CHARLES SWANSON
Lake Zurich,IL
Summary
I'm a dependable, hardworking, motivated and able to work flexible schedules. I'm young, very coachable and would make a great asset to your company. Professional Construction Laborer with excellent interpersonal skills. Works in a timely and efficient manner to see tough jobs through to completion. Reliable professional with 7 years of experience handling mechanical needs. Knowledgeable, dedicated and offering superior skills in road repair, road striping and heavy equipment operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Worker 2
Village of Palatine
10.2017 - 09.2024
- Repaired and Maintained village roads and right of ways
- operate and maintain Wirtgen road grinder
- snow and ice removal from village roads and parking lots
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Paver / Equipment operator
Finnegan Paving Inc.
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Applied asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots and driveways
- Accurately graded and tracked slopes
- Placed soil and rock fills and installed and cleaned ditches
- Installed vegetation and erosion control devices
- Maintained the truck access road and dumping pad area
- Recorded accurate daily vehicle mileage logs
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines
- Immediately communicated any equipment issues to the supervisor
- Paved roadways using roller equipment
- Traveled on interstate highways and rural dirt roads to job sites
- Responded to both hand and verbal instructions
- Possess the knowledge and skills to operate a Lee boy 700 paver and a Case 440 and 1845 skid steer.
Forklift operator
Echo Inc.
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks
- Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets
- Loaded and unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment.
Tow Truck Driver
Red's Towing
02.2009 - 05.2013
- Relocated cars and trucks off private property
- Maintained and operated international DT4300 flatbeds and Ford F-550 Autoloaders
- Responded to police calls 24/7 i.e
- Car crashes, DUI's and lock-outs
- Did minor maintenance to trucks i.e
- Oil changes, hydraulic line replacements.
Mill worker
C.M. Wood Works
08.2006 - 03.2009
- Built and installed custom cabinets
- Maintained the shop and the equipment inside
- Specialized in distressing and creating new custom stains for the cabinets
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings
- Built and hung custom doors and frames
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets
- Operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches
- Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency
- Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
Education
MathWood shopAutos class
GlenBrook South
Glenview, IL01.2007
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Safety-oriented
- Track Loader Operation
- Vehicle Operation
- Materials Transport
- Residential construction
- Emergency Repairs
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Repair work
- Construction Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Class B CDL
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Road Maintenance
- Snow Removal
- Traffic Control
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Asphalt Paving
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic system repair
- Mechanical Repair
- Hand and power tool use
Phone
847-877-8718, 847-877-8718
Timeline
Maintenance Worker 2
Village of Palatine
10.2017 - 09.2024
Paver / Equipment operator
Finnegan Paving Inc.
06.2015 - 10.2017
Forklift operator
Echo Inc.
05.2013 - 05.2015
Tow Truck Driver
Red's Towing
02.2009 - 05.2013
Mill worker
C.M. Wood Works
08.2006 - 03.2009
MathWood shopAutos class
GlenBrook South
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