Kevin Gay
Fairmount,IL
Summary
Dependable and hardworking individual looking to advance career after 10 years employment at Wright’s Tree Service. Well-versed in operating equipment, working under pressure, worksite safety, time management, problem solving, and quickly adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Tree Trimmer
Wright’s Tree Service
Danville, IL
10.2012 - Current
- Outdoor work environment in various weather conditions throughout all seasons.
- Routine maintenance on tree trimming equipment to optimize performance.
- Lifting and handling materials greater than 50 pounds.
- Effective communication skills with co-workers.
- Operate company vehicles and equipment.
- Attend morning team safety meetings prior to start of shift.
- Morning safety checks prior to start of shift.
- Cut and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Advised company and public on tree care and identification.
- Used spraying equipment to apply treatment to trees with diseases.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Limbed and pruned variety of tree species.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Flatbed Tow Truck Driver
Carpenters Wrecker Service
Danville, IL
02.2008 - 09.2012
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Education
Diploma -
Westville High School
Westville, IL05.2004
Skills
- Class B CDL with Air Brakes
- Creative Solutions
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Work Site Cleaning and Organization
- Machine Operations
- Chainsaw Operations
- Safety Precautions
- Team Meetings
- Corporate Regulations
- Machine Setups
- Heavy Labor
- Critical Thinking
- Safe Vehicle Operations
Timeline
Tree Trimmer
Wright’s Tree Service
10.2012 - Current
Flatbed Tow Truck Driver
Carpenters Wrecker Service
02.2008 - 09.2012
Diploma -
Westville High School