Joseph Johnson
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 701-448-2868, (C) 701-516-3826, (F) 701-448-2868
Objective
Seeking position of equipment operator. Experienced in all types of farm equipment operation including tractors, semi trucks, sprayers, combines, and more. Also many hours of backhoe and excavator experience. Experienced custom harvester with many miles in grain trucks.
Work Experience
Farmer (01/01/2005 – Present)
Started farming with my father full time 6 years ago. Have shared workload and job duties while helping each other out. Working on taking over the operation when he is ready to retire.
Last Employer: Eric Johnson, Turtle Lake, ND
Contact Person: Eric Johnson 701-391-3826
Responsibilities: Seeding, spraying, harvesting, crop scouting, farm planning, grain hauling. Also do custom farm work and excavator work.
Accomplishments: Have acquired 750 acres of my own land and have purchased several large pieces of equipment for the farm.
Truck Driver (10/12/2009 – Present)
Loading and transporting various equipment around the area. Also work in the shop repairing all different types of equipment including combines and tractors.
Last Employer: Lakeside Machinery Inc. Garrison ND
Contact Person: Terry Metz 701-463-2271
Responsibilities: Loading, unloading, and transporting various types of machinery around the area.
Accomplishments: Keeping the truck and trailer in operating condition and making sure loads are secured.
Education
Establishment: Bismarck State College, Bismarck ND
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Education Period: 08/16/2006 - 05/05/2008
Speciality: Farm Management
Average Grade: B
Details: Degree recieved in farm management including classes regarding welding, safe operation of equipment, and management of operations.
Skills
Used to hard work, long and irregular hours, fast learner at operating new equipment, good at following orders.
Computer Skills: Know basic computer programs.
Foreign Language Skills: None
Additional Information
My education has helped me alot in providing me with good guidelines about saftey and management.
Honors: Many awards in FFA and other accomplishments.
Professional Membership: National Farmers Union member.
Certifications or Licensures: Private pilots license
Interests
I enjoy farming, operating equipment, and driving truck. Also have my private pilots license and truly enjoy flying around the area. I also work on various types of equipment and vehicles in my spare time.