Joshua Wilson
New Park
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kinsley Materials
York
02.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material handling.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and tasks.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment status and needs.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job tasks, machine operation status, maintenance needs.
- Operated heavy machinery to load and unload materials efficiently.
- Followed company policies and procedures when operating machinery in order to maximize efficiency and minimize risk of injury or damage to property.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, and excavators.
- Ensured that all loads were properly balanced and secured before transporting them according to safety standards.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
- Maintained machines by refueling, lubricating and completing minor repairs.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to machine operations and safety procedures.
- Performed basic maintenance on machines such as lubricating parts or replacing filters.
Co-Owner
Wilson Valley Farm
New Park
06.1988 - Current
- Oversaw crop planning and implemented sustainable farming practices.
- Operated tractors and machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
- Maintained equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Assisted in livestock care including feeding and monitoring health.
- Monitored crop growth and reported on conditions regularly.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
- Harvested crops according to season and maintained records of yields.
- Collected eggs from chicken coops on a daily basis.
- Inspected fields regularly to identify pests or diseases that may harm crop growth.
- Prepared produce for sale and consumption by picking, cleaning, and packing with labels.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure optimal planting times.
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Participated in the loading and unloading of harvested products and supplies.
- Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment, following safety protocols.
- Assisted with the breeding and raising of livestock, including calving and lambing.
- Harvested crops manually and with machinery, minimizing loss and damage.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Assisted in the management and disposal of farm waste, adhering to environmental regulations.
- Engaged in land clearing and field preparation activities for new planting seasons.
- Moved equipment, poultry or livestock manually or using trucks or carts.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Shifted animals between grazing areas to foster sufficient access to food.
- Used all-terrain vehicles to patrol expansive land holding, pastures and grazing areas to monitor animal activities.
- Herded livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks or other enclosures.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
- Patrolled holding habitats and grazing areas to monitor animal safety and make timely repairs to equipment, gates and pens.
- Marked livestock to identify ownership and grade using brands, tags or tattoos.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and barns.
- Conducted daily inspections of farm equipment, identifying need for repairs or adjustments.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Administered medications and vaccinations or arranged for veterinarians to provide extensive treatment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
York Building Products
York
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material handling.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and tasks.
- Operated haul trucks to transport materials across mining site.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Followed designated routes to optimize material delivery efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate loading and unloading processes.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and material transported.
- Operated assigned vehicle in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Operated heavy machinery to load and unload materials efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all loading operations.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and minor repairs.
- Monitored inventory levels to facilitate timely loading of materials.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment status and needs.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job tasks, machine operation status, maintenance needs.
- Followed company policies and procedures when operating machinery in order to maximize efficiency and minimize risk of injury or damage to property.
- Ensured that all loads were properly balanced and secured before transporting them according to safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded items to and from trucks.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
Education
Small Equipment/Engine Repair
York County School of Technology
York, PA05-2008
High School Diploma -
Susquehannock High School
Glen Rock, PA05-2008
Skills
- Machine maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Following directions
- Equipment handling
- First aid training
- OSHA 10 certification
- Good judgement
- Quarry operations knowledge
- Multi-machine operation
Affiliations
- 7th generation farmer on family farm
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kinsley Materials
02.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
York Building Products
09.2015 - 09.2021
Co-Owner
Wilson Valley Farm
06.1988 - Current
Small Equipment/Engine Repair
York County School of Technology
High School Diploma -
Susquehannock High School