Joshua Kruger

Fish Technician I at KODIAK REGIONAL AQUACULTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Russian Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Fisheries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fish Technician I
      • Jul 2023 - Present

      Handle adult salmon in gamete collection Collect and care for 215 million pink and 36 million chum salmon Maintain general facility by pressure washing or scrubbing and working on basic construction and small plumbing projects Sample by identifying species, sex, and quality of fish and collect otolith and scale samples Assist in handling and mending large, heavy seines Work at a remote facility with limited amenities, often in wet and inclement weather Received training on safe boat operation Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Technician
      • Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

      Set and bait Sherman traps for small-mammal mark-recapturing during an 8-week period Process small mammals, (primarily mice, and rats) by performing species identification, temporarily marking animals by shaving and color coding, and inserting PIT tags Conduct Avian point count and breeding productivity surveys by identifying species by sight and sound Perform basic vegetation sampling at avian nest sites by measuring tree height, percent ground cover, stem density, and percent wood cover Record and enter data into a spreadsheet Safely drive UTVs on sandy soils and rugged terrain Clean and maintain traps UTVs, and other equipment Show less

    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CWD Technician
      • Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

      Collect samples from hunter-harvested and road-killed animals to be tested for chronic wasting disease and other diseases Record data using ArcGIS survey on a tablet Label and organize samples and then package and ship them weekly to a testing facility Educate hunters about CWD and answer general questions Collect samples from hunter-harvested and road-killed animals to be tested for chronic wasting disease and other diseases Record data using ArcGIS survey on a tablet Label and organize samples and then package and ship them weekly to a testing facility Educate hunters about CWD and answer general questions

    • United States
    • Conservation Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Field Technician
      • May 2022 - Sep 2022

      Conduct invasive plant control using herbicide backpack sprayers and UTVs as well as manual control including hand pulling, shovels, and pulaskis. Assist in inventory of invasive plant species including identification, mapping using Avenza, recording, and managing data. Drive truck and trailer hauling UTVs to treatment and inventory sites. Safely operate a UTV on rough roads and terrain. Conduct invasive plant control using herbicide backpack sprayers and UTVs as well as manual control including hand pulling, shovels, and pulaskis. Assist in inventory of invasive plant species including identification, mapping using Avenza, recording, and managing data. Drive truck and trailer hauling UTVs to treatment and inventory sites. Safely operate a UTV on rough roads and terrain.

    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Crew Member
      • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

      Worked in a small group to clear trails, fence lines, and manage invasive plant species. Received training on chainsaw use, brush-cutters, and other tools. Cleaned tools and equipment used during a work day. Performed camp duties such as cooking food, cleaning dishes, etc. Worked in a small group to clear trails, fence lines, and manage invasive plant species. Received training on chainsaw use, brush-cutters, and other tools. Cleaned tools and equipment used during a work day. Performed camp duties such as cooking food, cleaning dishes, etc.

    • United States
    • Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Warehouse Team Member
      • Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

      Worked individually or part of a team to unload case goods and upholstery from trailers. Ensured products loaded onto pallets are wrapped and scanned correctly while minimizing damage. Stage pallets with product using a pallet truck. Occasionally perform cleaning duties and other odd jobs Worked individually or part of a team to unload case goods and upholstery from trailers. Ensured products loaded onto pallets are wrapped and scanned correctly while minimizing damage. Stage pallets with product using a pallet truck. Occasionally perform cleaning duties and other odd jobs

    • Field Technician
      • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

      Searched wind turbines for bat and bird fatalities. Collected data using a GPS, rangefinder, ruler, and a camera. Processed found bat carcasses and delivered them to the O&M facility freezers. Followed all protocols to ensure safety throughout the day. Searched wind turbines for bat and bird fatalities. Collected data using a GPS, rangefinder, ruler, and a camera. Processed found bat carcasses and delivered them to the O&M facility freezers. Followed all protocols to ensure safety throughout the day.

    • United States
    • Laborer
      • Sep 2018 - Jul 2021

      Helped install and disassemble temporary fencing at commercial sites. Assist with installation of permanent fencing at homes and commercial sites. Helped load and unload trailers with fencing, sandbags, and stands. Regularly cleaned and organized shop, equipment, and tools Helped install and disassemble temporary fencing at commercial sites. Assist with installation of permanent fencing at homes and commercial sites. Helped load and unload trailers with fencing, sandbags, and stands. Regularly cleaned and organized shop, equipment, and tools

    • South Africa
    • Advertising Services
    • Assistant Instructor Intern
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      Co-supervised and engaged camp participants ages 6-13. Assisted Lead Instructor in camp activities and daily tasks of the day. Communicated any potential hazards or situations to Lead Instructor. Maintained a positive relationship and appearance with parents/guardians of participants as well as the general public. Co-supervised and engaged camp participants ages 6-13. Assisted Lead Instructor in camp activities and daily tasks of the day. Communicated any potential hazards or situations to Lead Instructor. Maintained a positive relationship and appearance with parents/guardians of participants as well as the general public.

Education

  • Winona State University
    Bachelor's degree, Recreation & Tourism
    2016 - 2018
  • Saint Mary's University
    2015 - 2016
  • Winona Senior High School
    2011 - 2015

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