Ryan Buzard

Residential Crew Leader

Carrs Tree Service

Andover, MN

01.2021 - Current

Directed team of 3-4 crew members in daily operations and assigned tasks for both residential,and utility line clearance operations.
Monitored and evaluated performance of crew members, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
Trained new hires on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations as well as all ANSI and OSHA standard operating procedures.
Successfully performed and supervised various tasks for day to day operations including but not limited to Removals,and Pruning with various types of areial lifts and Climbing Equipment.
Over 100 successful crane assisted removals with no incident or property damage.
Inspected equipment for proper operation before use by crew members.
Sales Experience and preformed estimates for customers daily advising the best corse of action needed to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Assisted in resolving customer complaints or issues quickly and efficiently.
Organized inventory of supplies necessary for job completion; ordered additional materials when needed.
Coordinated,scheduled, or conducted equipment maintenance and repairs as well as ensuring down equipment was operational for scheduled activities.
Over 3 years of Climbing Experience with Carrs Tree Service 6 years total. proficient in DRT, SRT,most arborist knots,and Ariel Rescue.
Extensive Tree Care Equipment Experience including but not limited to ariel Bucket Trucks, tracked and wheeled ariel lifts, brush chippers of various sizes, grapple trucks, skid steers mini and full sized,bobcat toolcat,avant loaders, stump grinders pull behind and walk behind, Forestry Mowers, Cranes, and feller bunchers.
Class A CDL air brakes endorsement with the ability to drive any vehicle from 18 speed to 5 speed transmissions.
Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
Climbed trees to inspect branches, trunks and roots for signs of disease or insect infestation.
Pruned trees to improve the health, structure, and aesthetics of the tree.
Inspected existing tree structures for potential hazards such as broken or weak limbs.
Injected pesticides into diseased trees to prevent further damage from occurring.