Michael Locklear
Maxton,North Carolina
Summary
Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than [Number] years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreperson
Asplundh Tree Expert
Fayetteville, NC
05.2009 - 01.2022
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- implemented safety on every site we worked on
Bucket Truck Operator
Asplundh Tree Expert
Maxton, North Carolina
03.2012 - 04.2016
- Positioned boom truck and operated lift on uneven and all-terrain conditions.
- Operated multiple types of cherry picker equipment in utility maintenance environments with zero safety incidents.
- Inspected and serviced cherry picker vehicle as part of regular preventive maintenance and repair of worn out or broken components.
- Used radios and hand signals to enhance performance and safety while effectively communicating between boom operator and ground personnel.
- Trained personnel in safe operation of cherry picker and man lifts around power lines ensuring understanding of risks associated with electricity and conductive materials.
- Trained personnel in safe bucket operation in hazardous environments and safety tethers.
- Applied use of vehicle stabilizers preventing possible vehicle tipping upon extension of boom.
Groundsman
Asplundh Tree Expert
Maxton, North Carolina
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Reviewed plans and designs to verify completeness of grounds work.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Assisted with weekly project planning and crew scheduling.
- Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
- Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
Education
High School Diploma -
Purnell Swett High School
Pembroke, NC05.2008
Skills
- Materials Estimation
- Site Measuring and Marking
- Equipment Safety Verification
- Schedule Determination
- Decision Making
- Risk Management
- Worker Supervision
- Hiring Determinations
- Attention to Detail
- Supply Ordering
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Work Monitoring
- Procedure Planning
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Employee Training
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Equipment Operation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- OSHA Compliance
- Relationship Building
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Willingness to Learn
- Mechanical Aptitude
Timeline
Bucket Truck Operator
Asplundh Tree Expert
03.2012 - 04.2016
Groundsman
Asplundh Tree Expert
01.2010 - 01.2012
General Foreperson
Asplundh Tree Expert
05.2009 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Purnell Swett High School