Jason Kissler
Prosser,WA
Summary
Talented Mechanic with strong background in diesel engine tuning, maintenance and repair. Keeps heavy equipment and diesel vehicles running smoothly with care for components and overall functioning. Works great with team members and completes quality work. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Manage production of Row crops by closely monitoring operations and accounting for factors such as weather and market demands. Bringing 20 plus years of Farm Manager experience combined with top-notch project leadership, analytical problem-solving and tactical planning abilities. Industrious, forward-thinking and familiar with Farming practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Shop Manager/Lead Mechanic
Duane Munn & Sons Farms
Prosser, WA
08.2018 - Current
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
Production Farm Manager
Easterday Farms
Pasco, WA
01.2008 - 07.2018
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management.
- Hired, trained, and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
- Led team of 30-60 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Explained and demonstrated working techniques, practices and safety measures for permanent and migrant agricultural workers.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
Farm Manager
Kissler Farms
Quincy, WA
01.1994 - 11.2007
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management of $ budget.
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings and harvest.
- Led team of 12 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.12
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides and fertilizer.
- Explained and demonstrated working techniques, practices and safety measures for permanent and migrant agricultural workers.
- Hired, trained, and supervised seasonal workers engaged in cultivation and harvest.
Education
Automotive And Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Arizona Automotive Institute
Glendale, AZ05.1993
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
Quincy, WA05.1991
Skills
- Engine Rebuilds
- Accessories Installation
- System Rewiring
- Decision making
- Welding and Brazing
- Quality control
- Employee Supervision
- Troubleshooting with Scanners
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Inventory Management
- Hydraulic Repair
- Circuit Testing
- Pressure Gauges
- Farm Equipment operation
- Supply Ordering
- Operation of pivot Irrigation
- Hand and Power tool Operation
- Time Management
- Complex Problem solving
- Resource Allocation
- Overseeing Employees
- Coordinating maintenance
- Worker hiring
- Training proficiency
- Schedule setting
- Equipment monitoring
- Crop cultivation
- Crop planting
- Troubleshooting of High and Low voltage
Timeline
Farm Shop Manager/Lead Mechanic
Duane Munn & Sons Farms
08.2018 - Current
Production Farm Manager
Easterday Farms
01.2008 - 07.2018
Farm Manager
Kissler Farms
01.1994 - 11.2007
Automotive And Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Arizona Automotive Institute
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School