Ricky Fountain
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven expertise in heavy machinery operation and collaborative project execution, honed at Arborgreen Tree Service. Excelled in brush clearing and fire prevention, enhancing safety and productivity. Demonstrated ability to meet production demands efficiently, achieving targets with minimal cost and maximizing long-term forest growth. Skilled in GPS navigation, ensuring precise and effective work area management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Tree Feller
Arborgreen Tree Service
10.2018 - Current
- Selected safe and appropriate trees for daily cutting targets to meet outlined production demands and protect long-term forest growth.
- Moved logs onto trucks or crane hoists for movement to processing destinations based on factors such as size, cut and usability of cut pieces.
- Inspected and repaired equipment such as wedges, machinery, lifts, saws and saw blades before and after use.
- Cut trees and placed felling wedges in strategic locations to achieve desired felling results.
- Sawed back-cuts to leave sufficient sound wood to control fall direction.
- Stopped saw engines, pulled cutting bars from cuts and ran to safety as trees fell.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified how best to control directions of falling trees based on characteristics and made effective plans to achieve desired results with minimal cost.
Rideshare Driver
Uber And Lyft
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness, and customer service.
- Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
- Cleaned and sanitized rideshare vehicle to avoid germ and infection spread.
- Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other drivers to coordinate passenger pickups and drop-offs.
- Adhered to all safety regulations and traffic laws while driving.
- Observed city, street and highway driving regulations and took necessary driving precautions when transporting customers.
- Delivered passengers to destinations safely and on time.
Labor Worker
Outbreak
03.2004 - 12.2017
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Education
Diploma - Computer Tech Courses
The College of Office Technology
Chicago, IL08.1998
High School Diploma -
Academy of Scholastic
4618 W Madison 06.1997
Skills
- Brush clearing
- Fire prevention
- GPS Navigation
- Heavy Machinery Operation
Timeline
Tree Feller
Arborgreen Tree Service
10.2018 - Current
Rideshare Driver
Uber And Lyft
09.2018 - 12.2022
Labor Worker
Outbreak
03.2004 - 12.2017
Diploma - Computer Tech Courses
The College of Office Technology
High School Diploma -
Academy of Scholastic
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