Brayan Herrera Torres

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.