Joshua Shawles
Marysville,California
Summary
Hard working, dedicated and loyal employee who worked his way up from dragging and chipping brush to running a territory with anywhere from 8-25 crews. I am very passionate about working safe and productive, I have always believed there is a happy medium where both can be achieved. My crews have maintained a very safe work history, with most crew members being on Davey's Safety honor roll for 5-25 years without incident. I have worked on multiple different contracts throughout my career, including PG&E, Western Area Power and multiple private power line jobs for smaller utility companies. I believe I can be a great addition to your company as I have worked nearly every aspect of Utility Line Clearance tree trimming as well as Pre-Inspection
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
Davey Tree Surgery Co
11.2024 - Current
- Supervised tree surgery crews, ensuring safe execution of pruning, removals, and storm response work.
- Coordinated daily job assignments, equipment readiness, and crew coverage to maintain efficient field operations.
- Enforced PPE, rigging, and climbing safety practices across active work sites and aerial operations.
- Trained crew members on chainsaw handling, chipper use, and proper arboricultural work methods.
- Inspected job sites before work begins, identifying hazards, access issues, and customer property concerns.
Vegetation Management Inspector
ACRT-Pacific
06.2023 - 11.2024
Experience with OneVM, Field Maps, Survey 123
AREA SUPERVISOR
DAVEY TREE SURGERY CO.
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Supervised Multiple Crews, working under PG&E, Western Area Power and Private Tree contracts.
GENERAL FOREMAN
DAVEY TREE SURGERY CO.
06.2015 - 07.2021
- Managed 8-12 Crews, while reporting to my area supervisor
FOREMAN
DAVEY TREE SURGERY CO.
05.2009 - 06.2015
APPRENTICE CLIMBER
DAVEY TREE SURGERY CO.
07.2004 - 05.2009
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
MARYSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Marysville, California06.2003
Skills
- Delegation and Supervision
- Staff Coaching and Training
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Constructive Feedback
- Recruitment and Training
- Handling Complaints and Inquiries
- Critical Thinking
- Health and Safety Procedures
- Equipment Efficiency
- Goal Attainment
- Team Meetings
- Proper Staffing
- Disciplinary Action
- Crew management
References
- Douglas Byers, Davey Tree Surgery Co., Area Manager Of Operations, (530) 305-9797, Douglas.Byers@Davey.com
- Marshall Varrone, PG&E,SVMI at PG&E (530) 906-3708, marshall.varrone@pge.com
- William Sanchez, PG&E, VOI At PG&E, (530) 218-6130, Willie.sanchez@pge.com
- Danny Godwin, ACRT-Pacific, Pre Inspection Manager At ACRT, (530)205-8548,dgodwin@acrtinc.com
Timeline
General Foreman
Davey Tree Surgery Co
11.2024 - Current
Vegetation Management Inspector
ACRT-Pacific
06.2023 - 11.2024
AREA SUPERVISOR
DAVEY TREE SURGERY CO.
07.2021 - 11.2022
GENERAL FOREMAN
DAVEY TREE SURGERY CO.
06.2015 - 07.2021
FOREMAN
DAVEY TREE SURGERY CO.
05.2009 - 06.2015
APPRENTICE CLIMBER
DAVEY TREE SURGERY CO.
07.2004 - 05.2009
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
MARYSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL