Jonathan Cathers
Lake Orion,MI
Summary
Proven leader in outdoor maintenance and tree care, adept in heavy equipment operation and team collaboration. At JRC Outdoor Services, enhanced safety protocols and efficiency, achieving significant reductions in maintenance issues. Skilled in conflict resolution and project oversight, consistently delivering high-quality results and meeting stringent deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Snow Plow Operator
JRC Outdoor Services
11.2012 - Current
- Logged activities, maintenance issues and hours worked for supervisors.
- Worked in parking lots, roads and driveways to handle needs of businesses and residential customers.
- Trained in skid steers, snow blowers, hydraulic hoses, and truck-mounted plows.
- Upheld safety standards for working in wet, cold, snow, and windy conditions.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
Forman
JRC Outdoor Services
06.2012 - Current
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required; Oil, drive belt, mower belt changes, and blade sharpening three times weekly.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
Tree Technician
Champion Tree Service
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Advised company and public on tree care and identification.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Assisted with removal of hazardous trees, safely cutting limbs and removing trunks.
- Followed safety regulations and company procedures to safeguard personnel and equipment.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
Education
GED -
Workforce Development Agency
Lansing, MI01.2014
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Training and mentoring
- Project oversight
Timeline
Snow Plow Operator
JRC Outdoor Services
11.2012 - Current
Forman
JRC Outdoor Services
06.2012 - Current
Tree Technician
Champion Tree Service
03.2012 - 12.2014
GED -
Workforce Development Agency
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