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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Justin Shelly

Kokomo,IN

Summary

With a proven track record at Townsend Tree Service, I excel in supervising projects to surpass quality and schedule expectations. My expertise in construction supervision and exceptional team leadership has consistently enhanced operational efficiency and safety. Skilled in delivering detailed instructions and managing site inspections, I drive project success and foster strong customer relations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teledata Lineman

Always Underground Incorporated
Lebanon, Indiana
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Operated bucket trucks and other specialized tools for line work.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate safety protocols during maintenance tasks.
  • Responded to emergency outages, restoring power efficiently and safely.
  • Assisted in training new linemen on safety practices and operational procedures.
  • Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
  • Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
  • Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
  • Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.

Foreman

Burford Tree Service
Kokomo, Indiana
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Supervised daily operations and workflow in construction projects.
  • Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on heavy machinery to ensure safe operation.
  • Collaborated with crew members to coordinate equipment usage and workflow on job sites.
  • Followed safety protocols and regulations to minimize risks during equipment operation.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety practices.
  • Monitored fuel levels and performed minor repairs to maintain equipment efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project status and equipment needs.

Driver/Boom Operator

Foundation Building Materials LLC
Kokomo, IN
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading vehicles to ensure safe transport of goods.
  • Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
  • Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing courteous and professional service.
  • Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
  • Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.

Foreman

Berry It
Kokomo, IN
02.2018 - 10.2022
  • Maintained, adjusted, and repaired cable systems as needed.
  • Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies to ensure readiness for each job.
  • Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
  • Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
  • Coordinated with other utilities to ensure safe working conditions and prevent service disruption.

Foreman

Lewis Tree Service
West Henrietta, NY
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Utilized climbing gear, chainsaws, pole saws, and other tools for trimming and cutting trees.
  • Followed local regulations and guidelines for tree trimming and removal activities.
  • Eliminated diseased, damaged, overcrowded or weak branches.
  • Provided expert advice on the best methods of trimming branches.
  • Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work including sweeping debris away from walkways, driveways, lawns.
  • Reported any unusual occurrences or problems encountered during the course of work activity to supervisors immediately.
  • Reviewed project estimates to understand budget and deadline requirements.
  • Checked product labels carefully before applying any type of pesticide and herbicide mixture.
  • Applied herbicides to control weeds in agricultural fields and pastures according to established regulations and specifications.
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections, performing routine maintenance and minor repair work and escalating major issues to supervisor.
  • Cleaned and serviced machinery to verify operating efficiency using appropriate fluids and tools.

General Foreman

Townsend Tree Service
Muncie, IN
12.2006 - 10.2016
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Reviewed estimates for labor costs, material costs, equipment costs.
  • Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.
  • Communicated regularly with team members about changes in scope or schedule.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Managed budgeting process for projects while ensuring compliance with company standards.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kokomo High School
Kokomo, IN
06-2003

Skills

  • Load monitoring
  • Daily logging
  • Delivery pickup
  • Inclement weather driving
  • Accurate reporting
  • Project milestones
  • Site inspections
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Construction supervision
  • Progress reporting
  • Customer relations
  • Team supervision
  • Project deadlines
  • Company safety procedures
  • Equipment loading
  • Safety protocols
  • Timesheet management
  • Delivering detailed instructions
  • Supervisory skills
  • Scheduling jobs
  • Hand and power tools
  • Fall protection
  • Training experience
  • Crew direction
  • Inspections

Certification

  • Class A CDL

Accomplishments

Driver of the year award.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teledata Lineman

Always Underground Incorporated
06.2025 - 09.2025

Foreman

Burford Tree Service
01.2025 - 06.2025

Driver/Boom Operator

Foundation Building Materials LLC
10.2022 - 01.2025

Foreman

Berry It
02.2018 - 10.2022

Foreman

Lewis Tree Service
10.2016 - 02.2018

General Foreman

Townsend Tree Service
12.2006 - 10.2016

High School Diploma -

Kokomo High School

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