Jacob Gross
Walland,TN
Summary
Versatile and results-driven, I excelled at Massey Electric by prioritizing tasks and maintaining a safe environment, showcasing my dependability and expertise in heavy machinery operation. Enhancing livestock welfare and reducing calf mortality, at Waters Farm demonstrates my commitment to animal husbandry and property maintenance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
East TN AgResearch And Education Center
06.2024 - Current
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
Foreman
Massey Electric
09.2018 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation techniques and safety procedures for various pieces of heavy equipment.
Farm Hand
Waters Farm
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Streamlined cattle movement among pastures by designing effective rotational grazing systems that ensured adequate forage availability throughout the year.
- Supported animal welfare initiatives by treating all livestock humanely and advocating for best practices within the industry.
- Minimized calf mortality rates with thorough neonatal care routines including colostrum administration, umbilical cord treatment, identification tagging, and recordkeeping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Maryville, TN05.2016
Skills
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Farm Equipment Maintenance
- Livestock Handling
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Property Maintenance
- Task Prioritization
- Building and Structural Repair
- Animal husbandry understanding
- Bush Hogging
Timeline
Farm Hand
East TN AgResearch And Education Center
06.2024 - Current
Foreman
Massey Electric
09.2018 - Current
Farm Hand
Waters Farm
02.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
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