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Stan Hicks

Early,TX

Summary

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with 40 years of heavy equipment experience who is knowledgeable in a wide range of trenchers, backhoes, excavators, bulldozers, and diggers. I'm skilled at moving materials, digging trenches, burying conduits, and lifting components. I am an honest, hard-worker, a problem solver, find and fix problems on machinery or troubleshooting, and remain calm under pressure. I am safety and workplace cleanliness oriented as well as a I am willing to work any shift, any hours, anytime. I am able to read maps, blueprints, and follow verbal and written instruction. Some of my personal abilities include: heat and cold tolerant, loud noises tolerant, and heights and confined spaces tolerant-skill. I'm a fast learner, a good teacher, not willing to relocate at this time but will travel and travel well. I will work holidays weekends and any other time. I am able to take orders, and I don't mind being in charge of giving them. I am teamwork compatible and leadership ready or able to follow.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Rancher

Boyd Farms
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Implemented water conservation methods for soil erosion and stock water
  • Analyzed market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Developed and executed planting schedules for optimal harvest quality.
  • Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
  • Ensured timely planting and harvesting schedules for maximum productivity and minimal waste.
  • Monitored livestock health and administered medication and vaccinations at established intervals.
  • Assisted in development of sustainable agricultural practices and policies to reduce waste.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing on seeds, feed, and equipment.
  • Heavy equipment soil and water conversation

Rancher

Double Creek Ranch
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Improved livestock health by implementing a comprehensive vaccination and deworming program.
  • Managed daily ranch operations for increased efficiency and productivity.
  • Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Implemented rotational grazing strategies to optimize pasture usage and improve land stewardship.
  • Herded livestock using ranch ATVs.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
  • Heavy equipment clearing of land.

Heavy Duty Equipment Operator

Primal LLC
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Running heavy-duty equipment including excavators, bulldozers, rock crushers, screens, track and wheel loaders, and off road dump trucks for rock crushing
  • Reduced project completion time by maintaining and repairing heavy equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Improved job site efficiency by skillfully operating heavy machinery for various construction projects.
  • Assisted with the transportation and setup of heavy equipment, ensuring safe and efficient relocation between job sites.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.

Contractor

Merworth Farms and 5 Oaks RV Park
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Cut and baled hay
  • Tore down buildings and cleared the land
  • Construction of the RV park
  • Plumber
  • Grounds keeper on the RV park

CDL Truck Driver

Various Employers
01.2000 - 01.2019
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Drove heavy loads, cattle, equipment, line trucks, boom trucks all over the United States due to contract labor that was needed during that season.

Lineman and Line Supervisor

Various Employers
01.2000 - 01.2014
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • This was contract labor and depended on the season and or catastrophe at that time throughout the year.
  • Worked for Hamilton Co. Coop, NRPC, Tessco, Texas Electric, Blackwell Electric, and J.W. Buck

Truck Mechanic

EKC Trucking
01.1985 - 01.1991
  • Performed routine oil changes, tire rotations, brake replacements as part of regular truck maintenance schedules; preventing costly damage or accidents due to wear-and-tear over time.
  • Performed electrical system diagnostics and repairs; ensuring truck safety and reliability through proactive attention to potential issues.
  • Truck driver for EKC Trucking as well

Education

Gustine High School
Gustine, TX

Skills

  • Heavy Equipment Operator (dozer, excavator, rock crusher, wheel loader, track loader, rock crusher, stacker, screens, articulating tractors, motor grader, off road trucks, backhoes, skid steers, forklifts, sky tracks, light crane, boom truck, bucket trucks, digger trucks wire machine, rope machine, tensioner)
  • Welding
  • Crop management
  • Farming
  • Sewer System
  • Constructed and designed cattle pens
  • Machinery maintenance
  • Land conservation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Project management
  • Excellent communication
  • Decision-making
  • Equipment Repair
  • Livestock management

Timeline

Rancher

Boyd Farms
11.2023 - 12.2024

Rancher

Double Creek Ranch
07.2021 - 11.2023

Heavy Duty Equipment Operator

Primal LLC
02.2020 - 07.2021

Contractor

Merworth Farms and 5 Oaks RV Park
01.2014 - 01.2021

CDL Truck Driver

Various Employers
01.2000 - 01.2019

Lineman and Line Supervisor

Various Employers
01.2000 - 01.2014

Truck Mechanic

EKC Trucking
01.1985 - 01.1991

Gustine High School
Stan Hicks