Preston Jones
lorena,Texas
Summary
Self-motivated Ranch Hand with success in caring for an agricultural property. Competent in using problem-solving techniques while working with animals and maintaining the grounds. Quick-thinking in reporting property damage or serious concerns promptly to the supervisor before resolving the issue. Talented in prioritizing safety when operating heavy machinery and hand tools.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Quahadi Ranch Hand
Quahadi Ranch/Stephen Smith
Stephenville, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the daily care of livestock, including feeding and watering animals.
- Maintained fences and gates to ensure safety of animals.
- Performed general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
- Operated tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
- Monitored pastures for health of vegetation and water sources.
- Conducted regular inspections of buildings, vehicles, and grounds for needed repairs or maintenance.
- Transported feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
- Identified problems and took corrective action when necessary.
- Participated in the development of a biosecurity plan for the ranch.
- Repaired broken fencing or other structures on the property.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies, feed., ensuring appropriate levels are maintained.
- Cleaned out tanks used for storing water or fuel on the property.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Operated ranch equipment for animal care and transport or field irrigation.
- Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Cared for livestock and monitored health and living spaces.
- Provided water, food, vaccinations, and healthcare for livestock.
- Organized and cleaned barns, stables, and other farm structures regularly.
- Provided assistance with the capture and handling of small mammals for research purposes.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports summarizing wildlife survey results.
- Assisted with the tagging and tracking of animals using radio telemetry equipment.
- Collected samples from plants, soil, water, or other materials for laboratory analysis.
Education
Wildlife Management
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05-2026
Skills
- Livestock management
- Teamwork
- Harvester safety
- Trail maintenance
- Horse training
- Hand tools
- Groundskeeping
- Livestock care
- Agriculture management
- Safety techniques
- Lifting and carrying 100 pounds
- Water management
- GPS Navigation
- Brush removal
- Land preparation
- Plowing
- tractor skid steer and bulldozer tool use
Timeline
Quahadi Ranch Hand
Quahadi Ranch/Stephen Smith
05.2023 - Current
Wildlife Management
Tarleton State University
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