Chad Nelson

14545 55th Street North

Stillwater, MN 55082
Ca8nelson@msn.com
(612)790-7010
Frontier Ag and Turf
12040 Point Douglas Drive
Hastings, MN 55033
November 21, 2016

Dear Selection Committee Members,

I was excited to see your opening for Service Technician at Frontier Ag and Turf. Being new to the industry, I am
searching for a dependable and successful company. From the research that I have done and talking to current
employees, I feel I would be an excellent fit at Frontier Ag and Turf.
I grew up in the St. Croix Valley, living in Stillwater, MN. I am married and have three children. I was employed in
the Minnesota school system for twenty-two years as a custodian. June of 2014 I resigned from Centennial schools.
During the next year, I was a stay at home dad to my three children. In August 2015, I enrolled in the Agricultural
Power and Equipment program in New Richmond, WI. I chose this program because I enjoy the Agricultural field,
like working with my hands and need a challenging skill.
I found Frontier Ag and Turf on Wisconsin TechConnect. I am currently enrolled at WITCs Agricultural Power and
Equipment two- year program. This is my second year and final year of the program. Josh Goglin has talked highly
of Frontier Ag and Turf and he has encouraged me to apply. Josh is in my program and we work well together.
I believe, I would be a good fit for Frontier Ag and Turf because I have a strong work ethic and excel in solving
problems. I am able to diagnose electrical and hydraulic systems, repair internal combustion engines and power
transmissions.
My resume, references, and recommendations are attached. Please feel free to contact me at your earliest
convenience to discuss the positon and your needs.

Sincerely,

Chad Nelson

Chad Nelson
14545 55th Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(612)790-7010
Objective

To use my education and prior work experience to obtain a Diesel Technician Position

Education

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Agricultural Power and Equipment Technician Two-Year
Technical Diploma

Technical Skills

Repair electrical systems

Analyze electronic systems
Repair hydraulic systems
Repair internal combustion engines
Repair power trains/transmissions
Follow industry safety standards
Fork lift certification
Welding
Mobile A/C certification
State of Minnesota 2nd class C engineer

Employment History

Independent School District #12 - Custodian

1995 2014

Maintain safe and clean learning environment for staff and students

Responsible for the general security and fire safety of the school facility

Requisitioned and received supplies and equipment, and maintained necessary

inventories

Performed emergency repair or cleaning service as needed

Performed routine maintenance on facility equipment

Performed general cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance of assigned school facility

Assisted in general grounds maintenance (e.g., snow removal, lawn/shrubbery/tree

care, debris removal, application of control chemicals/fertilizers)

Assisted in the maintenance of all heating, air conditioning and ventilating equipment

2015 present

Independent School District #834 - Custodian

1992 1995

Maintain safe and clean learning environment for staff and students

Maintain exterior grounds using skid steer and lawn mowing equipment

Basic electricity, plumbing, A/C and boilers

Target Corporation - Customer Service
1992 2005

Cashier, service desk, cart attendant and back room stock person
Technology Experience
Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Microsoft Outlook
Professional Development
Member and student senate liaison of the Ag Power Club
Member of the PAS Organization
Attended PAS Conference in Wisconsin Dells, WI 2015
References
Scott Horsman, WITC Agricultural Power and Equipment Instructor
(715)246-6561
Heath Swanson, WITC Agricultural Power and Equipment Instructors Assistant
(715)246-6561
Dan Kelley, Retired School Administrator
(715)514-2728