Jonathan DePietro
Amherst,NH
Summary
I have a strong passion for tree work. I left to pursue a career in the power line industry and looking to get back. Im Hardworking. Known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment. Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skid loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with 15 plus years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Knowledgeable Tree Trimmer versed in different types of trees and equipment. Works safely and smoothly to restore tree shape, promote growth and improve appearance. Keeps work moving smoothly and sites clean. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Energy Matt Alliance
Washington, ME
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Operated a variety of Heavy Equipment. Foundation drill rig, excavator,front end loader, forklift and Skid steer.
- Drove and operated log, flat bed, water and dump trucks
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor and or mechanic.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with equipment, drill tooling and drill rig related materials.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
Equipment Operator
MJ Electric
Salem, NH
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated a log truck moving Drill tooling and drilling related materials from site to site for multiple drill crews throughout transmission power line right of ways
- Operated front end loader and skid steer as needed moving spoils and rock to designated areas in right of way
- Welded on drilling core barrels, augers and or equipment, kelly bars and other tooling as needed
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
Equipment Operator
Michels
Londonderry, NH
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Operated heavy equipment for transmission power line drilling. Excavator, backhoe, skid steer and front end loader
- Assisted in concrete foundation pours for transmission power line structures. inspected rebar cages, bolt cages and concrete forms for quality and accuracy.
- Drove water truck to and from filling and de-watering locations as well as to and from job site locations in transmission right of ways.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws regarding health, safety, environment protection standards and regulations.
- Adhered strictly to designated schedules for completing assigned tasks within specified timeframes.
Climber/ Tree Trimmer Foreman
Lewis Tree Service
Various Locations, MA, NH
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Operated bucket truck line clearance trimming on distribution power power line circuts clearing branches to utility specification. Hazard tree removals.
- Was responsible for supervising other bucket truck crews as well as groundsman to ensure safety and on time job completion.
- Climber on off road circut taps removing limbs to utility specifications.
- Attended job sites to assess trees for trimming or removal.
- Inspected tree branches, trunks, and roots to identify potential hazards or structural weaknesses.
- Removed deadwood and hazardous limbs from trees while preserving the natural shape of the tree.
- Utilized aerial lifts, ladders, chainsaws, chippers, pole saws, and other tools necessary for climbing and pruning trees.
- Worked Storm assisting line crews removing downed trees and tree limbs from power lines to restore power.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment used in tree care operations.
- Instructed crew members on safe use of tools and techniques when performing tasks related to tree care services.
Foreman/Climber/Applicator
Lucas Tree Experts
Various Locations, NH MA VT ME
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Operated bucket truck, bigfoot, and skidder bucket trimming and pruning trees in transmission power line right of ways. Side trimming trees if right of ways for clearance from lines as well as trimming and pruning trees in a residential settting.
- Climbed and trimmed trees for clearance where equipment wasn't able to travel.
- Walked transmission power lines applying foliar applications to smaller hardword saplings and trees as well as removing smaller evergreens with chainsaw or bush hook to eliminate the possiblity of smaller trees to grow within the minumum approach distance from the ground up.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Performed tree risk assessments to identify potential hazards posed by existing trees.
- Operated a variety of power tools including chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders and pole saws safely and efficiently.
- Used specialized rigging techniques to remove large limbs without damaging property or surrounding vegetation.
Tree Worker
Asplundh Tree Expert
Varius Locations, NH MA
02.2007 - 04.2008
- Groundsman. Assisted in distribution line clearance and hazard removal trees. dragged and chipped brush, took alot of brush to the face using a whisper chipper. Used pole saw for limbs out of reach of the bucket truck. Operated chainsaw to cut down tree butts and cut brush to fit inside the chipper.
- Assisted arborists in performing more complex tasks such as cabling systems installation or removal.
- Repaired storm damage by removing broken branches and trees from properties.
- Disposed of debris generated during tree maintenance activities properly.
- Collected debris from trimmed and pruned trees to clean up work sites.
- Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance.
- Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Merrimack High School
Merrimack, NH06-2003
Phycology
Mount Washington College
Manchester, NHSkills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Construction Quality Standards
- Trimming, climbing and forestry equipment Experience
- Chainsaw Operation
- Chemical Application
- Tree Removal
- Grounds Maintenance
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Active Listening
- Task Prioritization
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
Affiliations
When im not working I enjoy most is spending time with my wife and kids and watching them grow and develop, learn new things and become good people. I enjoy fishing, the beach, going to the lake, sports and just about anything outdoors. I grew up playing hockey, still play pickup on friday nights and love going out to a pond to skate and ice fish with family and friends.
Certification
- CDL license with air brake endorsement. no restrications
- Tanker endorsement
- Hold DOT medical card
- OSHA 10 card
- Bucket rescue certification
- CPR and first aid certified
- Massachusetts category 40 and applicators pesticide license
- New Hampshire pesticide applicators license
- Vermont pesticide applicators license
Employment history gap
When I moved on from tree work in 2014 I joined the IBEW local 104 and started my career in linework. Gaps in my employment history were filled with similar shorter lasting jobs in which some differed but essentially was doing similar types listed im my employment history and I was responsible for using the same types of skills. Some were ground work and more labor intensive and others were operating equipment, driving truck or whatever was needed. All jobs since joining the union were either land clearing extending right of ways for new transmission lines, building road access in the right of ways to allow entry for heavy equipment and bucket trucks or setting power line poles and transferring wire over to new structures. As well as my aforementioned drilling experience. There were multiple contractors as work in the union is generally shorter term jobs and layoffs generally happen upon their completion which is my main reason for a career change.
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Energy Matt Alliance
08.2023 - 11.2024
Equipment Operator
MJ Electric
10.2022 - 07.2023
Equipment Operator
Michels
02.2020 - 12.2022
Climber/ Tree Trimmer Foreman
Lewis Tree Service
05.2013 - 10.2014
Foreman/Climber/Applicator
Lucas Tree Experts
04.2012 - 05.2013
Tree Worker
Asplundh Tree Expert
02.2007 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Merrimack High School
Phycology
Mount Washington College