Charles McCord
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented, skilled in equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to monitor processes and ensure quality assurance.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant Operator 1
Johnson County Wastewater
Leawood, Kansas
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated machinery for wastewater treatment processes in compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Conducted routine inspections of plant systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Took samples to ensure proper operations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ron Weers Construction
Bucyrus, Kansas
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers and excavators on construction sites.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Assisted in site preparation by grading land and clearing debris.
- Installation of new water and electrical infrastructure.
- Maintained a safe working environment.
- Followed blueprints and project plans to execute precise excavation tasks.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate equipment usage.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular servicing and minor repairs.
- Collaborated with supervisors to optimize workflow and project timelines.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- 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.
- 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.
Distribution Technician 2-4
Waterone of Johnson Co
Lenexa, Kansas
05.2011 - 09.2024
- Operated equipment for safe and efficient water distribution processes.
- Inspected pipelines to identify and report maintenance needs promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of water distribution activities and inventory levels.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding water services and technical issues.
- Conducted routine quality checks on water samples to ensure compliance standards.
- Implemented best practices for equipment maintenance and safety compliance procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to distribution operations.
- Replaced existing water lines.
- Maintained and repaired leaks and service lines.
- Maintained lines up to size 54" and replaced if necessary.
- Monitored subcontractors to make sure that correct procedures and standards were being used.
- Safely used and maintained chemicals used in disinfection processes.
Education
Shawnee Mission Northwest
Shawnee, KSConductor Training Program
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS 08.2002 - 11.2002
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Process monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Operation of heavy equipment
- Class A CDL, with tanker endorsement
- Attention to detail
- Self starter
- Detail oriented
- Ability to multi-task
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Safety procedures
- Inventory management
- SCADA operations
- Raw materials handling
- Recordkeeping
- Preparing reports
Accomplishments
- Was asked to give a presentation on proper inspection of large transmission mains at the state AWWA conference.
Affiliations
- Enjoy time outdoors, preferably watching my son playing football.
- Car shows
Timeline
Plant Operator 1
Johnson County Wastewater
03.2025 - 10.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ron Weers Construction
09.2024 - 03.2025
Distribution Technician 2-4
Waterone of Johnson Co
05.2011 - 09.2024
Conductor Training Program
Johnson County Community College
08.2002 - 11.2002
Shawnee Mission Northwest