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Jacob Atley

Christchurch

Summary

Experienced Senior Truck Driver/Arborist with a reputation for delivering exceptional results in efficiently and safely pruning council and residential trees. Skilled in collaborating with community and government stakeholders to manage vegetation programs. Strong leader with a proven track record of supervising teams of up to 8 individuals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential/ Commerical Supervisor

Arbor-Tek Limited
01.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Work place trainer for staff in the apprentice program with Primary ITO.

Senior Arborist/ Crew Leader

Asplundh
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
  • Consistently met or exceeded job performance expectations, earning positive reviews from both clients and supervisors alike.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and safely, fostering a positive work environment.

STMS

Traffic Control Systems
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Arborist/Crew Leader

Arbor-Tek Limited
10.2019 - 04.2022
  • Demonstrated tree-health science experience by delivering fact-based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns.
  • Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
  • Maintained work vehicles and equipment.
  • Advised company and public on tree care and identification.
  • Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
  • Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.

Arborist/ Truck Driver

Sicon Limited - Head Office
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members
  • Informed supervisors when machines needed major service
  • Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools
  • Safe and efficient operation of wood chippers and chainsaws
  • Provided outstanding customer service
  • Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional and durable
  • Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health

Arborist /Truck Driver

Arbormaster
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Maintained work vehicles and equipment
  • Identified and tended to tree diseases
  • Performed basic tree care, including pruning, watering, and fertilizing
  • Provided outstanding customer service
  • Maintained positive relationships with all customers
  • Safe and efficient operation of wood chippers and chainsaws
  • Sheared off limbs using various type of power equipment, including chainsaws

Arborist/Truck Driver

Treetech Specialist Treecare
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers
  • Operated diggers and crane trucks to safely move logs and mulch
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work
  • Chopped down trees that were diseased or had been affected by storms
  • Limbed and pruned variety of tree species, including oaks and various conifers
  • Cleaned, maintained and inspected chainsaws on daily basis before each shift

Truck Driver

Move Logistics
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
  • Learned and applied safe driving techniques to avoid accidents
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
  • Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew ensuring vehicle and loading equipment were properly positioned

Arborist/ Team Leader/ Truck Driver

Treescape Limited - Canterbury
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Supervised crew of 3 employees in multiple project tasks, including general tree maintenance
  • Utilized all machinery and equipment while observing various safety precautions and practices
  • Trained team on all aspects of operating procedures and company services

Arborist/ Truck Driver

Citycare Limited
11.2009 - 09.2014
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance
  • Informed supervisors when machines needed major service

Education

Bayfield High School
Dunedin, OTA

National Certificate in Arboriculture

Otago Polytechnic
OTA
11.2008

National Certificate in Horticulture (landscaping)

Otago Polytechnic
OTA
11.2007

Skills

  • Utilizing hand tools
  • Tree trimming and cutting branches
  • Strong team player
  • Safety knowledge
  • Driving commercial vehicles
  • Tree removal
  • Records and documentation
  • Class 1,2,4,6 and endorsements W,T,R,F
  • Current STMS qualifications A/B
  • Crew leadership
  • Traffic sign set up knowledge

Additional Information

Referees

Mike Begley

Lead STMS at Traffic Control Systems

027 529 8680


Daniel Kingsbury

Close Friend

022 670 6348


Jamie Burrows

Arbor-Tek Utilities Supervisor

020 4006 2951

Riding Motorbikes

I have enjoyed riding my motorbikes for the last 15 years, normally, normally all year around. I have a road bike as well as a dirt bike. I enjoy getting away on trips on the bike whenever i can. 

Hunting

I have been hunting since I was a child with my family. In the last few years I have been learning how to bow hunt over the last few years which has been a great learning experience. 

Timeline

Residential/ Commerical Supervisor

Arbor-Tek Limited
01.2023 - Current

Senior Arborist/ Crew Leader

Asplundh
09.2022 - 01.2023

STMS

Traffic Control Systems
04.2022 - 08.2022

Arborist/Crew Leader

Arbor-Tek Limited
10.2019 - 04.2022

Arborist/ Truck Driver

Sicon Limited - Head Office
03.2018 - 10.2019

Arborist /Truck Driver

Arbormaster
07.2017 - 03.2018

Arborist/Truck Driver

Treetech Specialist Treecare
08.2016 - 07.2017

Truck Driver

Move Logistics
10.2015 - 08.2016

Arborist/ Team Leader/ Truck Driver

Treescape Limited - Canterbury
09.2014 - 10.2015

Arborist/ Truck Driver

Citycare Limited
11.2009 - 09.2014

Bayfield High School

National Certificate in Arboriculture

Otago Polytechnic

National Certificate in Horticulture (landscaping)

Otago Polytechnic

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