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Dustin Acosta

Redding,CA

Summary

Skilled Arborist Foreman with a proven track record at Wright Tree Services, enhancing public safety and client satisfaction through expert tree risk assessment and hazardous tree evaluation. Demonstrated leadership in storm damage cleanup and team training, achieving a significant reduction in project completion times. Mastery in chainsaw operation and exceptional communication skills underscore a commitment to urban forestry excellence.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Clearance Qualified Arborist Foreman

Wright Tree Services
01.2022 - Current
  • Organizes, plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises Arborist crews.
  • Assigns work to crew members, coordinates work activities, and oversees work performance.
  • Performs coaching and disciplinary action as required.
  • Arranges and monitors in-service training for employees.
  • Attend training and safety meetings
  • Follow direct orders, ensure proper safety equipment is used and keep crew members aware of potential hazards
  • Work as a part of a team, and represent the company's best interest
  • Operate and maintain equipment and perform inspection and preventative maintenance
  • Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
  • Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
  • Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
  • Secure the work area around trees so the public is safe from falling debris
  • Identify, correct, or report work hazards on job sites to project manager
  • Executing proper pruning techniques
  • Trimming trees, clearing and chipping tree debris
  • Disposing of tree debris for residential and commercial jobs in efficient manner
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs near, on and around electrical conductors
  • Follow all ANZI standards and company policies when performing job tasks
  • Maintained work vehicles and equipment
  • Supported emergency response efforts after natural disasters or severe weather events by clearing debris or removing damaged trees quickly and efficiently.
  • Identified and tended to tree diseases.
  • Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
  • Reduced environmental impact by employing sustainable arboriculture methods in daily tasks.
  • Maintained industry knowledge through continued education courses, ensuring up-to-date expertise in arboricultural practices
  • Used ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
  • Used Mechanical Advantage to lift, lower limbs, tree tops to prevent damage to property and powerlines/ conductors


Residential Arborist

Family Tree Service
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with team members on complex tree projects, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
  • Built strong customer relationships by promptly responding to inquiries or concerns about their landscape.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with professional communication and a high level of arboriculture knowledge.
  • Assisted clients in selecting appropriate species for their specific needs and site conditions.
  • Trim away dead and excess branches from trees.
  • Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment.
  • Supervise others engaged in tree trimming work and train lower-level employees.
  • Assist in clearing work sites, streets, and grounds of woody and vegetative materials, such as tree bowls and limbs.
  • Maintained work vehicles and equipment.

Arborist

Wilhelm LLC
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
  • Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
  • Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
  • Optimized equipment performance with regular maintenance checks, decreasing downtime and increasing efficiency.
  • Increased property safety through the removal of hazardous trees and limbs, reducing potential damage risks.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing expert advice on tree care and maintenance best practices.
  • Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards before beginning any work, minimizing risk to personnel and property.
  • Ensured public safety during tree work operations by adhering to strict safety guidelines and utilizing appropriate traffic control measures.
  • Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
  • Supported emergency response efforts after natural disasters or severe weather events by clearing debris or removing damaged trees quickly and efficiently.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
  • Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
  • Identified and tended to tree diseases.
  • Educated clients on proper watering techniques, leading to healthier trees with fewer instances of drought stress or overwatering issues.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and safely, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Processed and split firewood using axes and equipment.
  • Preserved tree structural integrity with proper pruning techniques, promoting healthy growth patterns.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clover Valley High
Upper Lake
06.2004

Skills

  • Chainsaw Operation
  • Public Safety Awareness
  • Storm Damage Cleanup
  • Hazardous Tree Evaluation
  • Tree trimming
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Identification
  • Tree planting
  • Tree Inventory
  • Power Tool Usage
  • Tree Risk Assessment
  • Arborist Equipment Maintenance
  • Pruning Techniques
  • Tree Preservation
  • Urban Forestry
  • Aerial lift operation
  • Tree Support Systems
  • Cabling and Bracing
  • Woodlot Management
  • Safe pesticide usage
  • Root Management
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Chemical Application

Certification

  • Certified Journeyman Tree Trimmer
  • First Aid & CPR Qualified
  • EHAP Certified


Timeline

Line Clearance Qualified Arborist Foreman

Wright Tree Services
01.2022 - Current

Residential Arborist

Family Tree Service
04.2021 - 01.2022

Arborist

Wilhelm LLC
01.2020 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Clover Valley High

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