Charles Swindell

Work History

United States Army

11.2019 - Current

Trained 400 team members on safety, proper movement techniques in rough terrain, how to operate in a congested work area.
Ensured trainees adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Ensured trainees monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
Ensured trainees kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Ensured trainees operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Ensured trainees completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
Ensured trainees strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.

United States Army

11.2016 - 11.2019

Administratively managed and trained team of 16 members, enuring all safety protocols were followed, wrote yearly evaluation reports on Middle leave managers
Assessed situations quickly and make on the spot decisions to ensure safety of personnel and equipment
Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports..
Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Worked in Extremely hazardous environments
Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
Inspected and ensured maintenance of heavy equipment being used was completed properly according to maintenance manual.

United States Army

10.2007 - 10.2012

Managed small team of 2, counseled on monthly progress, trained on technical use of equipment and maintenance.
Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.

Mississippi Army National Guard

07.1998 - 10.2007

Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
Certified to safely use demolition explosives in a variety of situations and hazardous environments

United States Army

07.1998 - 07.2001

Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.