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WILLIAM ROTTINGHAUS

Waterloo,IA

Summary

Seasoned grain farmer and part-time dump truck operator with over three decades of experience. Expert in farm machinery operation and grain handling, with a proven track record of enhancing sustainable agricultural practices. Demonstrated leadership in managing a team of 4, ensuring efficiency and safety. Holds a private pesticide license and a current CDL, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and commitment to environmental stewardship.

Overview

2006
2006
years of professional experience

Work History

Farmer

Self Employed

I've been a grain farmer since 1988

  • Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
  • Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
  • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
  • Identified, isolated and treated diverse pests and diseases in crops and livestock.
  • Assisted in development of sustainable agricultural practices and policies to reduce waste.
  • Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
  • Trained and supervised farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocols.
  • Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
  • Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
  • Placed supply orders, restocked supplies and merchandised products for purchase by customers.
  • Used [Software] to record and document information regarding pesticide use, yields and costs.
  • Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
  • Coordinated inventories of seeds, chemicals, plant nutrients and tools to achieve business targets.
  • Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
  • Ive held a private pesticide license since 1992 and Test every three years. which includes insecticide and fungicide.
  • I typically apply ,spray insecticide and herbicide on 450 acres of corn every year.
  • In charge of 4 employees and making sure they do their job accordingly to my business plan.

Dump Trucking Part Time

Self Employed
03.1988 - 04.2005

Personally owned and operated dump trucking service mainly for Aspro Inc and Bob Brustkern cement company

I also have a current CDL Liscense and still Haul all of my grain to town with a 90,000. lb semi

Education

High School Diploma -

Don Bosco
Gilbertville, IA
05-1984

Skills

2013 to 2018

volunteered at Laporte city golf course Wally the owner had trouble making the course pay the bills so quite a few of the members helped alot I mostly ran fairway mower and cleaned up after storms also changed oil and blades on the John deere fairway mower

  • Grain handling
  • Farm machinery operation

Timeline

Dump Trucking Part Time

Self Employed
03.1988 - 04.2005

Farmer

Self Employed

High School Diploma -

Don Bosco
WILLIAM ROTTINGHAUS