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Brandon Hoefler

Pollock Pines,CA

Summary

Passionate about the Utility Vegetation Management Industry with a strong focus on community safety and environmental preservation. Committed to being a valuable contributor to the larger picture. Dedicated to fostering teamwork and cultivating a positive work culture. Sets high standards and consistently adheres to guidelines and policies for building a successful future.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vegetation Program Lead- EA El Dorado

Jefferson Resource Group
03.2024 - Current
  • Project Coordinator, EA El Dorado/System Hardening projects. Managed distribution of work and projects for EA Tags and System Hardening Underground projects. Tracked progress and reported to PG&E Senior Leadership. Performed scheduled visits involving tree crews and line clearances. Worked closely with PG&E power line contractors, and Maintenance and Compliance.

Pre-Inspection Manager/SVMI EASystem Hardening

ACRT Pacific
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • P.I.M./SVMI for El Dorado EA/ System Hardening projects. Working closely with the VPM (PG&E) and Senior Vegetation Management Inspectors and Construction to have vegetation in compliance before, during and after projects. Data capture and tracking, along with reporting, to make sure that all aspects of the construction needs are met. Performing audits on pre/post construction of powerlines, poles, and vegetation. Resolving customer complaints, refusals, and customer care cases.

District Manager

Mountain F. Enterprises
Folsom
01.2015 - 08.2023
  • District Manager, Resource Coordinator, and Field personnel from 2013-2023 for accounts held by Mountain F. Enterprises for the clients of PG&E, Liberty Utilities, SMUD, and subcontracting for other utility vegetation tree care companies. Managing workloads, preplanning crews, and building relationships with clients to better achieve the goals of growth of the company. Worked closely with Operation Managers, District Managers, Project Managers, and General Foreman to achieve the success of daily operations.

Climber/Crew Leader/Foreman

Mountain F. Enterprises
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • As a foreman in Tahoe working on the Liberty Utilities Contact, I was in charge of keeping a steady workflow and production at its peak at all times. Maintaining powerlines and following wildfire plans in accordance with the CPUC and plans provided by the Client. Customer Satisfaction goals and making sure workers are being safe were a main focus at all times.

Traffic Control/ Groundman

Mountain F. Enterprises
01.1999 - 06.2004
  • I started on the first MFE subcontracting project for PG&E under Davey Tree. Providing Traffic Control and Safety for crews doing Utility Line work. I was also a Groundman, cleaning up after tree work was cut to reach maximum production effort of the tree crews. After a while, I worked as a work planner, going ahead of the tree crew to notify customers of upcoming work and obtain approval to enter properties. This led to the setup of a more productive structure, still used today by MFE.

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Staff Oversight
  • Data Analysis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Service planning
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • International Society of Arboriculture, 2016, ISA# WE10229
  • Tree Care Safety Specialist, 2020
  • Certified Tree Care Safety Professional, 2020, Certification # 0401
  • OSHA 30, 2021
  • MCG Leadership Training for Supervisors, 2020
  • Smith Driving School, 2019
  • Traffic Control Flagger Certificate, 2021

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Vegetation Program Lead- EA El Dorado

Jefferson Resource Group
03.2024 - Current

Pre-Inspection Manager/SVMI EASystem Hardening

ACRT Pacific
08.2023 - 03.2024

District Manager

Mountain F. Enterprises
01.2015 - 08.2023

Climber/Crew Leader/Foreman

Mountain F. Enterprises
01.2012 - 01.2015

Traffic Control/ Groundman

Mountain F. Enterprises
01.1999 - 06.2004
  • International Society of Arboriculture, 2016, ISA# WE10229
  • Tree Care Safety Specialist, 2020
  • Certified Tree Care Safety Professional, 2020, Certification # 0401
  • OSHA 30, 2021
  • MCG Leadership Training for Supervisors, 2020
  • Smith Driving School, 2019
  • Traffic Control Flagger Certificate, 2021
Brandon Hoefler