Brandon Abernathy
Napa
Summary
Dedicated Water Maintenance Worker with extensive experience in equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and customer service. Proven ability to implement safety protocols and effectively collaborate with team members to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Maintance Worker
City Of Napa
Napa
03.2007 - 07.2023
- Operated city vehicles for transportation of materials and personnel.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Assisted in public events setup, including arrangement and cleanup tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily operational tasks efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed and supplies used.
- Responded promptly to community inquiries regarding city services and operations.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment for all employees.
- Supported training initiatives for new employees on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
- Organized work area at end of shift to ensure it is ready for next day's production run.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
- Established professional working relationships with staff from various levels.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, and addressing issues in a timely manner.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures for all machines used in the facility.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve issues during manufacturing operations.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery to load and unload materials.
- Assisted with installing new products or systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Inventoried and ordered materials, supplies and services.
Heavy Equipment Operator
B and R Mobil Rock Crushing
Santa Rosa
01.1999 - 02.2007
- Operated heavy machinery for rock crushing and material processing.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with team members to safely transport materials on site.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported any issues to supervisors.
- Executed precise movements for effective material placement during operations.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote operational efficiency.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Operated equipment to move and position raw materials or finished components.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
Education
Napa High School
Napa, CA06-1991
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Vehicle operation
- Safety compliance
- Routine inspection
- Material handling
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Training support
- Operational efficiency
- Machinery inspection
- Site clearing
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Record keeping
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Traffic control
- OSHA requirements
- Work site maintenance
- Maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Truck unloading
- Heavy lifting
- External installations
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Quality control
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Multitasking capacity
Timeline
Water Maintance Worker
City Of Napa
03.2007 - 07.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
B and R Mobil Rock Crushing
01.1999 - 02.2007
Napa High School