Richard KUEHN

Managed, implemented, and inspected site-specific stormwater and erosion control plans, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations during construction.

• Oversaw site remediation to implement soil stabilization techniques and mitigate erosion damage.
• Installation of rock check dams, erosion blanket, silt fence, waddles, soil seeding, Hydroseeding, plants, and Trees
• Managed crews in grading, earthwork, utility installation, site furnishings, demolition, and concrete installation/removal, ensuring project timelines were met.
• Oversaw operations across multiple projects, enhancing crew collaboration and ensuring adherence to project schedules.
• Utilized blueprints to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications.
• Site inspections for state compliance.
• Reviewed and approved timecards for crew, ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with labor regulations.
• ordering materials, labor, and assigning subcontractors to complete scope
• participated in the hiring and firing process.

• Instructed team on new operations and special requirements for each work phase.
• Managed grain operations, overseeing elevators, grain handling equipment, and railcar loading procedures to ensure smooth workflow.
• Managed loading, storage, processing, and operational conditions of all grain.
• Provided leadership for problem resolution, enhancing work relationships and facilitating improvements.
• Assisted team members and managers with tasks to uphold productivity and achieve project milestones.
• Addressed concerns promptly to prevent lasting issues.
• Conducted monthly safety meetings with crews to maintain job site standards.
• Scheduled preventive maintenance for all moving parts and coordinated external repair contractors.

• Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting in grain receiving, storage, shipping, bin cleaning, and elevator maintenance.
• Transported wheat, dairy feed, yellow corn, and other grain using manual or push-button elevator.
• Managed loading and offloading of hopper trucks and belt trailers while accurately scaling in and out for various destinations.
• Facilitated loading and offloading of rail cars with grain, including probing and testing grain grade, sealing cars after loading, and moving rail cars to optimize production flow.
• Executed skid steer operations to facilitate site tasks, maintaining equipment for reliable performance.
• Led the team on site to assure the daily tasks were satisfactory for set quarterly goals.
• Housekeeping around Elevator. Ensured all spilled grain was cleaned up in a timely manner.

• Coached and mentored employees through technical challenges.
• Monitored employee productivity, providing actionable suggestions to enhance service quality.
• Completed daily opening, closing and administrative tasks for smooth business operations.
• Oversaw fleet management, scheduled maintenance, and coordinated equipment replacements or sales to ensure operational readiness.
• Managed employee staffing processes, overseeing hiring and termination to maintain optimal team performance.
• Completed payroll submissions to ensure timely employee compensation.
• Property walks to ensure crews are holding up to industry standards, and completing all new and existing work orders.
• Property walks with customers to build contracts to generate revenue.
• Daily morning safety training and stretching.
• Dispatched crews to designated jobsite.
• Oversaw all maintenance on all machines and tools associated with the company.
• Assisted with all aspects of Landscape. Irrigation, mow and blow, commercial Enhancement installs.

• Installed and maintained irrigation systems for residential and commercial landscapes.
• Installed new irrigation systems in residential and commercial properties according to local codes and regulations.
• Programmed and adjusted irrigation controllers for optimal water distribution.
• Installed and programmed clocks, timers and rain sensors to maintain proper irrigation levels and reduce water waste. parts.
• Inspected irrigation equipment for leaks and malfunctions regularly.
• Troubleshot irrigation issues using diagnostic tools and techniques effectively.
• Repaired damaged pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads promptly to ensure functionality.
• Collaborated with landscape teams to plan effective irrigation layouts.
• Trained junior technicians on system operation and maintenance procedures.
• Responded promptly to customer service requests to diagnose and resolve irrigation issues, ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Operated and maintained landscaping equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Implemented targeted weed control measures, enhancing plant health and landscape aesthetics.
• Installed river rock, boulders, retaining walls, flagstone, and crusher paths to improve landscape functionality and design.
• Mowed lawns with walk-behind mowers and operated riding mowers for larger areas.
• Maintained landscapes by mowing, trimming, and edging lawns consistently.
• Weeded, pruned, and trimmed shrubs, trees, and hedges.
• Removed debris from grounds using leaf blowers or rakes.
• Dug holes for planting trees or setting posts for fences.
• Planted annuals, perennials, bulbs, grasses, ground covers, trees and shrubs.
• Operated tractors with plows and blades to effectively grade soil surfaces for optimal planting conditions.
• Provided snow removal services during winter season.