James Chastain
Kendall Vegetation Services
Dexter,MO
7
years of professional experience
Experienced Tree Arborist with a strong focus on safety compliance and equipment maintenance. Adept at mentoring junior arborists and executing strategic tree care solutions that improve health and mitigate risks.
Hardworking professional with, committed to worksite safety and client satisfaction.
Work History
Tree Arborist
4 Years 7 Months- Assessed tree health and stability to identify maintenance needs.
- Executed pruning and trimming techniques to enhance tree growth and safety.
- Operated chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts in compliance with safety protocols.
- Mentored junior arborists on best practices for equipment use and safety standards.
- Reduced property damage risks through strategic tree removals and preventative maintenance.
- Improved tree health by performing proper pruning and trimming techniques.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
- Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
Tree Arborist
1 Year 4 Months- Evaluated potential hazards posed by trees and recommended appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Implemented efficient workflows that improved service delivery timelines and customer satisfaction.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
Laborer
2 Years 1 Month- Operated machinery and equipment to facilitate efficient production processes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a clean work environment.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for various projects.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve workflow efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Chainsaw operation
Tree climbing
Tree identification
Storm damage repair
Arborist equipment maintenance
Urban forestry
Aerial lift operation
Pruning techniques
Brush Chipping
Tree trimming
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Tree Arborist
Kendall Vegetation Services
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Tree Arborist
Lilly Tree Service
08.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Laborer
Bootheel Tool and Machine
03.2019 - 04.2021Read More
Dexter Senior High
High School Diploma
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