Chris Austin
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic professional with a clean driving record and strong problem-solving skills, previously with Glorioso Tree Service. Expert in equipment operation and vehicle maintenance, consistently ensuring safety and efficiency. Proven ability to enhance workflow and build relationships, contributing to successful project outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Developed strong organizational and time-management skills in fast-paced environment. Efficiently managed routes, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to safety standards. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging effective communication and logistical planning abilities.
Offering dependable and safety-focused approach, eager to learn and develop in dynamic environment. Brings firm understanding of traffic laws and vehicle maintenance, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Ready to use and develop navigational and problem-solving skills in [Desired Position] role.
Diligent [Desired Position] with proven track record in efficient and safe transportation. Expertise in route planning and vehicle maintenance, ensuring punctuality and reliability. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail, enhancing overall service quality.
Professional driver adept at maintaining high standards and achieving results. Extensive experience in transportation logistics and vehicle upkeep, ensuring seamless operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, with excellent navigational skills and customer service orientation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver/Groundsman Helper
Glorioso Tree Service
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Operated company vehicles to transport equipment and personnel safely to job sites.
- Assisted in loading and unloading tree service equipment, ensuring proper handling procedures.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality through regular inspections and basic repairs.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimize risk during transportation and operations.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate schedules and logistics for projects.
- Provided support during on-site operations by assisting with equipment setup and takedown as needed.
- operated skid loader to load logs to be hauled to dump site
- operated stump grinder to minimize left over material of trees being removed
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
Order Picker
Factory Motor Parts Company
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated order picking equipment to efficiently select and retrieve products.
- Processed customer orders accurately, ensuring timely fulfillment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of warehouse environment.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted inventory checks to verify stock levels and accuracy.
- Utilized handheld scanners for tracking orders and inventory management.
- Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
Driver/Groundsman Helper
Eden Tree Service
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions while executing driving tasks efficiently.
- Documented daily logs of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities accurately.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- operated skid loader to transport material to pick up zone
- operated stump grinder to minimize leftover material being removed
Welder
Bradken
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and quality protocols.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and reliability.
- Assisted in training new welders on techniques and safety practices.
- Conducted quality inspections to identify defects in welded joints.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Education
GED -
John Pershing
Boonville, MO09-1997
Skills
- Time management
- Valid Driver's license
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
- Problem-solving
- Safe driving practices
- City and non-city driving
- Punctual and reliable
- GPS and route planning
- Loading and unloading
- Defensive driving
- Driving in adverse conditions
- Navigational systems and GPS
- Vehicle maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Relationship building
- Schedule management
- Basic vehicle repairs
- Heavy lifting
- Order picking and processing
- Equipment monitoring
- Shipping and packaging
- Customer rapport
- Attention to detail
- Team building
- [Type] vehicles expertise
- Friendly and outgoing
- Confidentiality
- Load securing
- MIG welding
- Grinders
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Plasma cutting
- Fabrication
- Hand tool safety
- Parts fabrication
- Carbon steel welding
- Jig fabrication
- Defect repair
- Blueprint interpretation
- Stainless steel welding
- Blueprints
- Welding codes and standards
- Custom fabrication
- Crane and rigging safety
- Production
- Aluminum welding
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Structural fabrication
- Shop drawings
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Job orders
- Visual inspection
- Weld inspections
- Welder qualification test
- Specification reading
- Component assembly
- Confined space entry
- Fall protection
- Troubleshooting tactics
- TIG welding
- Radiographic testing
Certification
2,3,4 -G welding certification, bradken - 2021-2022
Timeline
Driver/Groundsman Helper
Glorioso Tree Service
04.2025 - 09.2025
Order Picker
Factory Motor Parts Company
10.2024 - 03.2025
Driver/Groundsman Helper
Eden Tree Service
07.2023 - 01.2024
Welder
Bradken
11.2021 - 07.2022
GED -
John Pershing