Chris Childress
North American Coal
Tatum,TX
19
years of professional experience
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator experienced in operating and maintaining diverse machinery. Specializes in safety compliance, precision operations, and effective problem-solving to enhance efficiency and quality. Committed to achieving operational goals and driving team success.
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
11 Years 10 Months- Utilized dozer to move and grade soil
- Utilized motor grader to level surfaces
- Utilized track hoe to dig and move materials
- Utilized loader to transport and load materials
- Utilized easy miner to extract coal efficiently
- Utilized coal hauler to deliver coal to designated sites
- Operated dump truck for material transport
- Executed thorough equipment inspections to ensure operational safety and compliance
- Participate in safety program "Good Catch."
Heavy Equipment
3 Years 11 Months- Dozer
- Operated motor grader to level surfaces
- Operated loader for material handling
- Engaged in safety observations within the "B.E.S.T" program.
Mobile Equipment Operator
2 Years- Facilitated coal delivery to designated locations efficiently.
- Utilized dump truck to deliver and unload various materials.
- Operated heavy machinery to transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols, enhancing team competency.
Pumper
1 Year- Operated and maintained water pumps at site
- Pumped water from open pits to support site operations
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
Tractor Operator
4 Months- Established grass to improve soil stability and aesthetics
- Cutting hay
- Mowing
- Mowed lawns and fields to maintain neat appearance
- Install silt fence
- Managed waste oil yard by organizing and labeling containers
Education
High School
Skills
Effective communication
Bulldozer operation
Dependability
Team collaboration
Bulldozer maneuvering
Machinery inspection
Bulldozer skills
Safety compliance
Grading techniques
Preventive Maintenance
Heavy haul trucking
Excellent Communication
Instruction adherence
Equipment maintenance
Consistent Performance
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Operational Compliance
Loader operation
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
North American Coal
10.2014 - CurrentRead More
Heavy Equipment
Luminant
11.2010 - 10.2014Read More
Mobile Equipment Operator
Luminant
11.2008 - 11.2010Read More
Pumper
Luminant
11.2007 - 11.2008Read More
Tractor Operator
Benchmark
07.2007 - 11.2007Read More
Tatum High School
High School
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