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Work History
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Richard MAYS

Mays Tree Service,llc
Senoia,GA
20
years of professional experience

Dedicated Tree Arborist experienced in chainsaw operation, storm damage repair, and tree identification. Enhanced operational efficiency through commitment to safety compliance and mentoring junior arborists. Emphasized hands-on training, effective communication, and teamwork.

Work History

Tree Arborist

13 Years 7 Months
Mays Tree Service,llc | 01.2013 - Current
  • Assessed tree health and structural integrity using advanced diagnostic tools.
  • Executed tree removal and pruning with safety protocols to minimize risk.
  • Trained junior arborists in safe tree care techniques and equipment usage.
  • Developed customized tree maintenance plans based on species and environment.
  • hazardous tree removal
  • tree pruning/beautification
  • storm clean-up
  • residential and commercial
  • safety and compliance
  • chainsaw, heavy equipment, PPE, tailgate safety meetings

Wildland Firefighter

4 Years
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation | 01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Operated fire suppression tools and equipment to control wildfires effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute strategic fire containment plans.
  • Conducted daily safety inspections of gear and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Trained new recruits on firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
  • physically demanding job

Ready Mix Truck Driver

1 Year
Associated Ready Mix | 01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Operated ready mix trucks to deliver concrete efficiently to job sites.
  • Monitored material quality and consistency during transport to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and operational readiness.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery routes for timely service.

Education

High School Diploma

McIntosh High School | Peachtree City, GA | 06-1986

Skills

Chainsaw operation
Tree identification
Storm damage repair
Urban forestry
heavy equipment operator
diesel mechanic
small engine repair
diagnostic reader/repair
health/safety officer

Accomplishments

Emergency care for sick and injured

confined space rescue

residential/commercial fire suppression

emergency medical technician

welding

diesel mechanic

small engine repair

gas aspirated engine repair

construction residential/commercial

Timeline

Tree Arborist

Mays Tree Service,llc
01.2013 - CurrentRead More

Wildland Firefighter

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
01.2007 - 01.2011Read More

Ready Mix Truck Driver

Associated Ready Mix
01.2007 - 01.2008Read More

McIntosh High School

High School Diploma
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As a fire fighter, 1st responder, a majority of the emergency calls needed medical attention from blunt force trauma. I had to quickly access the situation and impliment industry protocals for each situatiuon.

Richard MAYS