Yancey Creekmore
Yelm
Summary
-Skilled Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmer known for strong leadership and teamwork abilities. Experience in operating heavy machinery and training apprentices, ready to leverage expertise in safe operations and project management.
-Dedicated professional with over 9 years of experience in power line clearance and tree trimming. Proven ability to ensure compliance with safety protocols and effectively collaborate with line crews for timely power restoration during storm events.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmer
Asplundh Tree Expert
Gig Harbor, WA
05.2017 - Current
- Operated chainsaws and hand tools for efficient tree trimming and maintenance.
- Conducted assessments of tree locations relative to power lines to maintain safety and operational standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during all line clearance operations.
- Trained Apprentices on equipment handling, climbing/ rigging operations
- Oversaw collaboration with line crews to efficiently clear trees from wires, ensuring timely power restoration during storm events.
- Achieved compliance with DOT regulations through diligent maintenance of class B lift truck and dump truck.
Facilitated safe operations of wood chipper equipment by executing thorough inspections and maintenance protocols. - Executed operation of Class A 105-foot lift truck to facilitate large-scale tree operations.
- Conducted complex rigging and climbing tasks, demonstrating expertise in both aerial and ground-based operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
GED -
SPSCC
Olympia, WA06-2011
Skills
- Using and maintaining power tools
- Training and managing crew members
- Customer service
- Electrical experience around high voltage powerlines
- Driving and Operating class A vehicles
- Operating and maintaining large equipment
- Climbing and intricate rigging experience
- Leadership skills
- Project management
- Aerial lift operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe work practices
Accomplishments
Worked the November 2024 "Cyclone Bomb" that hit western Washington. Winds up to 70 MPH knocked out power to over 500,000 customers.
- Worked for weeks clearing large trees off of powerlines around Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond, Kent, and Enumclaw. We went wherever they needed us.
Certification
- Northwest Line Construction JATC Journeyman of Line Clearance Tree Trimming
- Class A CDL with tractor/trailer combination
Timeline
Power Line Clearance Tree Trimmer
Asplundh Tree Expert
05.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
GED -
SPSCC