Jay Miller
Lehighton ,PA
Summary
Utility Arborist with extensive experience at A Cut Above Vegetation Services, excelling in tree pruning and removal. Proven ability in hazardous tree evaluation and storm damage cleanup, consistently earning positive client feedback. Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills enhance project efficiency, ensuring safety and satisfaction in all tasks. Ability to assess situations involving storm duties as well. How to mitigate tension on wires and come up with and collaborate with dispatch and power company on a plan. Good understanding of powerlines whether live or dead. Know when to have grounds installed for safe operation and to check for generators to be turned off so the line isn't backfeed with power. Knowing the minimum approach distance on distribution lines. Very comfortable climbing and operating bucket trucks in any and all weather. Willing to work overtime as well as travel.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Arborist
A Cut Above Vegetation Services
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in tree pruning and removal using hand tools and power equipment.
- Learned safety protocols for working at heights and handling equipment.
- Supported routine inspections of trees to identify health issues or hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized worksite.
- CDL Class B with air brakes, automatic restrictions.
- Bucket operator foreman
- Top rate climber
- Storm duty
- Participated in training sessions on proper techniques for planting and transplanting trees.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular checks and basic repairs as needed.
- Familiarized with various tree species and their specific care requirements.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
- Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
- Increased property safety through the removal of hazardous trees and limbs, reducing potential damage risks.
Utility Arborist
Nelson Tree Service
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Familiarized with various tree species and their specific care requirements.
- Participated in training sessions on proper techniques for planting and transplanting trees.
- Observed experienced arborists during tree maintenance tasks for skill development.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular checks and basic repairs as needed.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lehighton Area Highschool
Lehighton, PASkills
- Chainsaw operation
- Storm damage cleanup
- Hazardous tree evaluation
- Power tool usage
- Tree risk assessment
- Aerial lift operation
- Cabling and bracing
- Records and documentation
- Tree climbing
- Tree pruning and removal
- Grounds maintenance
- Safe chemical handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Power tool operation
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Safety procedures
- Task prioritization
- Self-motivation
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Cpr trained - 2024
Timeline
Utility Arborist
A Cut Above Vegetation Services
01.2025 - Current
Utility Arborist
Nelson Tree Service
05.2023 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Lehighton Area Highschool
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