Seth Clark
Delbarton,WV
Summary
Dynamic Line Clearance Foreman with Asplundh Tree Expert, skilled in tree risk assessment and emergency tree care. Proven leader in safety training and crew collaboration, effectively managing storm response and ensuring compliance with regulations. Committed to maintaining clean work sites while implementing innovative cabling systems to enhance tree health and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Clearance Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
Williamson, WV
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Collected debris from trimmed and pruned trees to clean up work sites.
- Cleared work areas of brush, stumps and other debris.
- Developed plans for the construction of cabling systems that support weak branches.
- Used specialized rigging techniques to remove large limbs without damaging property or surrounding vegetation.
- Trained staff on proper safety protocols when working around large trees.
- Developed and led training sessions for junior arborists on safety protocols and tree care techniques.
- Trimmed dead and excess branches from trees and cleared branches around power lines.
- Managed emergency tree care responses after storms, including assessing damage and prioritizing work.
- Performed tree risk assessments to identify potential hazards posed by existing trees.
- Supported tree climbers and crew leaders working on ground and aloft.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Facilitated safety meetings on tree health and care maintenance.
- Climbed trees using safety equipment to access branches for trimming and pruning.
- Operated loaders, boom trucks and tractors to complete tree trimming work.
- Performed stump grinding and removal operations, ensuring complete clearance of previous tree sites.
- Assisted with implementation of work zone safety procedures.
- Cleaned debris from tree maintenance and storm damage.
- Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance.
Apprentice Lineman
DLS
Madison, WV
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Coordinated with other utilities to ensure safe working conditions and prevent service disruption.
- Adhered to local, state, and federal regulations governing electrical transmission and distribution.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving downed power lines or broken transformers.
- Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Participated in safety meetings and workshops to stay updated on industry practices and standards.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Ensured that all worksites were left clean upon completion of projects.
- Prepared work sites by removing brush, trees, stumps, rocks.
- Followed safety protocols while operating bucket trucks, cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
Line Clearance Foreman
Wrights Tree Service
Logan, WV
01.2021 - 01.2023
Welder
Fabrication Workshop
Omar, WV
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding
Southern Community And Technical College
Williamson, WV05-2020
Skills
- Tree pruning
- Tree risk assessment
- Cabling system design
- Specialized rigging
- Emergency tree care
- Grounds maintenance
- Hazard assessment
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Safety training
- Crew leadership
- Work zone safety
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Certified Welder
- Class A CDL Permit Holder
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
DLS
06.2024 - 11.2024
Line Clearance Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert
01.2023 - Current
Line Clearance Foreman
Wrights Tree Service
01.2021 - 01.2023
Welder
Fabrication Workshop
08.2019 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Welding
Southern Community And Technical College
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