Joshua Ward
Milton,KY
Summary
Hard-working and dependable high school student with extensive hands-on experience in farm operations, landscaping, and construction. Certified in NCCER Core curriculum with a proven track record of safety awareness, mechanical aptitude, and a strong work ethic. Seeking a general labor, carpentry, landscaping or any job role to apply practical technical skills and contribute to a productive team.
Overview
16
16
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Family-Owned Farm
Milton, USA
01.2013 - Current
- Operated farming equipment for planting crops
- Assisted with livestock care and feeding on a daily basis.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in storage areas on the farm.
- Collaborated with family members to implement efficient farming practices.
- Prepared soil and planted seeds according to seasonal schedules.
- Supported seasonal labor needs during peak planting and harvest times.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Worked with farm family to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Second-Year Carpentry Student
CARROLL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
CARROLLTON, KY 01.2011 - 08.2026
Skills
- Farm machinery operation
- Concrete Preparation
- Boundary fencing construction
- Soil Preparation
- Stump Removal
- Firewood Processing
- Pressure Washing
- Basic Masonry
- Heavy Lifting
- Team lifting
- Physical strength
- Ditch digging
- Animal Husbandry
- Fertilizer application
- Groundskeeping Management
- Landscaping
- Hand & Power Tool Operation
- Vehicle unloading and loading
- Safety regulations
- Safety persuades
- Ladder safety
- Hand-eye coordination
- Time management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Snow removal
- Material preparation
- Debris removal
Languages
English, Native
Timeline
Laborer
Family-Owned Farm
01.2013 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Second-Year Carpentry Student
CARROLL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
01.2011 - 08.2026