Chandler Grimm
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Accomplished Bore and Excavator Operator at Procommunications LLC, skilled in equipment operation and underground utilities. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and adaptability, ensuring project success. Proficient in safety compliance and machine operation, consistently delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.
Proficient skills and knowledge in operating a trencher, vibratory plows and Hydrovac, splicing coax cable and taps, pulling cable such as coax and fiber for long distances, and maneuvering long trailers in tight spaces.
I ensure that all pedestals and vaults be set to grade level and perfect level with conduits cut low enough to leave space for the cable to be spliced.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bore Operator
Procommunications LLC
12.2022 - Current
- Operated bore drilling equipment to ensure precise and efficient operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on bore equipment to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions quickly.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions or unexpected challenges, maintaining consistent progress on assigned tasks.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Inspected and monitored drill's mechanisms, lubricant systems and fluid levels.
- Operated directional bore machine to establish or expand pathways for placing conduit.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Excavator Operator
Procommunications LLC
12.2022 - Current
- Operated excavators to perform site excavation, grading, and trenching tasks efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure operational safety and functionality.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Supported crew members in various tasks such as grading terrain, leveling surfaces, or compacting soil when necessary.
- Maintained positive relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing updates on project progress.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Readied sites with manual work such as hand shovel and materials distribution.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Completed shoveling at job sites to finish appearances and achieve precise specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA09-2021
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Underground utilities
- Safety trained
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Utility company coordination
- Underground cable installation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Machine operation
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Physical stamina
Certification
- Commercial Driver Medical Certificate - 02/01/2024-02/01/2026
Timeline
Bore Operator
Procommunications LLC
12.2022 - Current
Excavator Operator
Procommunications LLC
12.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Columbia Basin College