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Aaron Atkins

Aaron Atkins

Lynchburg,VA

Summary

Reliable outdoors men with experience in residential and commercial construction projects for over 15 years. Exceptional problem-solver adept at logging and clearing logs. Excellent communication and organizational skills To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detailed groundskeeper cultivates and cares for grounds and landscaping surrounding properties or buildings. Physically fit and strong individual with outstanding physical stamina to handle work in both cold and hot weather. Deeply familiar with landscaping tools and equipment operations. Hardworking Gardener skilled in designing and maintaining landscaping work for diverse customers. Well-versed in keeping business operations cost-effective and customer satisfaction high. Effectively used power tools and equipment to maintain healthy plants. History of working alone or with performance-oriented team to complete more than Number weekly jobs. Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture and landscaping. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to plant, trim and protect customer greenery and produce attractive, long-lasting displays.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Crew

Garcias tree services
02.2023 - Current
  • Operate an array of equipment to remove and dispose of unwanted branches, which can entail using brush chippers, boom trucks, stump chippers, power saws and many others
  • Prune the top of trees to make them more visually pleasing to the general public
  • Inspect trees to see if there are any underlying issues, such as diseases or fungus growing
  • Ensure the worksite remains safe by putting up caution tape around the surrounding area if it is in a public space
  • Clear the site once the job is done by loading up branches and other pieces of debris into work truck
  • Provide advice to property owners about the proper way to care for the new tree, and suggest routine maintenance visits.

Kitchen Staff

MARIO'S PIZZA
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Cooked in the kitchen, cut grass, cleaned the establishment, interacted and helped customers, took food orders, prepared meals to go

Assistant Manager

Atkins Clearing & Trucking
05.2008 - 05.2022
  • Received on-the-job training to become familiar with forest environments and to learn how to operate logging machinery
  • Operate chainsaws and heavy equipment to cut down trees
  • Transport timber using heavy machinery
  • Load timber onto vehicles safely
  • Secure timber to trucks and tractors using straps and chains
  • Use tools to trim logs per project specifications
  • Adhere to safety guidelines and wear protective gear
  • Calculate the lumber yield from each tree
  • Clean and repair equipment and tools between jobs.

  • Revised logging operations and methods to eliminate unsafe conditions.
  • Cleared and maintained logging roads for access to work zones.
  • Operated hydraulic and Type equipment for logging safely and efficiently.
  • Handled wide range of equipment and tools to accomplish logging objectives.
  • Supervised and coordinated worker engagement in logging operations or silvicultural operations.
  • Coordinated smooth and safe movement of logging equipment to and from worksites.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
  • Planned or scheduled grading, sorting or yarding activities and other logging operations.
  • Conferred with officials to determine logging operational methods, crew sizes and equipment requirements.
  • Acted as main point of contact for logging customer issues and resolving technical problems.
  • Documented findings according to established standards, logging and communicating details to streamline infection assessment process.
  • Monitored logging operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods and comply with regulations.
  • Maintained safe and secure job site to prevent injuries, accidents, and mistakes during logging projects.
  • Optimized felling strategies to minimize damage to residual trees and surrounding vegetation.
  • Monitored weather conditions closely to make informed decisions on daily operations that ensured worker safety.
  • Increased safety standards with thorough equipment maintenance and adherence to protocols.
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections as part of preventative maintenance programs, reducing downtime due to mechanical failures.
  • Reduced waste and improved timber quality by refining tree selection processes.

Education

High school diploma -

Louisa County High School
Louisa, VA
06.2011

Skills

  • Supervising Experience
  • Assistant Manager Experience
  • Hard worker
  • Cooking (Less than 1 year)
  • Equipment Repair
  • Mowing
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Service
  • Forklift (Less than 1 year)
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Lawn Care
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Cleaning Experience
  • Tree Care
  • Tree Trimming
  • Groundskeeping
  • Bucket Truck Experience
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Construction
  • Gardening
  • Tree care
  • Equipment repair
  • HVAC
  • Customer support
  • Heavy lifting
  • Heavy equipment operation (10 years)
  • Leadership
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • All weather conditions
  • Weather Tolerance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Power Tools
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Chainsaw Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Log stacking
  • Chainsaw Proficiency
  • Logging Techniques
  • Adaptive Planning
  • Tree Identification
  • Wood Processing
  • Public relations skills
  • Tree planting
  • Road Construction
  • Erosion Control
  • Timber selection
  • Decision-Making
  • Reliability
  • Emergency protocols
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Task Prioritization
  • Safety Management
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Excellent Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • ACRT Arborist Training
  • Effective Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Lifting cable use
  • Log skidder operation
  • Logging tractors
  • Chainsaw safety
  • Attention to Detail
  • GPS expert
  • Tree logging
  • Tree Removal
  • Brush clearing
  • Brush removal
  • Job Site Cleanup
  • Logging assessments
  • Lifting
  • Log inspection
  • Conditions assessment
  • Weather Monitoring
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Mechanical Aptitude

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Additional Information

Reliable, outdoorsman very professional, respectful and experienced with all Heavy Machinery and equipment 16+years diesel mechanic 10+years

experienced and smooth with chainsaw 20+ years

Clear cuts

Select cuts

Pine Thinning straight with rows

All around logger with diesel mechanics experience and equipment servicing experience

I’m very reliable and dependable

Timeline

Grounds Crew

Garcias tree services
02.2023 - Current

Kitchen Staff

MARIO'S PIZZA
05.2022 - 01.2023

Assistant Manager

Atkins Clearing & Trucking
05.2008 - 05.2022

High school diploma -

Louisa County High School

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