Lizandro Estrada
Taft,CA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to add value to an exciting team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Field Worker
Torres Farm Labor Contractor inc
Bakersfield, California
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Recorded information about pesticide use, yields or costs.
- Monitor field conditions to determine crop readiness and sustainability.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment.
- Collected and recorded data on crop yield and productivity for analysis.
- Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping.
- Weeded out unwanted plants from cultivated areas.
- Harvested plants and transplanted or potted and labeled.
- Performed basic repairs and preventative maintenance on farming equipment.
- Applied pesticides or herbicides to control weeds and pests according to safety protocols.
Farm Laborer
Esparza Enterprises
Bakersfield, CA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Mulched and fertilized crops to improve yield.
- Prepared produce for sale and consumption by picking, cleaning, and packing with labels.
- Removed roots, rocks and debris from field in preparation for planting.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, plows, harvesters and other tools.
Agricultural Field Worker
M.A. Medina
Bakersfield, CA
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Cleaned up debris from job sites at the end of each shift.
- Assisted in the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops, ensuring timely and efficient processes.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables by hand.
- Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping.
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment.
- Ensured compliance with agricultural safety standards and regulations.
- Conducted soil preparation tasks such as plowing, harrowing, and fertilizing.
- Weeded out unwanted plants from cultivated areas.
Spray Operator/Yard Hand
Sun Pacific Products
Bakersfield, CA
04.2015 - 09.2020
- Utilized required safety equipment and followed refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
- Applied paint and industrial coatings to fabricated metal products.
- Adapted pest control strategies based on seasonal pest trends and emerging pest threats.
- Operated and maintained pest control equipment and vehicles, ensuring they were in good working condition.
- Conducted regular inspections of areas to be treated for pests or weeds.
- Suggested natural pesticides to eliminate pantry moths, fruit flies and stink bugs.
- Maintained knowledge and adhered to state rules and regulations.
- Assessed pest infestations in residential and commercial properties to identify appropriate treatment methods.
- Mixed chemicals and fertilizers according to manufacturer instructions and safety standard to protect people, pests and vegetation from harm.
- Calibrated equipment used for applying pesticides according to manufacturer specifications.
- Attended training sessions covering topics such as safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Disposed of contaminated material safely according to local regulations.
- Applied pesticides and other control strategies to manage pests.
- Inspected crops for signs of damage from insect pests or diseases before applying pesticides.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Drove tractors according to job needs.
- Operated tractors and heavy equipment to meet agricultural site needs.
Septic Truck Driver
E.E. Hall
Bakersfield, California
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
- Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taft Union High School
Taft, CA06-2011
Associate of Arts - History
Taft College
Taft, CASkills
- Crop management
- Bilingual
- Animal husbandry
- Irrigation systems
- Farm machinery operation
- Horticulture practices
- Weed management
- Truck loading and unloading
- Landscaping
- Chemical mixing
- Clean driving record
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Agricultural Field Worker
Torres Farm Labor Contractor inc
02.2024 - 11.2024
Farm Laborer
Esparza Enterprises
09.2023 - 01.2024
Agricultural Field Worker
M.A. Medina
03.2023 - 09.2023
Spray Operator/Yard Hand
Sun Pacific Products
04.2015 - 09.2020
Septic Truck Driver
E.E. Hall
02.2013 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Taft Union High School
Associate of Arts - History
Taft College