Shawn Ehrhart
McDermott,OH
Summary
As the driving force behind S&S Logging, I have ran numerous Heavy equipment/Forestry machines. Conducted team motivation to enhance operational efficiency and safety. My expertise in timber harvesting and leadership in employee development significantly contributed to project successes, embodying a blend of technical proficiency and inspirational team management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
S&S Logging
McDermott, OH
01.1998 - 08.2024
- Trained new employees on proper use of tools and safety procedures when working in a forest environment.
- Controlled direction of falling trees by correctly placing wedges and cutting in strategic places.
- Operated machinery such as skidders, tractors, and log loaders.
- Assessed cut logs for size and usability and sorted for movement to logging trucks and transportation to processing locations.
- Operated saws and felling machinery to complete work, considering tree heights, areas and necessary cuts to plan and carry out efficient operations.
- Assisted in developing plans for forest management projects.
- Loaded logs onto trucks or rail cars for transportation to sawmills or processing plants.
- Utilized various tools and power equipment to cut down trees and shear off limbs.
- Maintained equipment such as wedges, lifts, saws and saw blades by inspecting before and after use and completing timely repairs.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scioto County JVS
Lucasville, OH05-1993
Skills
- Skidder operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Timber harvesting
- Recruitment and hiring
- Motivating teams
- Machinery inspection
- Safety compliance
- Delimbing trees
- Fallen Tree Removal
- Tree removal skills
- Bulldozer operations
Timeline
Owner/Operator
S&S Logging
01.1998 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Scioto County JVS
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