JOSE ARREDONDO

• Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
• Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
• Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
• Prepared daily tasks and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope

Supervises a line clearance crew and is responsible for the proper administration, communication and enforcement of supervisory and economic work practices such as policy enforcement, quality and quantity of work production, adherence to and enforcement of safety practice, other employee relations responsibilities, and interpretation and application of Union Agreements if applicable

• hiring, discipline, separation of employment, leaves of absence - FMLA/ADA, as well as policy enforcement

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Works with Human Resources to follow proper new hire procedures

• understand I9 process as well as proper interviewing techniques

•Evaluates crew member's performance to determine promotions/performance

•Understands obligations related to reasonable suspicion training and process

•trains and coaches employees

•Directs lead crew members with their performance in the following functions: provide technical expertise for safe operations and productive line clearance practices, administration duties to assist crews in production, ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance through training, and monitor and assist in training, obtaining certifications and licenses

•Receives and interprets tree trimming, removal and chemical application orders initiated by supervisor or the utility, involving an understanding of drawings and symbols representing types of line, voltages and line equipment

•Assigns work to individual crew members and supervises crew in carrying out work according to good tree clearance practices

•Conducts safety training of assigned personnel in accordance with good safety training procedures

•conducts stand downs and tailgate trainings as applicable

•Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of all records and reports related to the performance of the crew's operation

•Provides Supervisor/Manager and Utility representative with reports of orders completed, units of work completed, crew time and distribution

•furnish reports on accidents, truck breakdowns, private property damage, and new employee feedback

•Investigates accident reports, damage claims, and may be a designated representative to settle minor damage or injury claims

•Works with Risk Management department regarding work comp claims, return to work status on current claims, etc

•inform and communicate with Safety Supervisor regarding training opportunities, concerns, and problem areas

•Responsible for control of crew costs including effective use of manpower, work methods, proper amount of trimming, and operation of equipment

•inspects proper working conditions and repairs to tools, trucks and other work equipment

•Request major repairs and replacements when necessary

•Maintain a list of locations at which crew personnel may be contacted at any time

•Remainsin contact with customers, property owners, general public, other contractors, and representatives

• Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
• Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.

• Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Set up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production and for following safe practices and rules while clearing and trimming trees and brush away from utility lines.
• Operates and services equipment, such as gasoline, hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, buckets, chippers, and sprayers.
• Operates a Bucket near energized lines to remove branches and tree material.
• Performd tree and bucket rescue.
• Usehand tools, hand-lines, saws, block and tackle, pruners, chainsaws
• Cleans up and disposes of all debris.
• Sprays brush and stumps, making proper and selective application of herbicides.
• Trains new personnel.