Jacques Rico
Moreauville,LA
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator /Diesel Mechanic
Shannon Lemoine Farms
Mansura, Louisiana
08.2026 - Current
- Inspected equipment prior to use and communicated repair needs to supervisors to ensure operational readiness.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Evaluated equipment for defects before and after shift and documented the condition in reports to inform maintenance decisions.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Attached hydraulic hoses, belts, and mechanical linkages to tractors to ensure proper operation.
- Replaced belts, hoses, batteries, and worn mechanical parts.
- Followed safety procedures while working around machinery.
- Maintained cleanliness of equipment, tools, and work areas to uphold safety and efficiency standards after daily farm duties.
- Supported planting, cultivating, and harvesting work in farm fields.
Farm Manager
S&R Farms
Moreauville, Louisiana
01.2018 - Current
- Monitored livestock care routines, feeding schedules, and animal health checks.
- Supervised daily farm operations to ensure effective planting, irrigation, and harvest activities.
- Communicated with farm management on schedules, supplies, and labor needs.
- Performed regular maintenance on irrigation systems to ensure optimal water flow throughout the property.
- Developed strategies for efficient planting, harvesting, and storage of crops.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
- Monitored crop health through regular field inspections and implemented corrective actions.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and ensured timely completion of responsibilities.
- Monitored fields to drive proper irrigation, weed control and pest control.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Arranged for transportation, equipment and living quarters for seasonal workers.
- Trained workers on livestock care and field operations
- Operated excavators, loaders, and dozers for site preparation and material handling.
- Inspected equipment before shifts and reported maintenance needs to supervisors.
- Adjusted machine controls for precise digging, leveling, and backfilling work.
- Performed routine fueling, cleaning, and basic upkeep on assigned equipment.
- Operated a front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Moved construction materials between job sites using off-road vehicles. from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Inspected buildings and structures to identify areas needing repair or improvement.
Laborer
BEN LACOUR FARMS
Moreauville, Louisiana
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep Shop organized.
- Removed waste and damaged equipment from work areas,.
- Completed errands to gather necessary supplies for projects
Auto Mechanic Assistant
S&R Tire & Lube
Moreauville, Louisiana
09.2019 - 05.2025
- Assisted tire rotations, oil changes, and fluid services in busy tire and lube bay.
- Inspected brakes, belts, hoses, and filters for wear before technician repair.
- Mounted, balanced, and installed tires using tire service machines and hand tools.
- Organized shop inventory, disposed of waste properly, and maintained work area standards.
- Assisted in diagnosing vehicle problems by testing components and systems using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Assisted with the installation of aftermarket performance accessories such as exhaust systems, turbochargers and air intake kits.
- Repaired and replaced worn parts such as brakes, spark plugs, radiators, batteries, belts, hoses and other mechanical parts.
- Tested electrical systems including starters, alternators, lighting systems and wiring harnesses for proper operation.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as changing oil, checking fluids, and replacing filters.
- Connected wiring to control panels in compliance with safety standards.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Completed rebuilds, repairs and replacements of hydraulic pumps and cylinders.
Welder
Avoyelles Fabrication
Plaucheville, Louisiana
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Welded structural steel components for fabrication shop projects at Avoyelles Fabrication.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Tractor Operator
Reliable Oil Co ( Buckhorn)
Livonia, Louisiana
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated equipment at Reliable Oil Co Buckhorn safely and consistently.
- Graded roads and leveled work areas for wellsite access.
- Inspected equipment for safety before each hunt and performed necessary repairs.
- Operated all-terrain vehicles, boats, and tractors to plant and improve vegetation for wildlife
- Established a variety of bait stations to attract game animals for guided hunts.
- Mowed lawns for commercial properties to maintain aesthetics and client satisfaction. and trimmed edges across commercial landscape sites
Education
Vocational - Diesel Mechanic
SLCC T H Harris
Opelousas, LA08-2026
Vocational - Welding And Fabrication
CLTCC Cottonport Campus
Cottonport, LA07-2025
High School Diploma -
Avoyelles High School
Moreauville, LA05-2025
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Diesel diagnostics
- Welding fabrication
- Heavy equipment
- Preventive maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operator
Certification
- National Center for Construction Education & Research NCCER
- Louisiana Beef Quality Assurance Certification
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card) with Maritime Access
References
- References :
- Jason Smith - S&R Tire & Lube 318-240-4119
- Clay Roblin - DuckHorn 318-240-3139
- Shannon Lemoine - Shannon Lemoine Farm 318-264-8418
- Ben Lacour - Ben Lacour Farms 318-305-7064
- Damion Zaunbrecher - CLTCC school 318-240-4004
Timeline
Equipment Operator /Diesel Mechanic
Shannon Lemoine Farms
08.2026 - Current
Laborer
BEN LACOUR FARMS
02.2025 - 08.2025
Welder
Avoyelles Fabrication
10.2023 - 02.2025
Auto Mechanic Assistant
S&R Tire & Lube
09.2019 - 05.2025
Tractor Operator
Reliable Oil Co ( Buckhorn)
05.2019 - 08.2019
Farm Manager
S&R Farms
01.2018 - Current
Vocational - Diesel Mechanic
SLCC T H Harris
Vocational - Welding And Fabrication
CLTCC Cottonport Campus
High School Diploma -
Avoyelles High School