Dennis Sanger
Mount Hope
Summary
10 years of experience managing powerline clearance ,crews and projects. Adept at driving productivity and keeping motivated. Well-versed in vegetation removal and equipment operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Tanker Driver
Selco
Oak Hill
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Loaded and unloaded fuel supplies using specialized equipment safely.
- Operated pumps for efficient fluid transfer and management, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Monitored and adjusted pump performance to maintain optimal operation and reliability.
- Coordinated with dispatch to streamline delivery schedules, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate logs of pump usage and maintenance activities.
Equipment Operator
Phillips power
Knoxville
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation, excavation, and material handling.
- Adhered to safety protocols, ensuring compliance and reducing potential hazards on site.
- Operated heavy machinery for efficient material handling and transportation.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and equipment usage.
Foreman
Integrity Tree Service
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated heavy machinery operations to mitigate safety hazards and streamline job site efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety practices and quality controls to protect team and project integrity.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to enhance workflow for team members.
- Handled trucks and equipment on job sites to ensure safe operations.
Trimmer B
Integrity Tree Service
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed tree trimming and maintenance tasks using chainsaws and pruning tools to maintain landscape quality.
- Evaluated tree health to determine appropriate trimming techniques for various species, enhancing plant vitality.
- Trained new employees on trimming techniques and safety measures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained safety practices and quality controls
Foreman
Foriest Tree Care
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated spider lift (60 foot) to ensure safe and effective project execution.
- Led three-man crew in adhering to safety procedures and delivering high-quality work.
- Supervised daily operations of tree service projects and ensured safety compliance.
- Coordinated crew schedules and assigned tasks to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on equipment handling and safety procedures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilhelm LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Operate semi-truck with 45 foot flat bed
- Hauling wood debris and logs to designated dumps
- Transporting different types of equipment to and from job sites.
- Run various type of heavy equipment grapple truck , excavator,skidsteer
Work Planner
Phillips & Jordan
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Walking and marking hazard trees alongside high voltage power lines
- Identify tree species, diameter, and height of a said tree.
- Speak and work with land owners that own property within AEP right or way to ensure they are satisfied and to gain permission to work on the property.
- Input landowners' information with stipulations so we can accommodate future projects with them.
- Map certain access points for tree cutters to access right of way.
- Updated existing maps with new data or changes in geography.
- Conducted fieldwork to gather data for map creation, such as ground control points or elevation measurements.
Foreman/Equipment Operator
Graham County Land Company
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Operated skid steer, grapple trucks, excavators, and other equipment to move materials around work sites
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted a report indicating equipment condition.
- Promoted worksite safety and adherence to OSHA protocols.
- Operate within FEMA guidelines for natural disaster clean up.
- Transport wood debris from local roads to designated drop off point or local dump.
Foreman
Integrity Tree Service
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained ROW clearance for transmission powerlines
- Participated in job hazard analysis, SIMS reporting and required safety activities.
- Worked on the removal of high hazard trees and those marked within the easement specs.
- Ordered materials and equipment needed for each project phase.
- Scheduled daily work tasks for crew members.
- Completed crew timesheets, safety logs and expense reports.
- Helped team by diagnosing and troubleshooting onsite equipment and system problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley, WV01-2014
Skills
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- OSHA 30 certification
- OSHA 10 certification
- Worksite safety
- Crew Leadership
- Crew supervision
- Project Management
- Equipment Operator
Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- First aid & CPR certified
- Class A CDL
References
- Troy Addis, 304-573-1644, Integrity Tree Service
- Benny Mckenny, 304-890-6371, Phillips & Jordan
- Tyler Mchale, 304-308-7098, Graham County Land Company
Timeline
CDL Tanker Driver
Selco
07.2025 - 01.2026
Equipment Operator
Phillips power
10.2024 - 07.2025
Foreman
Integrity Tree Service
01.2023 - 01.2024
Trimmer B
Integrity Tree Service
01.2022 - 01.2023
Foreman
Foriest Tree Care
01.2022 - 12.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wilhelm LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
Work Planner
Phillips & Jordan
01.2021 - 12.2021
Foreman/Equipment Operator
Graham County Land Company
01.2020 - 01.2021
Foreman
Integrity Tree Service
01.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School