Jaco Van Niekerk
Dumas,Texas
Summary
Professional farmer experienced in a diverse agribusiness. Physically active and able to work at fast-pace changing environment. Personable and up to date on latest farming technologies and techniques.
Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment.
Responsible equipment operator with several years of hands-on experience operating heavy equipment in various sectors. Expert at smoothly handling tools to complete work. Sound knowledge of safety regulations and practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Gibson Farms
Dumas, Texas
12.2017 - Current
- Farming Equipment
- Construction equipment, Semi trucks
- JD equipment
- Tractors , spray rig, combining, chopper and JD green stare
- Construction
- Case, Cat and JD loader
- Semi Trucks
- Peter build Freightliner
- Compost Equipment
- Tractor with Turning machine
- Operated heavy machinery for planting and harvesting crops on the farm.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Coordinated with team members to manage daily farming operations efficiently.
- Monitored equipment functionality during field operations to prevent breakdowns.
- Trained new operators on machinery handling and safety protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation of fields for planting through tilling and fertilizing.
- Collaborated with supervisors to optimize workflow and resource allocation on-site.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- 8400 B Terra gator
- Tractor with JBS spreader trailer
- Farm CDL
Mechanical Technician
Afgri South Africa
01.2014 - 01.2017
- 2014 – 2015 - first year apprentice
- 2015 – 2016 - Second year apprentice
- 2016 – 2017 - Third year qualified as a technician
Maintenance and Repair Technician
Oosthuizen Transport
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintenance and repair on truck and trailers.
- SG Coal
Education
High School Diploma -
Morgenzon Agricultura Academy
Morgenzon in South Africa , MP 02.1997 - 01.2009
Skills
- Management of livestock
- Highly motivated
- Work well under pressure
- Leadership/management skills
- Reliable
- Physically active
- Skilled problem solver
- Motivated team player
- Adaptable and fast learner
- Multi lingual
- Workflow optimization
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Technical troubleshooting
- Proficient with [equipment]
American Experience
12/29/2017, True, Equipment Operator, Farming Equipment, Construction equipment, Semi trucks, JD equipment, Trackers, spray rig, combining, chopper and JD green stare, Construction, Case, Cat and JD loader, Semi Trucks, Peterbilt Freightliner, Compost Equipment, Tracker with Turning machine, 8400 B Terra gator, Tracker with JBS spreader trailer
Certification
Farm CDL
Courses Completed
- First Year Apprentice, 09/2014 - 06/2015
- Second Year Apprentice, 09/2015 - 06/2016
- Third Year Qualified as a Technician, 09/2016 - 06/2017
Working History
- Maintenance and Repair Technician, Oosthuizen Transport [SG Coal], 01/2013, 12/2014, Maintenance and repair on truck and trailers.
- Mechanical Technician, Afgri South Africa, 01/2014, 12/2017, Various mechanical technician duties.
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Gibson Farms
12.2017 - Current
Mechanical Technician
Afgri South Africa
01.2014 - 01.2017
Maintenance and Repair Technician
Oosthuizen Transport
01.2013 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Morgenzon Agricultura Academy
02.1997 - 01.2009