Benjamin Cody
Logan,UT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Arborist with a masters degree in Occupational Safety Management looking to pursue a career in the safety industry. Skilled at researching and applying Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forman/ Head Arborist
IMT
Brigham City, UT
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from clients.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing expert advice on tree care and maintenance best practices.
- Optimized equipment performance with regular maintenance checks, decreasing downtime and increasing efficiency.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards before beginning any work, minimizing risk to personnel and property.
- Ensured public safety during tree work operations by adhering to strict safety guidelines and utilizing appropriate traffic control measures.
- Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and safely, fostering a positive work environment.
Arborist/ Foreman
ADVANTAGE TREE CARE
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Prune trees of various sizes for ornamental purposes
- Supervisor crews of 3-8 people
- Run machinery on job sites, skid steers, chippers, bucket truck, chip trucks
- Manage crews and direct jobs
- Write estimates for homeowners
- Service equipment, inventory trucks and shop
- Technical rigging for removals and emergency jobs
- Applied critical thinking to update truck inventory system and allow for more eficient equipment maintenance.
Arborist
Total Tree Care
Logan, UT
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
- Optimized equipment performance with regular maintenance checks, decreasing downtime and increasing efficiency.
- Ensured public safety during tree work operations by adhering to strict safety guidelines and utilizing appropriate traffic control measures.
Arborist
Woods Tree Service
Ogden, UT
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
Education
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2024
Bachelors in Agronomy -
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID04.2020
Skills
- Public Safety Awareness
- Soil Management
- Precision Agriculture
- Soil Sampling
- Crew Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Hazard Identification
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Occupational health
- Safety Training
- Machine guarding
- OSHA Compliance
- Risk Management
Certification
ISA certified arborist, 06/01/19, PN-8844A
Affiliations
- International Society of Arboriculture
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Forman/ Head Arborist
IMT
03.2022 - 08.2023
Arborist
Total Tree Care
08.2021 - 10.2021
Arborist
Woods Tree Service
06.2021 - 06.2021
Arborist/ Foreman
ADVANTAGE TREE CARE
04.2016 - 06.2021
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelors in Agronomy -
Brigham Young University - Idaho