Derrick Garber
Talbott,TN
Summary
Hardworking professional with impressive skills in horticulture, landscaping and excavation. Committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction. Well-versed in operating equipment to build hardscapes like ponds and fountains, performing tree maintenance, and perfecting residential and commercial landscapes to produce attractive, long-lasting displays that satisfies customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Laborer
Doster Lawns And Landscaping, LLC
Knoxville, TN
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees and bushes.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Trimmed around trees, flower beds and other yard features.
Tree Service Groundsman
J&J Professional Tree Service
Knoxville , TN
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Mixed fertilizer with dirt to enrich soil, placed trees in holes and filled holes with dirt.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Operated excavators and skid loader machines to safely move materials.
- Prepped trimming tools by sharpening shears, grinders and saw teeth.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Limbed and pruned variety of tree species.
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Landscape Laborer
Magnolia Landscapes And Construction
Knoxville, TN
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Followed exact digging plans within capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
- Completed shoveling at job sites to finish appearances and achieve precise specifications.
Landscaper
Tri-Star Landscaping, LLC
Knoxville , TN
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Created striking landscape designs, applying years of diverse industry knowledge.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High School
Dandridge, TN05.2015
Skills
- Hardscape Installation
- Commercial and Residential Property Mgt
- Seed and Bulb Planting
- Snow Blowing
- Riding Mower and Lawn Aeration
- Weeding and Edging
- New Plant and Tree Introduction
- Tree Pruning and Removal
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Lawn and Shrubbery Irrigation
- Heavy Machinery Operation
Timeline
Landscape Laborer
Doster Lawns And Landscaping, LLC
08.2021 - Current
Tree Service Groundsman
J&J Professional Tree Service
01.2021 - 08.2021
Landscape Laborer
Magnolia Landscapes And Construction
08.2020 - 01.2021
Landscaper
Tri-Star Landscaping, LLC
01.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High School
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