Dustin Thomas
Bryan,TX
Summary
Dedicated Groundsman with extensive experience at Petes Trees, skilled in tree pruning and heavy machinery operation. Proven ability to enhance landscape aesthetics and ensure safety compliance. Strong team collaborator, adept at managing work crews and developing tailored landscaping plans, consistently exceeding client expectations and improving project outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Groundsman
Petes Trees
Bryan, TX
01.2010 - Current
- Executed operation of heavy machinery for tree maintenance and landscaping projects.
- Executed pruning, trimming, and planting of various tree species to ensure optimal growth.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Coordinated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted site assessments to evaluate tree health and recommend appropriate care strategies.
- Trained new staff on best practices for safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Implemented sustainable practices in tree care to enhance environmental preservation efforts.
- Developed relationships with clients to understand their landscaping needs and preferences.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow groundsmen to complete projects efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular checks, cleaning, and minor repairs as necessary.
- Boosted safety on the property by identifying potential hazards and promptly addressing them.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors on special projects requiring additional expertise or manpower, contributing to overall team success.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Consistently met project deadlines through effective time management skills for both individual assignments and team efforts.
- Improved overall grounds appearance with regular mowing, weeding, pruning, and edging tasks.
- Provided exceptional customer service to visitors on the premises while attending to their inquiries or concerns about the grounds.
- Upheld company reputation by adhering to all safety guidelines and regulations during daily tasks.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maximized efficiency in task completion by utilizing appropriate tools and techniques for each job.
- Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans for various budgets.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
- Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
- Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dickinson High
Dickinson, TXSkills
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Basic carpentry
- Maintaining equipment
- Heavy machinery
- Landscaping plans
- Inspecting completed work
- Landscape maintenance
- Landscape equipment operation
- Managing work crews
- Tree pruning
Certification
- OSHA safety certified
- NCCER Certified hand and power tools
- NCCER Certified Flagger
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Groundsman
Petes Trees
01.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Dickinson High