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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Brayan Herrera Torres

Tehachapi,CA

Summary

Professional with an aptitude for success through confidence, accuracy, and teamwork. Career oriented CDL holder with the drive to apply skills to excel in any work environment. Can remain focused for long periods of time and committed to achieving company service guarantees. Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator. Dedicated and driven Tree Falling Operator with extensive knowledge in tree service equipment, including chippers, skidsteers, grapple trucks, knuckleboom cranes, and chainsaws.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operator/ Climber Apprentice

Wright Tree Service
04.2024 - Current
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • 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.
  • Assists crew lead with obtaining written permission from property owners. Help promote and maintain good customer and public relations as well as with employees.
  • Directs crew when crew lead is away from the job site. Takes on leadership role when appropriate.
  • Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices and operating procedures.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment. Requests repair or replacement of equipment when necessary.
  • 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.
  • Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members.
  • Services truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew lead.
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

CDL Underground Laborer

Race Communications
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Played a vital role in the construction, maintenance, and operation of underground telecommunications infrastructure as directed by the Foreman and/or Supervisor.
  • Responsibilities included hands-on work in excavation, cable installation, equipment operation, and ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
  • Executed all stages of underground construction, involving loading, driving, delivering, excavating, removing, and placing diverse construction materials and equipment.
  • Installs and upholds underground

telecommunications cabling, ensuring proper placement and secure installations.

  • Operates heavy machinery and equipment proficiently and safely.
  • Upholds a secure work environment by adhering to regulations, procedures, and company policies, ensuring safety standards are consistently maintained

CDL Truck Driver

RST Cranes
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.

Specialized Tree Equipment Operator

Arborworks LLC
06.2020 - 09.2022
  • Combined overview of roles: Crew Foreman, Perform daily pre-trip inspections, Fill out daily job safety assessments (JSA) prior to work, Responsible for site set-up and clean-up, Safely operates specialized heavy equipment such as: grapple trucks, articulating knuckle-boom cranes, skid-steers, excavator, Setting up safety perimeter around jobsite using signage, cones, danger zone cones, Kept accurate, actionable daily logs for all work carried out in a logbook; sought regularly for project knowledgebase.

Fuel and Lubrication Truck Operator

E.E HALL INC.
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Combined overview of roles: Perform daily pre-trip inspections, Maintenance and service heavy equipment as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.), Hazardous material handling and transportation, Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions, Perform all the above job functions in a safety manner to avoid personal injury and equipment damage, When not performing the above essential duties and responsibilities, may assist in other operations as designated by the supervisor.

Herbicide Sprayer/Mixer/Applicator

M.A Medina Farm Labor Services
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Combined overview of roles: During harvest season; shaker and sweeper operator, Off-season; herbicide sprayer/mixer/applicator, Agriculture irrigation maintenance, Hazardous material handling/transportation, Skilled in maintenance and testing sprayer equipment to ensure proper operation, Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance, Proficient in operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or large equipment
  • Abilities include running, maneuvering, navigating vehicles or mechanized equipment.

Education

CDL CLASS A DRIVERS LICENSE -

Golden Pacific Truck Driving School
Bakersfield, CA

Skills

  • CDL (Doubles/triples, and tankers endorsements)
  • Bilingual
  • Safe driving and well-informed in road traffic laws
  • Vehicle safety checks
  • Electrical line clearance
  • Route planning
  • Customer service
  • Able to operate trucks of various sizes
  • Outstanding physical health, vision, and hearing
  • Heavy equipment

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Medical Examiner's Certificate – U.S. Department of Transportation.
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - State Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Double/Triple Trailers Endorsement (T) - State Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) - State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Operator/ Climber Apprentice

Wright Tree Service
04.2024 - Current

CDL Truck Driver

RST Cranes
12.2023 - 05.2024

CDL Underground Laborer

Race Communications
02.2023 - 08.2024

Specialized Tree Equipment Operator

Arborworks LLC
06.2020 - 09.2022

Fuel and Lubrication Truck Operator

E.E HALL INC.
01.2020 - 04.2020

Herbicide Sprayer/Mixer/Applicator

M.A Medina Farm Labor Services
06.2018 - 10.2019

CDL CLASS A DRIVERS LICENSE -

Golden Pacific Truck Driving School
Brayan Herrera Torres