitoring inventory and implementing proper storage procedures.
- Achieved successful crop applications by accurately calibrating equipment and adhering to established protocols.
- Increased overall customer satisfaction through prompt issue resolution related to product application concerns or discrepancies.
- Performed detailed record-keeping of completed jobs, ensuring accurate billing and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow team members and management to ensure smooth operations and a high standard of service for clients.
- Collaborated with agronomists to develop customized solutions for optimal crop growth and yield improvement.
- Maintained strong client relationships through clear communication and timely service delivery.
- Unload barges and rail cars
- Blended fertilizer for prescribed mixes
BREEDING TECHNICIAN/FARM HAND
Kirby joy farms
Nebraska City, Nebraska
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Breeding show hogs
- Planting crops
- Harvesting crops
- Farrowing hogs
- Executed daily feeding regimens with precise measurements to promote optimal growth conditions.
- Monitored livestock health, nutrition, and reproduction activities on a daily basis.
- Injected vaccines, and dust air with vaccine powder to protect animals from diseases.
- Bathed and groomed animals.
- Injected prepared animal semen into female animals for breeding purposes, by inserting nozzle of syringe into vagina and depressing syringe plunger.
- Exhibited animals at shows.
- Built hutches, pens, and fenced yards.
- Treated minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses and injuries.
- Fed and watered animals and cleaned and disinfected pens, cages, yards, and hutches.
- Branded, tattooed, or tagged animals to allow animal identification.
- Performed procedures such as animal dehorning and castration.
CREW MEMBER
McDonald's
Nebraska City, Nebraska
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Operated kitchen equipment safely according to standard operating procedures.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures while completing daily tasks.
- Identified and properly disposed of spoiled and expired food items to promote food safety and prevent cross-contamination.
- Washed dishes, glassware, and silverware after meals.
- Assisted in unloading stock from delivery trucks and stocking shelves accordingly.
- Maintained knowledge of store menus to advertise promotions and limited-time offers.
- Prepared daily food items and cooked simple foods and beverages, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, and coffee, using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures.
- Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating customer needs and responding promptly to their requests or concerns.
- Prepared and served cold drinks, and frozen milk drinks and desserts, using drink-dispensing, milkshake, and frozen custard machines.
- Recommended menu items according to customer preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Placed orders into POS systems and handled cash and credit transactions.
- Wrapped menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
Education
No Degree -
Midland University
Fremont, NEHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Nebraska city high school
Nebraska City, NEBRASKA05.2015
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Safety Policies
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Operations And Procedural Knowledge
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Freight Handling
- Rotation Requirements
- Equipment Operation
Certification
Custom applicator
Timeline
Utility Maintenance Director
City Of Peru, Nebraska
10.2025 - Current
Custom Applicator
Heartland Coop
04.2024 - 10.2025
OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Frontier cooperative
08.2022 - Current
BREEDING TECHNICIAN/FARM HAND
Kirby joy farms
07.2018 - 04.2022
CREW MEMBER
McDonald's
02.2013 - 04.2015
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Nebraska city high school
No Degree -
Midland University