Joseph Bird
West Terre Haute
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer
Self employed
West Terre Haute
06.2026 - Current
- Coordinated planting, spraying, and harvesting of corn, soybeans, and wheat to ensure optimal crop yields.
- Maintained and repaired all farm equipment to ensure reliable operation and minimize downtime.
- Performed repairs on all farm equipment to maintain functionality.
- Rotational grazing and lambing plans to take care of sheep.
- Built and repair all fencing
- Rewired and updated two barns and a grain bin, enhancing functionality and safety of storage facilities.
- Built a shop from the ground up.wiring framing roofing siding and insulation.
- Installed a new meter base and ran all new underground lines to 4 new breaker boxes.
- Received certificate for restricted use pesticide application
Equipment Operating Engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers 841
Terre Haute
05.2014 - Current
- Operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Executed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Implemented JSA, LOTO, work authorization forms, and managed restricted access areas to enhance workplace safety.
- Proficient on skidsteer, excavator, dozer and forklift.
- Operated equipment across diverse environments including refineries, power plants, ash pond sites, windfarms, and bridge road work to support project objectives.
Education
Technical Certificate -
Iuoe 841 Apprenticeship
Terre Haute, IN 05.2014 - 08.2017
West Vigo Highschool
West Terre Haute, INSkills
- Crop management
- Soil management
- Pesticide application
- Equipment maintenance
- Fencing construction
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Private applicator license for pesticides
- Forklift certification
- 10 hr osha
- CPR
- NFPA 70E
- Ncco expired
- Hazmat 40 expired
- Msha expired
Timeline
Farmer
Self employed
06.2026 - Current
Equipment Operating Engineer
International Union of Operating Engineers 841
05.2014 - Current
Technical Certificate -
Iuoe 841 Apprenticeship
05.2014 - 08.2017
West Vigo Highschool