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Jake Lowrey

Kearney,Missouri

Summary

Safety-focused with outstanding work ethic and toleration of all weather conditions and times of day or night. Skilled in customer service and following DOT requirements and good safety practices. 3 years of experience operating bucket trucks and climbing along with improving through the line program at MCC including gaining knowledge of basic linework single phase three phase, and underground. Talented rigger and equipment operator trained in techniques for removing excess materials from trees safely without injury or damage to powerlines using pulleys and ropes. Enhances site safety and appearance using power and hand tools. Works great with team members and maintains professionalism at all times with customers. Learning new techniques from mentors while also teaching new guys what ive picked up in my time. Respectful to crew members and boss. Getting the job done in a timely manor while not surrendering safety practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Grapple Truck Operator/Tree Arborist

New Heights Tree Service/Platte Clay Electric
Kearney, MO
12.2021 - Current
  • Powerline clearance tree removal for Platte Clay Electric pole spans sometimes involving mid-night emergency calls when storms caused issues or outages.
  • Climbing trees and operating bucket trucks to perform trimmings.
  • Driving grapple truck and trailer to various locations to pick up brush and logs.
  • Talking to homeowners in a respectful manor to avoid conflict.
  • Operated a variety of power tools including chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders and pole saws safely and efficiently.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive instructions.
  • Put together efficient plans with crews and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic situations.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport logs or brush.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Performed tree risk assessments to identify potential hazards posed by existing trees.
  • Well understanding of chainsaw safety and dangers of powerlines.

Server

Bettys Place
Holt, MO
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Developed good people skills
  • Got progressively better at retaining information and memorizing what i was being told.

Laborer

Freeman Masonry
Kansas City, MO
02.2020 - 09.2020
  • Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
  • Carried heavy loads of concrete and kept it in good condition for masons and foremen.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing off to customer.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.

Education

Lineman Certificate -

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
05-2024

Skills

  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Skilled with various power and hand tools
  • Regulatory Compliance Understanding
  • Aerial Lift Operation
  • Basic understanding of linework
  • Retaining information
  • Good understanding of the majority of rigging knots
  • Climbing using gaffs in trees and power poles
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Problem-Solving Capabilities
  • Equipment Operation
  • DOT Compliance
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Completing tasks safely and in a timely manor

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Grapple Truck Operator/Tree Arborist

New Heights Tree Service/Platte Clay Electric
12.2021 - Current

Laborer

Freeman Masonry
02.2020 - 09.2020

Server

Bettys Place
01.2020 - 12.2021

Lineman Certificate -

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Jake Lowrey