Gage Charlton
Centralia
Summary
Accomplished Equipment Operator and Crew Leader with a proven track record at City of Columbia, adept in equipment operation and worksite safety management. Demonstrated excellence in streamlining workflows and enhancing team productivity. Skilled in both technical operations and fostering a safe, efficient work environment, achieving significant reductions in equipment downtime.
Positive, collaborative, and highly trainable individual with solid foundation in operating and maintaining various types of machinery. Possess strong understanding of safety protocols and mechanical systems, demonstrating keen ability to learn new equipment quickly. Committed to ensuring efficient and safe operations, contributing to overall productivity and team success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
City of Columbia
12.2023 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Completed various concrete finishing tasks including screeding, edging, and floating for high-quality results.
Crew Leader
Columbia Landcare
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
- Provided ongoing training and support for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and coordinating repairs when necessary.
- Reduced customer complaints by maintaining a consistent schedule for lawn care services.
- Completed projects on time, effectively managing multiple job sites concurrently.
Production Line Lead
American Air Filter Company
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Coordinated with quality control teams to address any product defects or deviations from established standards, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined workflow for better time management and optimized resource allocation.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, adjusting orders as needed based on demand forecasting data.
- Resolved any conflicts or issues that arose within the team effectively while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks within the department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hallsville High School
Hallsville 05-2016
Skills
- Skilled in Equipment Operation
- Worksite Safety Management
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- Backhoe operation
- General labor
- Following instructions
- Site preparation
- Daily reporting
- Safety compliance
- Asphalt spreading
- Paving techniques
- Grading experience
Timeline
Equipment Operator
City of Columbia
12.2023 - Current
Crew Leader
Columbia Landcare
04.2022 - 12.2022
Production Line Lead
American Air Filter Company
01.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Hallsville High School
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