Chayne Caldwell
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced road maintenance worker skilled in heavy equipment operation and work zone safety. Proven ability to lead crews and conduct routine inspections, ensuring safe and efficient road repairs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Road Maintenance Worker 3
Kern County Public Works
Bakersfield, CA
05.2014 - Current
- My main job description is to maintain public roads as a road maintenance worker 3/crew lead. This is achieved by operating heavy equipment, drive commercial vehicles, and as laborer.
- Road Maintenance worker 3/Crew lead duties: Run a crew of 3-6 people on jobsites and during times when the foreman is not available. This role requires me to conduct routine inspections of roadways
- As a heavy equipment operator: Handle a variety of duties with heavy equipment such as shoulder and blade seal roads. Fix washouts and sink holes.
- As a heavy equipment operator I operate a variety of equipment such as: Motor grader, backhoe, loader, mower, steel wheel roller, rubber wheel roller, and a forklift.
- With a Class A drivers license I drive a Dump truck, snow plow, and a street sweeper.
- When not operating heavy equipment, I'm patching potholes, fixing signs and guard rails, and cutting trees.
- This role requires I do light mechanical work on company vehicles such as servicing them and equipment, greasing when required, and minor repairs.
- As the crew lead I train new hires on how to properly repair and maintain roads in a safe manner. This includes conducting safety meetings and classes on how to use proper signage.
- I assist in training new hires and individuals with commercial licenses on how to run heavy equipment in accordance with company standards.
Roustabout
Brinderson
Bakersfield, CA
09.2013 - 05.2014
- As a roustabout I assisted a welder in pipe fitting and welding operations.
- Bolted up pipelines in plants, tanks, and in gage sites on Chevron leases.
- Collaborated with team members to execute safe work practices on-site.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
Crew Pusher
Ken Smalls Industries
Bakersfield, CA
12.2011 - 09.2013
- I was a crew pusher inside of multiple plants on Chevron leases.
- My duties included running a crew of 3 people, making sure work was kept up on inside of my plants, making sure my crew was safe, and running safety meetings about my jobsite.
- Worked in confined spaces to fix tanks and water softeners.
- Bolted pipelines onto tanks and flipped blinds leading to tanks to shut the tanks down.
- Worked under supplied air.
- Was confined space rescue certified.
- Operated minimal equipment such as Bobcats, manlifts, and Gradall forklifts.
Roustabout
Jacobs Engineering
Bakersfield, CA
03.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted the welder by cleaning his welds, helping him measure pipeline to weld, and fit pipeline together.
- Bolt the pipeline if needed after welding was complete.
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
Roustabout
NTS Inc
Bakersfield, CA
07.2010 - 03.2011
- Assisted a crane operator, assist a welder, and cut weeds
- As a swamper/ crane helper, I helped the crane operator by setting his rigging and guide loads to where they needed to go.
- As a welders helper, I assisted the welder by helping him set up for welding, clean his welds, and fit his pipeline together.
- Other duties I preformed: bolting up jobsites after welding was completed and using a weedeater to cut weeds around jobsites and telephone poles on the lease.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Bakersfield, CA05-2009
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Work zone safety
- Snow removal
- Dump truck operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- First aid training
- Roadway maintenance
- Roadway inspection
- Safe equipment handling
- Road repairs
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Class A drivers license with endorsements
- CPR certified
Timeline
Road Maintenance Worker 3
Kern County Public Works
05.2014 - Current
Roustabout
Brinderson
09.2013 - 05.2014
Crew Pusher
Ken Smalls Industries
12.2011 - 09.2013
Roustabout
Jacobs Engineering
03.2011 - 12.2011
Roustabout
NTS Inc
07.2010 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
West High School