Arturo Elizondo
Shafter
Summary
Diligent and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in agricultural and construction settings, notably with OD Handel and Sons. Demonstrated expertise in farm equipment operation and a proven ability to manage heavy lifting tasks efficiently. Achieved significant improvements in crop yield and operational safety through meticulous care and maintenance of equipment. Skilled in collaborative projects, showcasing exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Labor
OD Handel and Sons
01.2008 - 02.2025
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops, and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, goats, and pigs.
- Operated harvesters and cultivators to till soil and plow fields.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
- Built and mended fencing to prevent stock from straying, divide land and improve organization.
- Weeded gardens with garden forks, hoes and trowels, regularly using mulch mixed in with pre-emergent to prevent weeds from germinating.
- Used water hoses, disinfectant solutions and shovels to clean livestock pens.
- Prepared land for planting crops to sow seeds for successful harvests.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Cared for livestock by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
- Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
- Trimmed and removed unwanted plant growth to improve health and yield of crops.
- Inspected crops for signs of pests and disease to implement necessary control measures.
Pipeline Laborer
GM Mississippi
05.2006 - 11.2008
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
Education
Certificate of Training - Advanced Welding Technology
Advanced Career Institute
Bakersfield Ca01-2025
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
Shafter, CA05-2006
Skills
- Farm equipment operation
- Crops harvesting
- Heavy lifting
- Flux core welding
- Able to lift [50] pounds
- Welding understanding
- Safe equipment use
- Equipment operation
- Irrigation system
- Welding skills
- Plastic welding expertise
- Mig and tig welding
- Welding tools
- General welding
Certification
Certificate of Training Advanced Welding Technology
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Farm Labor
OD Handel and Sons
01.2008 - 02.2025
Pipeline Laborer
GM Mississippi
05.2006 - 11.2008
Certificate of Training - Advanced Welding Technology
Advanced Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
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