Coleton Brenner
West Sacramento,CA
Summary
Seeking a position with an established company so that I can put my skills to work.
Skilled in operating and maintaining various logging equipment, including feller bunchers, skidders, and loaders. Have consistently adhered to safety protocols while increasing operational efficiency in fast-paced environments. Strengths include adaptability to changing work conditions, effective communication with team members for optimized performance, and keen attention to machinery maintenance procedures. Contributed to reducing downtime by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and improving log processing speed without compromising on safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logging Equipment Operator
Fallen Leaf Tree Management
10.2022 - Current
- Use of sophisticated rigging and climbing techniques to cut trees over40ft
- Inspecting trees for safety and stability
- Run and manage a team of employees
- Practice various PHC treatments such as: fertilization, soil amendments, pest, and disease control measures
- Preform soil compaction alleviation
- Preform deep root injections and watering
- Remove dead and diseased shrubs, trees and broken branches/limbs, or unsightly growth, fell or remove trees when work can be done from the ground or with the assistance or aerial equipment
- Use chainsaws, handsaws, pruning hooks, sheers, and clippers to prune and manage growth of trees and shrubs
- Loaded and unloaded logging equipment onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Performed daily maintenance, inspections and repairs of logging equipment such as chainsaws and skidders.
- Drove skidder to move logs from the cutting area to the staging area.
- Operated heavy machinery such as grapple yarders, feller bunchers, delimbers, and harvesters in a safe manner.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted controls according to terrain conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Followed safety protocols when operating logging equipment including wearing protective gear such as helmets and ear plugs.
- Assisted with rigging operations by setting up chokers or cables around logs before loading them onto trucks.
- Communicated with other team members about progress on jobsite tasks via radio or walkie-talkie system.
- Adhered to all company policies related to operating logging equipment including hours of operation and speed limits in designated areas.
Tower Technician
Triton Tower
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Install and configure cell tower components, such as antennas, radios, transmitters, and cables
- Installation and Maintenance
- Install and configure cell tower components, such as antennas, radios, transmitters, and cables
- Perform upgrades or repairs on tower equipment to ensure optimal functionality
- Align and optimize antennas for maximum signal strength
- Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues affecting signal quality or equipment performance
- Conduct routine inspections to identify potential problems or necessary repairs
- Safety Compliance
- Follow all safety guidelines, including the use of fall protection systems and safety equipment
- Conduct safety checks and ensure that the work environment is hazard-free
- Performed antenna alignment and tower rigging operations.
- Conducted tower inspections to ensure safety compliance with industry standards.
- Tested power systems, transmission lines and antennas for proper functioning.
- Operated various tools including drills, saws, ladders and other equipment related to tower installation or maintenance.
- Provided technical assistance in the installation of coaxial cables and fiber optics lines.
- Maintained records of all work performed on towers according to company policies and procedures.
- Erected monopoles, self-supporting towers and guyed structures up to 500 feet tall.
- Ensured that all necessary permits were obtained prior to beginning any project.
- Assisted with the removal of existing towers as well as the construction of new ones.
- Utilized climbing gear such as harnesses, ropes and carabiners while ascending and descending communication towers safely.
- Replaced faulty components in order to resolve network connectivity issues quickly.
- Dismantled old cell sites in preparation for new installations or upgrades.
- Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
Logging Equipment Operator
Loggers Unlimited
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Use of sophisticated rigging and climbing techniques to cut dead tree limbs away from the power lines
- Operated boom trucks, brush chippers, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment and tools
- Required to lift and move anywhere between25 to125 lbs worth of brush and logs
- Fire clean up contract
- Managed mass logging operations
- Loaded and unloaded logging equipment onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Performed daily maintenance, inspections and repairs of logging equipment such as chainsaws and skidders.
- Drove skidder to move logs from the cutting area to the staging area.
- Operated heavy machinery such as grapple yarders, feller bunchers, delimbers, and harvesters in a safe manner.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted controls according to terrain conditions.
- Followed safety protocols when operating logging equipment including wearing protective gear such as helmets and ear plugs.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Assisted with rigging operations by setting up chokers or cables around logs before loading them onto trucks.
- Communicated with other team members about progress on jobsite tasks via radio or walkie-talkie system.
- Adhered to all company policies related to operating logging equipment including hours of operation and speed limits in designated areas.
- Ensured that all machines were operated within their designated load capacities at all times.
- Conducted pre-start checks on machines prior to use in order to ensure they were functioning properly.
- Inspected fuel tanks, oil levels, tires, brakes, hydraulics systems, drive shafts and other components regularly for signs of wear or damage.
- Removed debris from machines after every shift using air hoses or hand tools such as shovels or rakes.
- Provided assistance in loading logs onto flatbed trailers for transport offsite.
- Filled out paperwork regarding job completion times, machine maintenance schedules and any other relevant information needed for management purposes.
- Adjusted blade heights on harvesting machines based on terrain type in order to maximize efficiency.
- Reported any issues with machines immediately so that proper repairs could be made quickly.
- Stacked logs into piles according to size specifications given by supervisors.
- Cleaned workstations after every shift ensuring that all tools were put away properly before leaving the job site.
- Drove crawler or wheeled tractors to transport logs from felling sites for processing and loading.
- Conducted daily inspections, preventive maintenance and basic repairs on equipment to maximize safety and prevent costly breakdowns.
- Cleared brush, pulled stumps and moved materials to maintain productivity levels.
- Used tree harvesters to fell trees, shear off tree limbs and cut trees into desired lengths.
- Operated tractors for building or repairing logging and skid roads.
- Graded and stacked logs into appropriate locations for further processing or transportation.
- Operated equipment to complete logging jobs on-time and under-budget.
- Operated tractors to stack logs, pull stumps or clear brush.
Education
High School Diploma -
River City High
06.2016
Skills
- Skilled in framing, drywall installation, and finishing
- Experience with concrete pouring, forming, and finishing
- Roofing, siding, and flooring installation expertise
- Carpentry and woodworking for custom projects
- Plumbing, electrical wiring, or HVAC systems knowledge (if applicable)
- Proficient in using hand tools (hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers) and power
- Environmental regulations
- Machine maintenance
- GPS navigation
- Forest management
- Hand-eye coordination
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment inspection
- Precision cutting
- Heavy equipment operation
- Load calculation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Stamina and endurance
- Risk management
- Active listening
- Team building
- Adaptability
- First aid training
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality control
Certification
CPR, First Aid, EHAP, and QLCA
Timeline
Logging Equipment Operator
Fallen Leaf Tree Management
10.2022 - Current
Tower Technician
Triton Tower
08.2021 - 10.2022
Logging Equipment Operator
Loggers Unlimited
03.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
River City High