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Chris Bear Killer

North Platte,NE

Summary

Reliable, hardworking Maintenance Worker IV with over 13 years experience in the water and wastewater industry. Have performed and trained others in a diverse range of maintenance, service, and repairs. Managed projects installing water mains, and larger sewer repairs. Ability to make decisions and effectively lead water crew on a daily basis in foreman's absence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Worker IV/Water/Sewer Foreman Fill-In

City Of North Platte (Water Dept.)
01.2017 - Current

Lead crew of 1 to 4 guys in maintaining and repairing water and sewer infrastructure. Use light and heavy equipment in repair and replacement of water services, water mains, and sewer mains. Ability to operate any specialized equipment needed, for example directional bore machine, and sewer camera equipment. Minor repairs and maintenance of trucks, and equipment. Fill in and run the whole crew of 12 to 14 employees in the absence of the water/sewer foreman. Have been doing this in foreman's absence for weeks at a time since being in this position. Upgraded to a Grade 2 Water Operator license and also received Grade 2 Wastewater Operator license.

Senior Maintenance Worker/Water Distribution Operator

City Of North Platte (Water Dept.)
02.2016 - 01.2017

Lead crew of 1 to 4 in the repair and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure. Operate light, heavy, and specialized equipment in those operations. Maintain and make minor repairs to trucks, and equipment. Make recommendations on how to go about completing jobs to the foreman. Received Grade 3 Water Operator license after more training and testing while in this position.

Maintenance Worker I/Water Operator

City Of North Platte (Water Dept.)
01.2011 - 02.2016

Under the instruction and supervision of Senior Maintenance Worker, maintain and repair water and sewer infrastructure. Wearing proper PPE get into holes to make repairs to water services, water mains, and sewer mains. While in position began training to use specialized equipment. Was trained in the use of directional bore machine, and the operation of sewer camera equipment. Also worked several after-hours calls to repair water main breaks. Was never afraid to do what was needed to complete the job. Completed course to receive Grade 4 Water Operator license while in this position.

Maintenance Worker I / Assistant Superintendent

City Of North Platte (Iron Eagle Golf Course)
10.2000 - 01.2011

Under the direction of the Superintendent, maintain and repair golf course grounds. Includes operating mowers, and specialized equipment used in golf course maintenance. Also make repairs to and operation of large-scale sprinkler systems. Assign duties to seasonal employees, and make decisions on the daily operations in the absence of the Superintendent. Obtained a pesticide applicator license while employed at Iron Eagle Golf Course.

Education

Career Diploma - Electrical

Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte, NE

High School Diploma -

Alliance High School
Alliance, NE
05.1994

Skills

Equipment operation and maintenance

Troubleshooting daily and emergency work

Decision making

Typing / Operation of computer systems

  • Time Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership

Certification

Grade 2 Water Operator License

Grade 6 Water Operator License (Backflow)

Grade 2 Wastewater Operator License

Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement


Timeline

Maintenance Worker IV/Water/Sewer Foreman Fill-In

City Of North Platte (Water Dept.)
01.2017 - Current

Senior Maintenance Worker/Water Distribution Operator

City Of North Platte (Water Dept.)
02.2016 - 01.2017

Maintenance Worker I/Water Operator

City Of North Platte (Water Dept.)
01.2011 - 02.2016

Maintenance Worker I / Assistant Superintendent

City Of North Platte (Iron Eagle Golf Course)
10.2000 - 01.2011

Career Diploma - Electrical

Mid-Plains Community College

High School Diploma -

Alliance High School

Grade 2 Water Operator License

Grade 6 Water Operator License (Backflow)

Grade 2 Wastewater Operator License

Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement


Chris Bear Killer