Charles White Jr.
White Springs,FL
Summary
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Works Operator
The City of White Springs
White Springs, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Operated various equipment and machinery to maintain the cleanliness of the city.
- Monitored the city waste to ensure it is flowing properly into designated waste areas.
- Assisted with the installation of traffic control devices like stop signs and guardrails.
- Maintained, operated and repaired specialized equipment and machinery.
- Provided assistance in emergency situations related to public works operations.
- Cleaned ditches to prevent flooding due to clogged drains or blocked waterways.
- Responded quickly to service requests from citizens regarding public works issues.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Communicated effectively with team members throughout duration of projects.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations pertaining to public works projects and activities.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Assisted with underground pipe installation for water mains, sewers and culverts.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Patrolled assigned areas for debris or any hazardous conditions that may need immediate attention.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Wood Watcher
Southland Wood Recycling
Genoa, FL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Sorted finished products into piles depending on quality statuses.
- Loaded raw materials into hoppers and monitored their flow through the system.
- Operated various types of automated mixing, blending, and filling equipment.
- Set up work stations, prep tables, service counters and steam tables.
- Inspected lumber for defects such as knots, cracks, or discoloration prior to stacking.
- Ensured that stacks were neat and orderly.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments of lumber.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Loaded wood onto trucks and trailers in a safe and efficient manner.
- Used forklift to move heavy bundles of wood from one area to another.
- Checked inventory levels regularly and kept track of product availability.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Operated pallet jacks to stack large amounts of lumber into designated areas.
Waste Collector
Waste Management
Lake City, FL
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Served as swing driver to cover other routes for drivers on vacation or out on sick days.
- Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites and accidents.
- Dismounted trucks to collect garbage and remounted trucks for ride to next collection point.
- Followed established routes in order to collect trash efficiently.
- Disposed of collected materials properly at designated sites following safety protocols.
- Noted customer complaints regarding service quality or timings of service to forward to management.
- Assisted customers with questions or complaints related to services provided.
- Performed minor repairs on vehicles as needed such as changing oil, lubricating parts.
- Operated waste collection truck to pick up and transport garbage, recyclable materials, and yard waste from residential areas.
- Emptied containers into hopper on back of truck using hand tools and or mechanical lift device.
- Gathered garbage from residential buildings, businesses and other facilities to dispose of in garbage truck.
- Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
Hardware Sales Associate
Jasper Hardware
Jasper , FL
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted with merchandising tasks such as stocking shelves, setting up displays and organizing backroom inventory.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Performed daily inventory checks of all merchandise on the sales floor.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Educated customers on features and benefits of various products available in the store.
- Maintained a clean, organized and well-stocked sales floor.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Assisted customers with product selection, pricing and availability.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to meet company goals.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton County High School
Jasper, FL06-1995
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Electrical assembly
- Waste management
- Pipe installation
- Safety awareness
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Site inspection
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Road maintenance
- Power tools usage
- Multitasking capacity
- Interpersonal communication
- Visual inspection
- Lifts over 100 pounds
- Hand-eye coordination
Affiliations
- Skilled in operating any heavy equipment or machinery
- Hard working
- Dependable and a team player
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Public Works Operator
The City of White Springs
01.2021 - Current
Wood Watcher
Southland Wood Recycling
01.2019 - 01.2021
Waste Collector
Waste Management
01.2016 - 01.2019
Hardware Sales Associate
Jasper Hardware
09.2015 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Hamilton County High School
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