Harold Baston
New Gloucester,ME
Summary
8+ years of public service and tree experience. Excellent mechanical ability and problem solving skills. Proficient in earthwork, bucket trucks, machinery and hand tools. Knowledgeable operation of heavy and light equipment and small powered equipment. Possession of a valid CDL license with airbrakes, tanker, and clean driving record.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator & Assistant Mechanic
Town of Freeport
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised multiple crews at job site.
- Knowledgeable operation and maintenance of trucks, small power equipment, hand tools and heavy equipment to include loader, grader, backhoe, roadside cutter and more.
- Provide public service with snow removal, install/repair storm water drainage pipes, boxes and culverts, pave/patch roads, and mowing/brush cleaning.
- Perform work safely with zero work time lost accidents or injuries.
- Planting, pruning, diagnosing and treating diseases, and removing trees when necessary
Lead Operator/Foreman
Town Of Yarmouth
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Supervised multiple crews at job site.
- Knowledgeable operation of trucks, small power equipment, hand tools and heavy equipment to include loader, grader, backhoe, roadside cutter and more.
- Provide public service with snow removal/plowing, install/repair storm water drainage pipes, boxes and culverts, pave/patch roads, and mowing/brush cleaning.
- Perform work safely with zero work time lost accidents or injuries.
- Planting, pruning, diagnosing and treating diseases, and removing trees when necessary
Tree Arborist
Fowler Tree Care
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Utilized specialized equipment for safe and efficient tree work, reducing job completion times.
- Conducted regular inspections of trees for signs of disease or pests, taking proactive measures as needed to protect the environment from further damage.
- Maintained necessary certifications and licenses, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and best practices.
- Preserved historical trees through careful management and attention to detail in maintenance efforts.
- Educated clients about proper planting techniques, resulting in improved success rates for new trees.
- Reduced property damage risks through strategic tree removals and preventative maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greely High School
Cumberland Center, ME06-2014
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- CDL
- Licensed Arborist
- Snow Plowing
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Mechanic
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Dependable and responsible
Skills
heavy equipment, hand tools, foreman, materials, meetings, quality, repairs, safety, licensed arborist, CDL, snow plowing, training, maintenance
Timeline
Operator & Assistant Mechanic
Town of Freeport
01.2022 - Current
Lead Operator/Foreman
Town Of Yarmouth
09.2017 - 01.2022
Tree Arborist
Fowler Tree Care
08.2014 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Greely High School
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