Benjamin G Valadez
Sonora,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable safe foreperson/tree climber trained in techniques to remove hazardous trees and removing excess materials from trees that might pose danger to valuable assets. Enhances site safety by promoting behavior-based industry safety standards with coworkers(ANZI Z133). Know how to coordinate work to efficiently use given resources.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman/Journeyman Tree Trimmer
Arborworks, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Train new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with PGE and Arborworks protocols and regulations
- Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections
- Check equipment to determine if maintenance is required
- Prune/remove hazardous trees near powerlines to comply with safety standards and clearance
- Document JSA, TRA, EAP and truck inspections
- Coordinate work to maximize resources
Foreperson/Journeyman Tree Trimmer
Nate's Tree Service, Inc.
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Made sure PGE and company safety protocols are always followed
- Pruned/removed dead trees and excess branches close to power lines to give safe clearance
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction
- Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance
- Filled out JSA, TRA, EAP and documented work report forms for supervisors
- As a crew foreman I ensured that everybody understood the plan we had to prune or remove trees
Trimmer Trainee
Arborworks, Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Pruned trees close to power lines to give appropriate and safe distance
- Followed company safety standards
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety
- Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance
- Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve costumer relations
Climber Trainee
Mother Lode Tree Service, LLC.
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Learned basic climbing+rigging techniques
- Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance
- Adhered to safety guidelines at every worksite
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges according to industry standards(ANSI A300)
- Estimated work
Operator/Crew Leader
Nate's Tree Service, Inc.
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members
- Assisted on having a proper job setup
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments
- Coordinated tree removal clean up with various general foremen
Education
Arboriculture
05.2024
- Provides basic understanding on utility vegetation management and its increasing requirements
- It helps to train teams to utilize behavior-based safety principles to decrease the likelihood of safety incidents
- Recognize different stakeholder interests in utility vegetation management
- Use effective communication techniques when talking with costumers to ease their concerns
TRA Qualification - Arboriculture
03.2022
ISA Certification WE-13818A - Arboriculture
11.2021
High School Diploma -
06.2013
Skills
- ISA Certified Arborist
- ISA TRA Qualification
- ISA Certified Utility Arborist
- Journeyman Tree Climber
- Natural Leader
- Bilingual, Spanish/English
- Quality focused
- Able to make good judgement calls based on knowledge and current events
- Good communication skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
Timeline
Foreman/Journeyman Tree Trimmer - Arborworks, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Foreperson/Journeyman Tree Trimmer - Nate's Tree Service, Inc.
09.2021 - 03.2023
Trimmer Trainee - Arborworks, Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2021
Climber Trainee - Mother Lode Tree Service, LLC.
11.2019 - 04.2020
Operator/Crew Leader - Nate's Tree Service, Inc.
10.2018 - 11.2019
International Society of Arboriculture - , Arboriculture
Internacional Society of Arboriculture - TRA Qualification, Arboriculture
Internacional Society of Arboriculture - ISA Certification WE-13818A, Arboriculture
Sonora High School - High School Diploma,
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