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Nicholas Parson

Redding,CA

Summary

Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and safety skills coupled with more than 15 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and safety standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Forman

Maximus Tree Works
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
  • Removed and disposed of undesirable and dead limbs.
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
  • Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
  • Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
  • Performed basic tree pruning, watering and fertilizing.
  • Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
  • Used aerial lift, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
  • Identified and tended to tree diseases.
  • Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
  • Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
  • Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
  • Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
  • Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
  • Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
  • Advised customers on proper tree or shrub care to promote healthy growth and improve appearance.

Journeyman Foreman

Skyline Enviornmental
10.2020 - 08.2023
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Cut back and trimmed bushes and hedges to support well-designed landscapes.
  • Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
  • Serviced machinery according to consistent mechanical knowledge both in-shop and in office.
  • Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
  • Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
  • Identified and tended to tree diseases.
  • Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
  • Used aerial lift, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
  • Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
  • Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
  • Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
  • Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
  • Advised customers on proper tree or shrub care to promote healthy growth and improve appearance.

Journeyman Foreman/General Foreman

Utility Tree Service
04.2008 - 10.2021
  • safely managed 86 3-man crews
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
  • Maintained and operated wood chipper safely to minimize accidents and keep equipment properly functioning.
  • Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
  • Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
  • Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
  • Reviewed tree heights and locations to establish clear and efficient plans for felling operations.
  • Cut trees and placed felling wedges in strategic locations to achieve desired felling results.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • 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 time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
  • Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
  • Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
  • Maintained cost-effective inventory of spare parts to help achieve production goals.
  • Checked safety credentials and licenses for electrical crew members to comply with corporate rules.

Education

GED -

Willows High School
Willows, Ca
06.2001

Skills

    *Safe operations of chainsaws, climbing, line clearance, bucket operations, chipper operations, safe foreseeing of teaching others line clearance of tree trimming

Timeline

Journeyman Forman

Maximus Tree Works
08.2023 - Current

Journeyman Foreman

Skyline Enviornmental
10.2020 - 08.2023

Journeyman Foreman/General Foreman

Utility Tree Service
04.2008 - 10.2021

GED -

Willows High School

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