JOSEPH TABER
Bloomington
Summary
Dynamic forestry professional with hands-on experience at Berea College, excelling in chainsaw operation and maintenance. Proven ability to enhance forest health through invasive species management and prescribed burning. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and effective teamwork, consistently delivering results in trail maintenance and grounds upkeep.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Aide
Berea College Forestry Department
Berea
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated a variety of motorized equipment used in the implementation of forestry practices, such as a tractor, chainsaws, and a Wood-Mizer mill.
- Participated in prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuel loads or improve wildlife habitat conditions.
- Evaluated existing trails for erosion control issues; developed solutions for addressing any problems identified.
- Identified potential threats to forests due to disease or pests; assisted with mitigation efforts when necessary.
- experience with a chainsaw in a work environment.
- Experience with chainsaw maintenance.
Arborist Groundsman
Halter and Sons Tree Service
Bloomington
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Utilized specialized tools such as pole saws, chippers and stump grinders when necessary.
- Cleaned up debris from job sites after completing work assignments in a timely manner.
- Cut down hazardous trees according to established standards and regulations.
- Assisted in dismantling large sections of felled trees using rigging techniques in order to minimize impact on the surrounding environment.
- Cleaned debris from tree maintenance and storm damage.
- Operated skid steer and mini skid steer to clear debris, logs, and brush from work sites.
Assistant Groundskeeper
Berea College Admissions
Berea
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated a variety of power equipment including tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and edgers.
- Assisted with snow removal operations during winter months.
- Installed landscape features such as trees, shrubs, flowers and ground coverings.
- Planted seeds, bulbs and shrubs and applied mulch to protect against weeds.
- Pruned trees and trimmed bushes and hedges to keep grounds neat and inviting.
- Maintained lawn areas using mowers, trimmers, and edgers to ensure neat appearance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture And Natural Resources, Forestry
Berea College
Berea, KYSkills
- Chainsaw maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Invasive species management
- Chainsaw operation in a professional environment
- Trail maintenance
- Prescribed burning
- Tree planting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Using hand tools
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Heavy lifting
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Mulching gardens
- Pruning techniques
- Rope Knot Tying
- Tree and brush removal
- Skid Steer Operation
- Mini Skid Steer Operation
- Can Drive a Manual Transmission
Timeline
Forestry Aide
Berea College Forestry Department
08.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Groundskeeper
Berea College Admissions
08.2023 - 05.2024
Arborist Groundsman
Halter and Sons Tree Service
06.2023 - 07.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture And Natural Resources, Forestry
Berea College
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