Ethan Cannady

Experience

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  North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

  Jul 2010 - Apr 2015

  Research Technician

  •Performs technical laboratory duties and complete basic data analysis in a research project •Assist with soil preparation, planting, harvesting, irrigation and fertilization, as well as routine calibration, operation and general maintenance of large and complex equipment •Assist in the layout of plots, applies spray treatments, chemicals and fertilizers for pest and disease control •Complete complex breeding programs with sweet potatoes, watermelons, cucumbers, and soybeans •Able to set up irrigation pipes, lay flats, attach drip tape, and inject fertilizers •Follow protocol on equipment and regulations on research •Operate tractors, sprayer, field cultivator, chisel plow, disk, four/three row bedder, and fertilizer cultivator •Operator of GPS for planting and cultivating crops •Collect and record data on specific projects •Supervised inmates and part-time workers during projects by making sure they followed rules and regulations. Show less

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  Sampson County School Bus Garage

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  Diesel Mechanic

  Maintain and inspect buses for safety of children•Knowledge of laws and regulations for transportation and safety•Rebuild, replace or repair bus parts such as engine, brakes, transmission lines, electrical assemblies, accessories, and A/C systems•Use diagnostic equipment to repair mechanical problems•Assist in hydraulic brake lines and bleeding system for air •Perform mechanical work such as brake, oil, and tire changes•Repair any obstruction made on interior or exterior of bus•Perform 30 day inspections•Complete routine bus maintenance and preventative care daily•Respond to emergency after hour calls independently •Communicate daily with mechanics and bus drivers to help solve mechanical repairs Show less

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  NC Department oF Trasportation

  Apr 2016 - now

  Transportation Worker

  Operation of specialized landscape and farm-type equipment with attachments (hydro-seeder, pesticide sprayer and mulch blower)•Maintenance of plant bed installations•Able to lift up to 100 pounds in seedlings and plants•Record data entry for plant operations•Carry out instructions for specific task on hand•Work independently on wildflower projects at certain locations