Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barnett & Son Construction
Vern Barnett
Petersburg, IN
05.2004 - Current
Installed concrete foundations for new structures, including footings and slabs.
Prepared construction sites by clearing away debris and hazardous materials.
Assisted in the assembly of scaffolding, ladders, and other equipment to ensure safe work conditions.
Mixed cement and mortar according to specific instructions.
Performed demolition tasks using a variety of tools such as sledgehammers, saws, drills.
Laid brickwork for walls and pathways as part of construction projects.
Repaired broken or damaged structures with appropriate materials such as wood or steel reinforcements.
Built temporary supports and bracing to ensure stability during construction process.
Cut timber into desired sizes with hand tools or power saws.
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
Used trowels and floats to smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete.
Signaled operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery.
Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Farmer
Barnett Farms
Petersburg, IN
01.2004 - Current
Analyzed weather forecasts and determined the best times for planting and harvesting operations.
Attended conferences and seminars to keep up-to-date on new developments in agriculture field.
Planned and implemented crop rotation schedules to maximize soil fertility.
Sowed seeds, planted seedlings, and transplanted crops by hand or with mechanized equipment.
Monitored growth of crops and weeds, applying herbicides as needed.
Harvested crops at the optimum time for maximum yield and quality.
Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
Recorded information such as production costs, yields, grades, moisture content, and other data related to crop production.
Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
Applied pesticides according to safety regulations to control pests and diseases affecting plants.
Weeded, thinned and pruned crops to verify proper sunlight and growth.
Purchased supplies, including seeds and fertilizer.
Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems and farming processes.
Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
Negotiated with buyers for sale, storage or shipment of crops or livestock.