DANIEL MALDONADO
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My experience is all in the consulting forestry industry. I started in high school by taking a regional occupation program for forestry. My interest and goals have just increased with every project I am assigned to. I am an apprentice for Hotshot Arbor Care, working under their elite ISA Certified Arborist. I hope to achieve this certification along with Utility, Municipal, Tree climber and TRAQ. Removing Debris under CAL OSHA requirements such as Asbestos and Hazardous Waste oversight of the debri crews for the creek fire and sqx fire EXPERIENCE
MAY 2021 – PRESENT
CONSULTING UTILITY FORESTER/PGE EVM, HOTSHOT ARBOR CARE
• Identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines
• Customer notification and work authorization of vegetation management with private, local, state, and federal landowners
• Extensive drive time through the state inspecting vegetation management work
• Detailed data collection
• Daily utilization of GIS maps and planning software
• Perform other duties as required or assigned
• Work in a manner that will promote safety and security
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations
• Embraces an outdoor and independent work environments
● Removing Debris under CAL OSHA requirements such as Asbestos and Hazardous Waste
● oversight of the debri crews for the creek fire and sqx fire OCTOBER 2020 – APRIL 2021
CONSULTING UTILITY FORESTER/ PACIFIC POWER EMERGENCY UTILITY FORESTER RESPONSE, HOTSHOT ARBOR CARE
● Inspect and assess the rights of way for vegetation requiring pruning or removal to mitigate fire hazards
• Identify tree and brush control work and enter data into handheld computer
• Assess terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions
• Pro-actively promote safety and maintain a safe work environment
• Conduct grid reviews and inspections
• Interact with local public agencies (i.e. State, County, City, Fire Department, Coastal Commission, etc.)
JANUARY 2020 –OCTOBER 2020
COLEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL, OVERSITING TREE CREWS WHEN THEY ARE PERFORMING HAULING AND TREE FELLING, TASK FORCE LEADER (HAZARD TREE REMOVAL) OVER SIGHTING ARBORIST WHEN THEY ARE PERFORMING SITE ASSESSMENTS SUCH AS TAKING PICTURES, DRAWING MAPS, AND DOCUMENTING NOTES ETC
In charge of Data Entry Management working directly under ISA Certified Arborist, assessing tree health, and assisting with appraisals. EDUCATION
2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, DINUBA HIGHSCHOOL
Participated in a regional occupation program dedicated to forestry. Curriculum included: tree and plant identification, basic environmental factors, intro to forestry technologies.
SKILLS
● 40 Hazwoper Certification
● Collector and Survey 123
● Range Finder
● Diameter tapes
● Tree Identification
● Tree inventory
● TAT
● Navigating dirt roads
● Customer service
● Communication skills
● Basic computer
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