TIMOTHY LUMAUG
Sonora,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Vegetation Management Inspector with expertise in tree work essential for right of ways. Skilled tree climber proficient in techniques for safe removal of excess materials. Enhances site safety and aesthetics using various tools while maintaining cleanliness. Knowledgeable Tree Trimmer focused on promoting growth and restoring tree shape, contributing to team success through reliability and organization.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vegetation Management Inspector
Arborvista
Angels Camp/Stockton/Sonora, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in oversight of vegetation projects, including tree assessments and trimming operations, ensuring alignment with safety and operational standards.
- Assess all trees with the potential to strike PG&E facilities.
- Identify tree work along the existing PG&E right of way.
- Perform circuit patrols in accordance to annual vegetation management plan, standards, and process.
- Determine when the next trim is required and whether a trim or removal is necessary.
- Ensured compliance with regulations, including annual permits, encroachment permits, traffic control plans, railroad permits, CalTrans permits, and environmental protection measures as part of environmental release documentation.
- Use of software to enter data and process data from handheld devices as required.
- Represented PG&E in customer relations, addressing inquiries and concerns to enhance community engagement and satisfaction.
- Contributed to IBEW Local 1245 by attending meetings and supporting union initiatives.
Vegetation Management Inspector
ACRT Pacific, LLC
Angels Camp, CA
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Perform circuit patrols in accordance to annual vegetation management plan, standards, and processes.
- Identified necessary tree work within PG&E right of way to ensure safety and compliance.
- Supported oversight of vegetation projects, including operations such as tree assessment and tree trimming.
- Determine when the next trim is required and whether a trim or removal is necessary.
- Supported oversight of vegetation projects by conducting tree assessments and managing tree trimming operations.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations which may include but are not limited to: annual permits, encroachment permits, traffic control plans, railroad permits, CalTrans permits, and environmental protection measures as documented on environmental release to construction.
- Assessed trees for potential hazards to PG&E facilities, contributing to proactive risk management.
- Use of software to enter data and process data from handheld devices as required.
- IBEW local 1245
Tree Climber
Windy Tree Inc.
Oakdale, CA
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintain tree climbing equipment and power saws.
- Lower limbs with rope and pulley for safe removal.
- Perform heavy labor associated with tree work.
- Extensive knowledge and use of equipment such as brush chipper, bucket lift, power saws, and stump grinder.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective problem resolution with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Supported team operations by collaborating with supervisor Raul Chavez.
- Engaged with IBEW Local 1245 to stay updated on industry standards.
Tree Climber
Freddy's Tree Service
Modesto, CA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Utility line clearance
- Perform heavy labor associated with tree work.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Cleared debris from trimmed and pruned trees to maintain safe and organized work sites.
- Maintain vegetation around power lines
- Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance.
- Resolved customer issues with knowledgeable and friendly service to enhance satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Led improvements to work processes and trained coworkers to enhance overall team efficiency.
- Supervisor: Freddy Irvin (209) 549-6349
Tree Climber/Trimmer
Windy Tree Inc
Oakdale, CA
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Trimmed dead and excess branches from trees and cleared branches around power lines.
- Trimmed dead and excess branches to ensure safety around power lines and enhance tree health.
- Maintained hand and power tools through regular operation checks and cleaning to ensure optimal performance.
- Collected and disposed of debris from trimmed trees to maintain clean and safe work sites.
- Knowledge and experience with equipment such as trucks, brush chipper, and bucket lift.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Collected debris from trimmed and pruned trees to clean up work sites.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs to maintain safety and facilitate growth. and lower by rope and pulleys if necessary.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in operating power saws safely and efficiently. with power saws.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Maintained clearance between trees and power lines to ensure safety and compliance. from the power lines and the trees growing around them.
- Assisted in traffic control duties to ensure safety and smooth flow of vehicles..
- Assist in traffic control duties.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Supervisor: Raul Chavez (209) 499-2219
- IBEW local 1245
Tree Climber
Freddy's Tree Service
Modesto, CA
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Cleared vegetation from utility lines to ensure safety and accessibility.
- Maintain vegetation around power lines
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with customers and coworkers.
- Trim and remove limbs and lower by rope and pulley if necessary.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Maintain tree climbing equipment and power saws.
- Knowledge and use of equipment such as brush chipper, bucket lift, power saws, and stump grinder.
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by maintaining vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
- Resolved customer issues with knowledgeable and friendly service, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Cleaned work sites by collecting debris from trimmed and pruned trees, ensuring safety and professionalism.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to ensure safety and extend service life.
- Executed physically demanding tasks related to tree maintenance and removal.
- Trimmed and removed limbs using rope and pulley systems.
- Regularly inspected and serviced tree climbing gear and power saws for optimal performance.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Reported directly to supervisor for guidance and task management.
Tree Maintenance Worker
N Emerald Avenue
Modesto, CA
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Climb trees in excess of 40 feet by means of ropes and spurs.
- Identified and resolved issues during daily inspections to ensure operational safety.
- Maintain tree climbing equipment and power tools.
- Knowledge and experience with equipment such as trucks, brush chipper, bucket lift, skid steer, and stump grinder.
- Collaborated with team members to evaluate and optimize equipment performance.
- Assist in traffic control duties such as setting up signs for lane closures on two-lane and multi-lane highways, flagging operations, and moving closures.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Utilized power saws effectively during tree trimming and removal tasks.
- Performed tasks to maintain on-site physical security, safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with traffic control by setting up lane closure signs, flagging operations, and managing moving closures.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using hand tools for safe and effective cutting.
- Operated two-way radios for effective communication with team members on-site.
- Operate two-way radios.
- Supervisor: John Stroble (209) 608-8322
Salmon Habitat Restoration Specialist/ Crewleader II/ Firefighter II/ Firefighter I trainee
California Conservation Corps
Stockton, CA
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to address environmental incidents.
- Serve as a firefighter 2 on a type 2 hand crew.
- Perform fire suppression and/or fuels management duties under arduous conditions.
- Led safety meetings to enhance workplace safety awareness and address specific safety issues.
- Provided technical assistance, direction and training for hazardous materials, waste management and emergency management programs.
- Performed maintenance of chainsaws to include cleaning, sharpening, and making repairs.
- Perform aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including line preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up.
- Construct direct and indirect handline in accordance with the leader's intent by moving dirt, chopping brush, and falling trees.
- Extensive use of wildland firefighter hand tools for fireline construction to include pulaski, hoe, combination tool, shovel, rake, handsaw, chainsaw, and mccleod.
- Assessed habitat conditions to identify environmental damage and determine restoration requirements.
- Often travel across rough, uneven, steep terrain while carrying line pack and firefighter equipment.
- Monitor and patrol interior and exterior fireline perimeter for heat and smoke with gridding and cold trailing techniques.
- Perform service inspections to maintain crew transport vehicles to ensure fire response readiness.
- Perform project work such as trail maintenance, habitat rehabilitation, dozer line rehabilitation, and fuels reduction.
- Developed habitat management plans focused on native tree restoration and invasive weed control strategies.
- Constructed and maintained trails to improve accessibility and safety for users.
- Riparian and aquatic habitat restoration invasive species eradication.
- Performed native species mitigation to counteract invasive species and restore ecosystems.
- Implemented revegetation efforts to restore native plant populations in disturbed areas.
- Applied bioengineering techniques and erosion control methods to stabilize soil and prevent degradation.
- Forest fuel reduction.
- Basic tree climbing training.
- Hazardous tree removal.
- Flood fighting and flood prevention.
- Supervisors: Eddie Davis (530) 227-3910, Cedar Long (707) 498-8462
Education
High school diploma -
East Union High School
Manteca, CASkills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Arborist skills
- Tree climbing experience
- Debris collection
- Work site organization
- Troubleshooting
- Basic math
- Good work ethic
- Teambuilding
- People skills
- Three-way communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
- ISA certified arborist WE-15415A
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Senior Vegetation Management Inspector
Arborvista
01.2024 - Current
Vegetation Management Inspector
ACRT Pacific, LLC
03.2023 - 12.2023
Tree Climber
Windy Tree Inc.
09.2022 - 02.2023
Tree Climber
Freddy's Tree Service
08.2021 - 08.2022
Tree Climber/Trimmer
Windy Tree Inc
04.2020 - 08.2021
Tree Climber
Freddy's Tree Service
01.2020 - 04.2020
Tree Maintenance Worker
N Emerald Avenue
05.2019 - 12.2019
Salmon Habitat Restoration Specialist/ Crewleader II/ Firefighter II/ Firefighter I trainee
California Conservation Corps
12.2016 - 12.2019
High school diploma -
East Union High School