Daniel Wiggins
8491 Front St, Palo ,MI
Summary
Versatile Crew Leader with experience directing others, managing tasks and monitoring work areas. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Lead
Lewis Tree Service
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2022 - Current
- Operate a crew and train employees to successfully perform at a higher level.
- Plan and Communicate with the Homeowners and the General Foreman.
- Assist the General Foreman with training and crew observations.
- Fill in and perform all General Foreman Duties when the General Foreman is absent.
- Drive out Ciruit map and help GF locate missed work or refusals when needed.
- Hold safety stand downs with the crew and discuss saftey topics and close calls.
Safety Trainer/ Run Truck
Trees LLC
West Michigan
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Created designed training schedules for employees from several pullouts in the area.
- Had 3 guys at a time and successfully trained the employees in a 16 week program on climbing and operating a bucket to trimmer A status.
- Trained in all aspects of the job from perfecting notches, utilizing which tools are correct for the job, manual climbing and rigging and roping.
- Trained crews using the LCQS program.
- Trained crews how to recognize all utility hardware.
Journeyman Foreman
Local 17
Howell, MI
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Operated a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material.
- Performed tree and bucket rescue.
- Uses hand tools, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners.
- Cleaned up and disposes of all debris.
- Spray brush and stumps.
- Climbed and manually able to pull all overhanging limbs from wires.
General Foreman
Trees LLC
Allegan, MI
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Successfully ran a crew consisting of 15 bucket trucks, a side trimmer and 2 mowers.
- Responsible for control of crew costs including effective use of manpower, work methods, proper amount of trimming, and operation of equipment.
- Inspected proper working conditions and repaired tools, trucks and other work equipment.
- Maintained working relationship with consumers energy.
Planner
Asplundh Tree Expert
West Michigan
07.2008 - 05.2011
- Obtained oral or written permission/notification from property owner, municipal, business to trim, remove or apply herbicide to trees. Secured appropriate permits when necessary. Arranged with customer or property owner to obtain access and advised of any interruption if applicable. Explained work to be done and sets timelines.
- Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of all records and reports related to permission/notification from customer/home owner to General Foreman and crew personnel.
Skidder Operator
Asplundh Tree Expert
West Michigan
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Operate Mower and Skidder track bucket.
- Operate chainsaws to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees. Work from the ground using gasoline powered chainsaws.
- Perform Major storm response.
Run Truck Foreman/Acting General Foreman
Trees LLC
West Michigan
07.2003 - 07.2007
- Performed emergency response work for consumers energy.
- Actively on call.
- Rubber Good certified
- Filled in for the General Foreman and coordinated crews and the work plan for adequate production and proficiency.
- Maintained great relationships with the foresters.
Skidder Operator/ Foreman
Davey Tree Service
Alma, MI
07.2000 - 07.2003
- Operate Mower and Skidder track bucket.
- Operate chainsaws to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees. Work from the ground using gasoline powered chainsaws.
- Perform Major storm response.
Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
Central Michigan, Hurricane Danny
06.1996 - 07.2000
- Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.
- Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers.
- Operates a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material.
- Performs tree and bucket rescue.
- Uses hand tools, such as axes, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, etc.
- Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
Skills
- Team Management
- Reporting capabilities
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Development
- Job Planning
- Quality Control
- New Hire Training
- Job Site Evaluation
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Equipment Inspection
- Machinery repairs
- Budget Oversight
Timeline
Crew Lead
Lewis Tree Service
02.2022 - Current
Safety Trainer/ Run Truck
Trees LLC
06.2018 - 02.2022
Journeyman Foreman
Local 17
05.2013 - 03.2018
General Foreman
Trees LLC
05.2011 - 03.2013
Planner
Asplundh Tree Expert
07.2008 - 05.2011
Skidder Operator
Asplundh Tree Expert
08.2007 - 07.2008
Run Truck Foreman/Acting General Foreman
Trees LLC
07.2003 - 07.2007
Skidder Operator/ Foreman
Davey Tree Service
07.2000 - 07.2003
Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
06.1996 - 07.2000