Jacob Thomas

Oversaw multiple crews to enhance operational efficiency during project execution.

Resolved equipment issues swiftly, ensuring continuous shotcrete pump operations.

Systematically organized tools after use to uphold a safe work environment.

Navigated high-pressure situations to strengthen team dynamics and maintain morale.

Utilized forming expertise to meet project specifications accurately.

Complied with safety standards while adapting to shift work requirements.

Facilitated production efforts through welding and oxy-acetylene skills.

Operated heavy equipment effectively, fostering strong relationships with contractors.

• Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
• Advised customers on proper tree or shrub care to promote healthy growth and improve appearance.
• Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
• Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
• Processed and split firewood using axes and Equipment.
• Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
• Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
• Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
• Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
• Supported landscaping operations in various locations using design and functionality as paramount principles.
• Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
• Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
• Performed basic tree pruning, watering and fertilizing.
• Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
• Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
• Cleared grounds of limbs, snow and trash.
• Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
• Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
• Removed stumps marked centuries after initial felling.
• Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
• Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
• Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
• Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
• Applied protective sealants to trees with unsealed or vulnerable surfaces.
• Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.