Shane Johnson
Ault
Summary
Detail-oriented employee with a history of effectively working with property owners to manage tree and vegetation issues. Actively pursuing new role to learn more about water asset maintenance, installation and repair. Seeking a position with more financial and learning opportunities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Technician II
City of Fort Collins
12.2019 - Current
- Operated and maintained equipment and vehicles such as bucket trucks, chainsaws, excavators (JD 130G) with HF-800 Cone Screw Log Splitter, front end loaders (JD444E/624K/724L, Volvo L220H), grapple trucks, mini skid steer (Vermeer CTX 160), side dump trailers, skid steers/CTL (Bobcat S76/T770/S590), stump grinders (Vermeer SC362/852), tandem axle dump trucks, tandem axle snowplows, wood chippers (Vermeer 1500-1800)
- Removed hazardous trees for Doug Jardine's crew in drainage/stormwater areas.
- Safely transported equipment using CDL class A combination trucks and trailers.
- Hydro excavated utility lines using Potholer for tree planting in city right of way.
- Responded to On-Call, call outs after normal working hours.
- Covered streets snow removal shifts during the winter/spring months.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions, complaints and requests from the public.
- Updated and added work records using digital software (Treekeeper 8).
Owner/Operator
Old Town Stump Removal LLC
02.2021 - Current
- Worked independently providing tree stump removal services throughout Northern Colorado.
- Operated and maintained Vermeer SC362 stump grinder, truck and trailer.
- Met with customers to go over scope of work and provide an estimate.
- Completed stump removal jobs in a timely, professional manner, ensuring customer satisfaction through high quality work.
- Managed business marketing pages, Facebook, Instagram, and Google reviews.
- Fostered strong relationships with local tree companies as a subcontractor.
Foreman
Bartlett Tree Experts
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Supervised and managed tree care crew while performing all aspects of tree care services.
- Managed a daily production goal of $1,680.00.
- Ensured that equipment maintenance was performed on a daily and weekly basis.
- Demonstrated the ability to safely manage up to a 5 man crew.
- Ensured that all tree care work was performed in accordance with industry and company standards on residential and commercial properties.
- Interacted with clientele in order to ensure job satisfaction.
- Led daily safety meetings and sat on the Safety Committee.
- Performed thorough analysis of each job site every day in effort to mitigate risks for workers and visitors.
2nd Climber
Summit Tree Care
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
- Reviewed work orders and carried out work specifications in a timely manner.
- Operated company equipment to include manual transmission vehicles, brush chippers, dump trailers, stump grinders and chainsaws.
- Educated customers on modern tree care and arboriculture practices.
- Directed contract climbers in the absence of the Foreman or Owner.
- Experienced with MRS & SRS climbing systems, technical rigging, GRCS, Porta Wrap, A300 Pruning Standards and crane ground support operation.
2nd Climber
J & B Tree Care
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Basic knowledge of tree care principals, pruning techniques and tree ID.
- Familiarized with modern climbing techniques and pruning standards.
- Safely removed/pruned trees near power lines, houses, fences, sidewalks and roadways.
- Experienced with rigging knots and devices.
- Operated, maintained and repaired an aerial lift bucket truck with a working height of 65'.
- Excellent internal and external customer service skills, ensuring clients’ needs were met in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion by demonstrating courtesy, efficiency, and professionalism.
- Showed up to work each day on time; completed all tasks within time expectations.
- Worked in all temperatures/ weather and tolerated excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, wood chipper with use of hearing protection
Park Maintenance 1
Bend Parks & Recreation District
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted with landscaping, horticultural, and forestry projects.
- Managed noxious weed population with pesticide spray applications.
- Maintained and repaired landscaped areas, including turf, trees and shrubs.
- Operated tractors, mowers, pickup trucks and trailers.
- Assisted interim forestry crew with tree felling and cleanup.
- Provided assistance and guidance to public park users as needed.
Groundsworker
Mount Pleasant Parks & Recreation
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Diagnosed maintenance problems and reported to grounds supervisor.
- Worked in a team environment to support daily park operations.
- Supervised the completion of tasks by community service personnel.
- Worked additional hours in response to storm damage within the park system.
- Experience using shovels, rakes, hammers, hand saws, drills, circular saws, belt sanders, snow blowers, backpack style leaf blowers, wood chipper, weed eaters, and Gator utility vehicles.
Corporal-Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Marine Corps Reserve
05.2008 - 05.2014
- Veteran of the Afghanistan Campaign, Operation Enduring Freedom 11.2
- Missions included; land clearance, tree removal using heavy equipment, selective tree removal to improve fields of fire, construction framing, bridge building, heavy equipment operation, transportation of men, material and machines weighing up to 70,000lbs over rough unimproved terrain, road building, patrol base construction.
- Licensed to operate M-ATV, MK series, LVS, LVSR, MRAP, Cougar, HMMWV
- Worked in extreme temperatures upwards of 120 degrees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor And Environmental Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12-2015
Skills
- Unrestricted Class A CDL
- Heavy Equipment Experience
- Streets Alternate Snowplow Driver (5th year)
- 5 year City Employee
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Old Town Stump Removal LLC
02.2021 - Current
Forestry Technician II
City of Fort Collins
12.2019 - Current
Foreman
Bartlett Tree Experts
01.2019 - 12.2019
2nd Climber
Summit Tree Care
07.2018 - 12.2018
2nd Climber
J & B Tree Care
09.2017 - 07.2018
Park Maintenance 1
Bend Parks & Recreation District
05.2016 - 07.2016
Groundsworker
Mount Pleasant Parks & Recreation
10.2014 - 12.2014
Corporal-Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Marine Corps Reserve
05.2008 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor And Environmental Education
Central Michigan University
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