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Samuel Grey

Hawkes Bay,HKB

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking professional with extensive experience in forestry and construction, including roles at Kiwi Tree Lopping. Demonstrated ability to exceed performance expectations through attention to detail and a strong willingness to learn. Skilled in machine operation and safety awareness, ensuring project success and workplace safety. Achieved significant efficiency improvements and positive client feedback.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Labourer

Kaitana Limited
11.2023 - Current
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • learnt new building skills
  • painting, plastering

Truck Driver

TFH Hire Services
01.2018 - 09.2023
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with job site personnel, minimizing wait times at job sights

Arborist Groundsman and Truck Driver

Kiwi Tree Lopping
04.2015 - 01.2018
  • 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.
  • Managed project timelines effectively to ensure all tasks were completed within allocated timeframes, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
  • Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
  • Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
  • Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
  • Assisted in site preparation tasks, including clearing debris and vegetation, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.
  • Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.

Hauler Driver in Forestry

Olsen Group
01.2011 - 03.2015

Hauler Operator

chainsaw work, tree felling

back line setup

loader driving

breaking out

excavator operating


Breaker Out

John Ray
01.2006 - 12.2010

breaking out in forestry operation

chainsaw work

back line setup

tree felling


Education

Ncea Level 1 And 2

Lakeland Learning
Taupo
12-2002

Skills

  • Willingness to learn
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety awareness
  • Heavy lifting
  • machine operation
  • hard worker
  • many years forestry experience

Timeline

Labourer

Kaitana Limited
11.2023 - Current

Truck Driver

TFH Hire Services
01.2018 - 09.2023

Arborist Groundsman and Truck Driver

Kiwi Tree Lopping
04.2015 - 01.2018

Hauler Driver in Forestry

Olsen Group
01.2011 - 03.2015

Breaker Out

John Ray
01.2006 - 12.2010

Ncea Level 1 And 2

Lakeland Learning
Samuel Grey