I have worked in the Industry for 19 years. I've worked for Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC for the majority of my career. I have also worked for coalfield logging, and Merciers ROW maintenance. I have done work for many customers such as AEP, BG&E, Norfolk Southern railroad, KCS railroad, and CSX railroad. On the FRA contracts, I was tasked with keeping relations with each section foreman and had direct contact to the president of CSX with the signal line contract. I am proficient in every aspect of the field work and have a great understanding of the bussiness side.
I manage crews on ROW maintenance for AEP. I see that my leaders are keeping their equipment in compliance. I manage crew costs and I'm tasked with keeping the crews supplied with their needs to get the job done safely.
I trained field employees on safe work practices, and also provided trainings such as:
1. Electrical hazard awareness.
2. SRT climbing techniques.
3. Specialized equipment operations.
4. Entry Level Driver Training.
I was tasked with leading my crew to maintain the ROW to AEP specifications. I was in charge of ensuring my crew followed safe work practices.
I helped with every aspect of the operation from tree felling, skidding operations and dozing operations.
I started with this company as a trimmer and equipment operator. I moved up to foreperson within a year. I was tasked with running FRA widening contracts under bid. I also ran a T&M contract for CSX doing signal line clearing.