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Overview
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Charlie Burton

Spring

Summary

Dedicated maintenance repairer with extensive experience at HISD, excelling in equipment maintenance and safety protocols. Proven ability to swiftly respond to emergency repairs while demonstrating exceptional organizational skills. Adept at operating power tools and ensuring quality assurance, consistently achieving operational efficiency and maintaining a safe work environment.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Repairer

HISD
Houston
08.2016 - 06.2024

Performs general repairs as needed throughout the school district and support facilities.

  • Responded to emergency repair calls in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
  • Installed new machinery components including bearings, seals, gears, and other parts.
  • Inspected completed jobs for quality assurance purposes.
  • Operated hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers and drills for repair work.
  • Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
  • Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
  • Took measurements and evaluated dimensions of surrounding area to correctly install new machinery.
  • Dismantled devices to gain access to and remove defective parts with various hand and power tools.
  • Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.

Railroad Track Laborer

COLO Railroad Builders
Houston
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Inspected railroad track and components for defects, such as broken ties, misaligned rails, and deteriorated ballast.
  • Operated equipment including hydraulic jacks, drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged railroad ties utilizing jackhammers, crowbars, pickaxes, and other tools.
  • Removed vegetation along sides of tracks using weed whackers or sickles.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Inspected parts of tracks to identify areas needing repair or maintenance service.
  • Cleared debris from railroad tracks using shovels, rakes and brooms.
  • Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks onto the railroad tracks using forklifts or cranes.
  • Assisted in installation of new crossties by hand-digging holes for them to be placed into.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.

Shop Helper/Utility Operator

Hydril/Tenaris
Houston
06.2005 - 04.2015
  • Maintained work area organization and cleanliness to uphold production levels and safety standards.
  • Applying compound or thread lubricant to threads as required.
  • Labelling pipe with identifying information.
  • Operating small mobile equipment such as forklift.
  • Apply proper thread protectors to finished threads to prevent damage.
  • Operate cut-off saw to cut off ends pipe or rejected threads.
  • Manually drifts pipe performing phosphate coating tally pipe.

Bit Assembly

Reed Tools
Houston
04.2001 - 11.2004
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Assembly drill bits for the oil and gas industry.
  • Operate forklift etc.,
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.

Driver Helper

Drywall Supply
Houston
01.2003 - 11.2003
  • Verified correct quantity of items delivered to each customer location before leaving site.
  • Used hand truck to deliver heavy or multiple packages to business and residential locations.
  • Requested customer signatures for deliveries.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Assisted drivers with navigation if necessary using GPS systems or maps provided by company.
  • Delivered goods in a safe, timely, and efficient manner while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo from vehicles.
  • Ensured that all items were properly secured in the vehicle for transport.
  • Maintained cleanliness of assigned vehicle inside and out throughout duration of shift.
  • Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
  • Communicated with dispatching regarding changes to routes, deliveries and orders.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical safety issues prior to operation.
  • Attended training and safety meetings for updated rules and procedures.

Warehouse Associate

Republic Beverage
Houston
07.1999 - 04.2001
  • Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
  • Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
  • Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
  • Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates.
  • Ensured compliance with established safety procedures when operating machinery or performing physical tasks within the warehouse environment.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.

Laborer

City of Houston (Aviation Dept.)
Houston
12.1996 - 07.1999
  • Replenishes tickets dispensers, replaces gate arms.
  • Changes out malfunctioning equipment (cash registers, P.O.S. equipment validator etc.
  • Maintains an accurate log,Ensures cashier booths are supplied.Picks up supplies from technical services.
  • Responds to meter calls, locker, gate, trouble calls customer assistance, and records activities on log.
  • Cleans and fuels vehicles transports park vehicles for maintenance and repairs.

Mat Roller

CINTAS, Professional Uniform and Facility Services
Houston
05.1995 - 12.1996
  • Set up and adjusted roller equipment according to job specifications.
  • Performed routine maintenance on machinery used in the mat rolling process.
  • Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
  • Assisted in the unloading and loading of materials for mat rolling operations.
  • Used hand tools such as hammers and screwdrivers when needed for repairs or adjustments.
  • Trained new employees on how to use equipment safely and efficiently while following established protocols.

Shop Helper/Tool Room Attendant

Hahn-Clay
Houston
10.1994 - 12.1994
  • Completed basic and semi-skilled work using available tools and facilities.
  • Pulled parts, recorded inventory information and prepared tools for jobs.
  • Reported any inventory discrepancies to supervisor immediately.
  • Assisted with general repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  • Organized stock room shelves to maximize efficiency and space utilization.
  • Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
  • Helped shop personnel complete assignments.

Warehouse Associate

Montgomery Ward Distribution Center
Houston
07.1993 - 10.1994
  • Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
  • Performed cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
  • Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in internal database.
  • Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
  • Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.

Aircraft Cleaner

I.T.S. Aircraft Service
Houston
04.1992 - 06.1993
  • Vacuumed carpets and upholstery in cabins and galleys.
  • Cleaned tray tables and windows and rearranged magazines to be presentable.
  • Emptied aircraft lavatory systems and replenished sanitizer fluid.
  • Washed, disinfected and restocked lavatories to meet usage demands.
  • Vacuumed floors and cleaned aircraft's cockpit.
  • Cleaned galley areas such as ovens, microwaves, stoves, beverage makers and other equipment used by flight crews.
  • Sanitized lavatories between flights using approved chemicals that are safe for passengers' health .
  • Removed trash and recyclables from aircraft interior.
  • Restocked lavatory supplies such as soap dispensers, paper towels according to airline specifications.
  • Disposed of trash from cabin compartments into designated receptacles.
  • Dusted all interior parts such as bulkheads, sidewalls, ceiling panels, tray tables.

Oilfield Laborer

Tublar Services Inc.
Houston
10.1989 - 03.1992
  • Performed daily maintenance of oilfield equipment and tools.
  • Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
  • Apply thread lubricant or storage compound to threads, as required.
  • Apply proper thread protectors to finished threads to prevent damage.
  • Operate cut-off saw to cut off ends of pipe or rejected threads as directed.
  • Manually drifts pipe as required.
  • Performing phosphate coating.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.

Education

High School Diploma -

M.B. Smiley High School
Houston, TX
05-1988

Skills

  • Maintenance and repair
  • Hole patching
  • Safety protocols
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Workplace safety
  • Power tool operation
  • Hand tool mastery
  • Attention to detail
  • Equipment maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Training Certificate (Radio Phraseology) Houston Airport System City of Houston Awarded October 20,1998
  • Certificate of Recognition 5 Years of Dedication Service 2010 Tenaris
  • Certficate of Appreciation 5 Years of Service In Recognition Of Dedicated Service 2021 HISD

Certification

  • 11/2001 Certified Fork Lift Truck Operator Reed-Hycalog
  • 9/2006 Certified 20 Ton Shop Crane Operator Hydril
  • 1/2003 Certified Fork Lift Truck Operator DryWall Supply

Timeline

Maintenance Repairer

HISD
08.2016 - 06.2024

Railroad Track Laborer

COLO Railroad Builders
05.2015 - 01.2016

Shop Helper/Utility Operator

Hydril/Tenaris
06.2005 - 04.2015

Driver Helper

Drywall Supply
01.2003 - 11.2003

Bit Assembly

Reed Tools
04.2001 - 11.2004

Warehouse Associate

Republic Beverage
07.1999 - 04.2001

Laborer

City of Houston (Aviation Dept.)
12.1996 - 07.1999

Mat Roller

CINTAS, Professional Uniform and Facility Services
05.1995 - 12.1996

Shop Helper/Tool Room Attendant

Hahn-Clay
10.1994 - 12.1994

Warehouse Associate

Montgomery Ward Distribution Center
07.1993 - 10.1994

Aircraft Cleaner

I.T.S. Aircraft Service
04.1992 - 06.1993

Oilfield Laborer

Tublar Services Inc.
10.1989 - 03.1992

High School Diploma -

M.B. Smiley High School
Charlie Burton