Humberto Castro Contreras

Crew Leader Line Clearance Foreman

Wright Tree Services

03.2024 - Current

Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
Performs other miscellaneous manual labor functions as advised.
Loads and unloads material.
Makes and maintains trails, fells trees, hoes weeds around poles and towers.
Supervises a line clearance crew and is responsible for planning daily work for crew.
Assigns work for individual crew members and directs crew in performing work according to accepted line clearance practices. Must be capable of adjusting to field requirements and take independent action without close supervision.
Enforces safe work practices, as experience, judgment, company policy, and OSHA specifies and conducts safety training in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides. Arranges with customer or property owner ability to obtain access, advise them of interruption and explain the work that needs to be done. Repairs minor damages if they occur. Takes complicated situations to General Foreperson’s attention for proper handling.
Promotes and maintains good customer and public relations through effective completion of assigned work and the appropriate behavior of employees on the crew.
Keeps accurate records, timesheets and reports related to the performance of the crew. Furnishes supervisor and Utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time and distribution, etc.
Receives and interprets tree trimming, removal and chemical application orders initiated by General Foreperson or Utility, involving an understanding of drawings and symbols, representing types of power lines, voltages, and line equipment.
Responsible for the conduct of safety training of assigned personnel in accordance with good safety training procedures, in addition to and in coordination with client company policies and procedures.
Responsible for being mindful of controlling crew costs including effective use of manpower, proper work methods, amount of trimming, and operation of equipment.
Considers inclement weather conditions and determines when to start or stop work, dependent upon its effect on employees and the nature of the work.
Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around work area. Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking street or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public. Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue. Follows and enforces safe work practices, rules and policies.
Responsible for truck inspection, proper working conditions, as well as necessary repairs to tools, trucks and other work equipment. Requests major repairs or replacements when required. Maintains good housekeeping on truck and at worksite locations.
In emergency situations, determines proper action to be taken to eliminate hazards to life and property and the trimming/removal of trees, if necessary, to expedite the restoration of service by calling out crew personnel and performing other activities connected with emergency work.
Trims and/or removes trees by climbing with the aid of a ladder, safety belt, climbing line, powered trimmer lift truck, or works from the ground using saws/pruners. Will cut branches or trunk sections and drops or lowers them to the ground with lines.
Uses appropriate tools, will fell trees or trimmed trunks and split them into manageable pieces.
Sprays stumps and brush with hand-spraying equipment to prevent further growth.
Loads and unloads trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a wood chipper.
Repairs slight damage to lawns, fences, and walks caused by tree trimming.
Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
Relays hand-signals, directs traffic, drives and operates trucks and equipment as assigned, and keeps trucks and work area clear and orderly.
Trains new employees on proper procedures.
Works around hazardous equipment and in close proximity to energized power lines.
Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment.
Is exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
May work on rough terrain.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.

Tree Trimmer Leader

Imperial Irrigation District

06.2023 - 03.2024

Increased curb appeal for residential properties through meticulous trimming of trees and shrubs.
Reduced potential hazards by identifying and removing damaged or diseased limbs promptly.
Safeguarded surrounding property with careful planning and attention to detail during tree removal projects.
Maximized equipment lifespan by diligently cleaning tools after each use, reducing repair costs over time.
Maintained a clean, organized work site, demonstrating professionalism and respect for the property owners throughout each project''s duration.
Limbed and pruned variety of tree species.
Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Developed strong professional relationships with clients based on trust, reliability, and consistent delivery of quality services provided in a timely manner.

Foreman Line Clearance

Rancho Tree Service

10.2018 - 02.2023

Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.

Summary

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Work History

Crew Leader Line Clearance Foreman

Tree Trimmer Leader

Foreman Line Clearance

Education

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma -

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Crew Leader Line Clearance Foreman

Tree Trimmer Leader

Foreman Line Clearance

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma -

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