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David Gonzales

Fortuna,CA

Summary

I have started from the groundsman up to GF position in my career in powerline clearance tree trimming. Ability to know what is correct and not correct in this industry and following customer protocols. Great communication skills. Professional and respectful. Eager to learn.Strong computer skills. Dedication.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman/Foreman Powerline Clearance Tree Trimme

Wright Tree Services
Arcata, CA
10.2016 - Current
  • Pre job inspection and job briefing, to ensure all CO workers are aware of all hazards,work duties and procedures to ensure safety and task at hand.
  • DOT inspection before leaving work yard and after returning back.
  • Make sure all CO workers are fit and well to work.
  • Always be alert and communicate
  • House keeping

  • Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
  • Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
  • Monitored job site parts and equipment.
  • Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
  • Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
  • Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
  • Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.
  • Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications.
  • Rolled out new processes to achieve operational excellence.
  • Recorded inspection and work order results in software system with attention to conditions found and remediation taken.
  • Scheduled staff shifts based on project needs and availability.
  • Prepared budgets for projects based on labor costs, materials needed.
  • Implemented budgets to support equipment and workforce requirements and successfully complete projects.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed at construction sites.
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.

Journeyman Powerline Clearance Tree Trimmer

Wright Tree Service
Arcata , CA
10.2016 - Current

As a journeyman/ foreman in powerline tree trimming is to firstly implement safety and safety procedures.

DOT inspection before leaving any staging area and once returning.

Safe driving procedures, whether drive or passenger.

Setting up proper work area, truck parked, e brake set,chocks out, traffic signs out to alert traffic, buffer and taper in compliance with all speed limits. May also use caltrans and flaggers.

Physical address all work hazards and work procedures. Always see what can possibly go wrong in order to have a alternative plan.

Communication with all CO workers, customers, public and traffic.

Execute a safe and effective work task.

Take time to teach new employees there duties to excel in there career.

Watch each other for unusual signs of fatigue or heat illness.

Make sure we all go home to our families.

Education

Central Highschool
Pueblo, CO
04-2007

Skills

Communication skills, safety protocols, bilingual, tree risk assessment and procedures, training, electrical awareness and training, resourceful, problem solving and dedication Ability to excel

References

1. Dakota Moiser, General Foreman Wright Tree Service. Phone # 707-630-1456

2. Eric Tallman, Sr Vegetation Operations Inspector. Phone # 360-556-6728

3. Shane Moore, Vegetation Operations Inspector. Phone # 707-339-5162

Timeline

Journeyman/Foreman Powerline Clearance Tree Trimme

Wright Tree Services
10.2016 - Current

Journeyman Powerline Clearance Tree Trimmer

Wright Tree Service
10.2016 - Current

Central Highschool
David Gonzales