Octavio Cortez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Elevating urban landscapes, I leveraged my expertise in tree preservation and exceptional teamwork skills at the City of Los Angeles, significantly enhancing tree health and community aesthetics. My adeptness in chainsaw operation and collaborative efforts led to surpassing performance expectations, marking a notable contribution to environmental regeneration and public satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tree Surgeon
City of Los Angeles
11.2016 - Current
- Enhanced tree health by performing regular pruning and trimming tasks.
- Consistently surpassed performance expectations, boosting company image.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as landscape architects and arborists, to ensure optimal tree care solutions were implemented.
- Optimized machinery usage by performing routine maintenance checks and ensuring proper storage when not in use.
Trash Truck Driver
City of Glendale
03.2014 - 11.2016
- Operated trash truck on designated routes to collect waste and recyclables.
- Resolved minor mechanical issues on truck to minimize downtime during routes.
- Conducted routine inspections, keeping truck properly functioning.
- Monitored waste levels in bins and reported any issues to supervisors.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials from truck to ensure proper disposal.
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- Attended and participated in scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by company or assigned by supervisor.
- Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving yard.
- Notified supervisor of incidents injuries or property damage, awaiting direction, and avoiding taking action or making statements without company authorization.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
- Positioned and returned container on customer's property with lids and doors properly replaced and containers located without risk of obstruction traffic flow or driveway entrances.
- Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
- Estimated customer-loaded container volume by sight, reporting overweight boxes immediately to dispatcher for direction when at risk of exceeding maximum tonnage.
- Improved route efficiency by optimizing trash collection schedules and routes.
- Ensured compliance with local waste disposal regulations while transporting refuse to appropriate facilities.
Education
GED -
San Fernando High School
San Fernando, CA06.2002
Skills
- Wood chipping
- Chainsaw operation
- Branch removal
- Tree identification
- Stump grinding
- Tree planting
- Storm damage repair
- Aerial lift operation
- Tree preservation
- Pruning techniques
- Brush clearing
- Root management
- Tree felling
- Emergency tree care
- Crown reduction
- Tree climbing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Tool maintenance
- Debris removal
- Grounds maintenance
- GPS navigation
- Tree pruning and removal
- Rigging
- Brush chipping
- Safe work practices
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Multitasking
- Power tool operation
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Landscape maintenance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Landscape equipment operation
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Record keeping
- Time management abilities
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Work planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Traffic control
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Tree Surgeon
City of Los Angeles
11.2016 - Current
Trash Truck Driver
City of Glendale
03.2014 - 11.2016
GED -
San Fernando High School
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