Jake Blankenship
Pine Grove,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Climber/Lead Operator with extensive experience at Woodland Expansion Inc. Proven expertise in rigging operations and equipment maintenance, ensuring safety and efficiency. Adept at site evaluation and hazard assessment, consistently delivering projects on-time while enhancing team communication and problem-solving capabilities. Committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Climber/lead/operator
Woodland Expansion Inc
Pioneer, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted with rigging operations by setting up lift trees for skyline yarder also chokers and cables around logs before loading them onto trucks.
- Performed daily maintenance, inspections and repairs of logging equipment such as chainsaws and skidders.
- Operated equipment to complete logging jobs on-time and under-budget.
- Communicated with other team members about jobsite tasks via radio or walkie-talkie system for better progress in feild
Lead Climber/Operator
Watson Industries
Pioneer, CA
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Loading and unloading of materials, supplies, and equipment onto trucks.
- Used tools, equipment and winches to lift, move and bunch logs.
- Operated loaders, boom trucks and tractors to complete tree trimming work.
- Evaluated potential sites for future climbs based on terrain type, accessibility, weather conditions.
- Assessed trees for potential hazards and determined best approach for ascending.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Laborer/Operator
Nottengale Industries
Pine Grove, CA
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated and maintained a 525 Cat skidder
- Pulling trees in the landing area
- Assisted prepping an loading trucks for hazmat cleanup in the Sonoma fire removal of debris
- Felling, bucking and limbing trees when needed
- Performed routine maintenance of construction site, including cleaning up debris.
- operated dozer to push gravel away from rock crusher
Crossfire Tree and Vegetation Services
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Cut and removal of dead and infected trees
- Cut trees to fit for removal
- Chipping the brush remaining at job site
- Setting up and running traffic controls
- Retrieve and deck logs for grapple trucks
- Operated 780 bobcat skid steer
- Operated 85 mini excavator
- Maintained equipment daily
Auger Construction
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Installed new windows on newly constructed KB Homes
- Unloading and organizing window deliveries
- Ensured windows were placed in the correct locations for installation
- Prepped all window frames for installation
Poston Logging LLC
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Cut various species of trees into logs
- Operated a 525 Cat skidder
- Did the daily service inspections and maintenance of the machines used that work day
Kirkwood Property Services
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Maintained landscape
- Maintained and winterized homes and rental properties
- Cleaned roads
- Ensured homes would pass inspections done by property management
Yohiem Construction
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Demolition of sites to prepare for remodels from ground up
- Formed foundation for concrete
- Pour concrete
- Framed walls
- Installed trust
- Installed roof boards
Roger Wilson Logging
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Operated landing area
- Cutting, bucking living trees to ship to the mill
- Decking with a 950 Cat wheel loader
- Repaired broken equipment
- Replaced hydraulic rams and starter on 950 Cat wheel loader
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
10.2012 - 10.2012
- Checked ski lift tickets
- Provided excellent customer service to all resort guests
- Overseen daily lift operations
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence HS
Sutter Creek, CA08-2006
Skills
- Rigging operations
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Log loading
- Safety inspections
- Site evaluation
- Hazard assessment
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Safety procedures
- Analytical thinking
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Climber/lead/operator
Woodland Expansion Inc
09.2023 - Current
Lead Climber/Operator
Watson Industries
01.2019 - 12.2022
Laborer/Operator
Nottengale Industries
10.2017 - 01.2018
Crossfire Tree and Vegetation Services
07.2017 - 12.2017
Auger Construction
09.2016 - 11.2016
Poston Logging LLC
03.2016 - 09.2016
Kirkwood Property Services
01.2015 - 06.2015
Yohiem Construction
03.2014 - 10.2014
Roger Wilson Logging
12.2012 - 09.2013
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
10.2012 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Independence HS