Bradley Groover
Hanna,IN
Summary
Dedicated Lead Foreman with extensive experience in aerial lift operation, rigging techniques, and equipment inspection. Proven ability to maintain safety standards while training teams in effective operational practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Foreman
Townsend Tree Service
Muncie, Indiana
09.2019 - Current
- Supervised daily operations for tree trimming and removal projects.
- Executed tree pruning and removal following safety protocols and industry standards.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols, equipment handling, and machine operation to enhance team safety and compliance.
- Trained junior arborists on safe equipment handling and best practices in tree care.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained equipment, ensuring tools were in optimal working condition for tasks.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to maintain operational readiness.
- Operated aerial lifts and chainsaws for efficient tree maintenance operations.
- Operated loaders, boom trucks and tractors to complete tree trimming work.
- Applied specialized rigging techniques to safely remove large limbs, protecting property and surrounding vegetation.
- Utilize rope and pulley rigging operations
- Applied pesticides and fungicides following environmental protection guidelines to control pests and diseases.
- Clear downed power lines from trees and debris
- Identify basic electrical conductors
- Learned about voltage levels of distribution powerlines to improve operational safety.
Education
River Forest High School
Hobart, INBuilding/construction Trade
Merrillville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Building / Construction Trade
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Aerial lift operation
- Rigging techniques
- Equipment inspection
- Problem solving
- Leadership development
- Valid [state] license
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment operation
- Tree climbing
- Line clearance tree trimmer
Certification
- Drivers license endorsement (2-For Hire)
- Certified Ariel lift operator
- Certified line clearance tree trimmer
- Certified heavy machine operator
- Certified mower operator
- Registered technician “herbicides”
- CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Foreman
Townsend Tree Service
09.2019 - Current
River Forest High School
Building/construction Trade
Merrillville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Building / Construction Trade
Ivy Tech Community College