Chainsaw Operator
Ike’s Construction Company
02.2017 - Current
Richard Owusu
Chainsaw Operator
Zagreb
Timeline
No Degree - High School
Bremen JSS
09.2010 - 07.2017
Work History
Chainsaw Operator
Ike’s Construction Company
Nkoranza , Bono East
02.2017 - Current
- Selected safe and appropriate trees for daily cutting targets to meet outlined production demands and protect long-term forest growth.
- Sawed back-cuts to leave sufficient sound wood to control fall direction.
- Inspected and repaired equipment such as wedges, machinery, lifts, saws and saw blades before and after use.
- Surveyed cutting areas for potentially unsafe surroundings and cleared out plants, machinery and shrubs presenting safety concerns.
- Stopped saw engines, pulled cutting bars from cuts and ran to safety as trees fell.
- Reviewed tree heights and locations to establish clear and efficient plans for felling operations.
- Moved logs onto trucks or crane hoists for movement to processing destinations based on factors such as size, cut and usability of cut pieces.
- Cut trees and placed felling wedges in strategic locations to achieve desired felling results.
- Appraised trees for characteristics, such as twist, rot and heavy limb growth to control fall direction with least damage amount.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Education
No Degree - High School
Bremen JSS
Nkoranza 09.2010 - 07.2017
Skills
- Chainsaw Operations
- Hand Trucks
- Hand Saw
- Brush Clearing
- Grounds Maintenance
- Routine Maintenance
- Transporting Logs
- Pest Control Chemicals
- Tree Removal
- Felling Trees