Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Mitchell Obst

Merrygoen,NSW

Summary

Experienced Rural Contractor with over 6 years of experience in agriculture. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Rural Contractor

Obsty's Rural Contracting
12.2016 - Current
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Farm Hand

Black Dog Ag Services
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
  • Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
  • Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
  • Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
  • Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
  • Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
  • Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
  • Identified weeds, pests and plants to determine application and selection of fertilizers and pesticides.
  • Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.

Farm Worker

GrenFairy
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Supervised all planting, cultivating, fertilization, irrigation, spraying and harvesting field operations.
  • Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
  • Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
  • Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Took care of stock needs.
  • Used tractors, trucks, trailers, forklifts and various attachments to transport animals, feed and supplies necessary for smooth and efficient farm operations.
  • Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.

Station Hand

Mittiebah Station
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
  • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
  • Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
  • Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
  • Cleared away animal waste by hosing out operational areas.
  • Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
  • Assisted in farm animal branding, dipping and shearing.

Station Hand

Caigan Station
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Education

No Degree - Secondary Education

St Stanislaus' College
Bathurst, NSW
12.2012

Certificate II - Building

TAFE NSW
Dubbo, NSW
12.2012

Skills

  • Rural Development
  • Rural Deliveries
  • Contractor Oversight
  • Contractor Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Decision-Making
  • Self-Motivated
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Planning and Coordination
  • PPE Compliance
  • Teambuilding
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Agricultural Production
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Crop Planting and Harvesting
  • Hay Mowing and Baling
  • Building and Structures Repair
  • Farm Machinery
  • Farm Vehicle Operation
  • Pesticide and Fertilizer Application
  • Basic Repairs
  • Crop Fertilization
  • Farm Equipment Maintenance
  • Disease and Infestation Identification
  • Crop Management
  • Field Inspection
  • Plowing, Harrowing and Fertilizing
  • Pest Management
  • Pasture Management
  • Herbicide Application
  • Post-Harvest Crop Processes
  • Tractor Operation

Timeline

Rural Contractor

Obsty's Rural Contracting
12.2016 - Current

Farm Hand

Black Dog Ag Services
09.2015 - 12.2016

Farm Worker

GrenFairy
01.2015 - 08.2015

Station Hand

Mittiebah Station
01.2014 - 12.2014

Station Hand

Caigan Station
01.2013 - 12.2013

No Degree - Secondary Education

St Stanislaus' College

Certificate II - Building

TAFE NSW
Mitchell Obst