Ian Hutchings

I currently operate a CAT 559C knuckle-boom loader, de-limbing, bucking logs, loading and unloading trucks. I switch on and off equipment on a weekly basis such as a CAT 559C knuckle-boom loader, a John Deere 648L grapple skidder, and a John Deere 843K Feller Buncher.

• Kept equipment in good working order with regular maintenance and repair.
• Worked under wide range of weather conditions and consistently met schedules.
• Coordinated smooth and safe movement of logging equipment to and from worksites.
• Followed strict safety procedures for use of equipment and log handling.
• Contributed to team efficiency by keeping work areas organized, clearing brush and removing stumps.
• Inspected equipment, completed basic repairs and adhered to preventive maintenance schedules to keep equipment safe and functional.
• Adapted daily plans based on employee availability, supervisor requests and weather conditions.

I handled a wide range of equipment and tools to accomplish weekly objectives. I operated a John Deere 437E knuckle-boom loader, de-limbing trees, bucking up logs, loading and unloading trucks.

• Rotated between skidders, loaders and feller bunchers based on current crew abilities and needs.
• Kept equipment in good working order with regular maintenance and repair.
• Used chainsaw to fell and buck trees on job sites.
• Inspected equipment, completed basic repairs and adhered to preventive maintenance schedules to keep equipment safe and functional.

I assisted in everyday manual labor tasks such as pouring concrete, mini excavation, interior and exterior construction.

• Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
• Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
• Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
• Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.