Christopher Beard
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Yucaipa Valley Water District, excelling in heavy equipment operations and team leadership. Demonstrated expertise in customer service and problem-solving, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in fostering safety and compliance, adept at driving projects to completion with precision and skill.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Utility Worker
Yucaipa Valley Water District
Yucaipa, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Install, maintain and repair water services, mains, hydrants, meters, and valves.
- Install, maintain and repair sewer laterals, sewer mains, manholes, and pumps.
- Perform hot taps on water and sewer mains. Locate and mark sewer and water lines for contractors and district crews.
- Investigate leaks, lateral stoppages, sewer spills and take appropriate action.
- Excavate and backfill trenches.
- Operate heavy equipment that includes backhoes, loader, skid steer, excavator and dozer to complete a variety of construction projects.
- Design and set up traffic control.
- Manage a direct less experienced crew members.
- Manage a team of employees.
Utility Worker IV
Yucaipa Valley Water District
Yucaipa, CA
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Install, maintain and repair water services, mains, hydrants, meters, and valves.
- Install, maintain and repair sewer laterals, sewer mains, manholes, and pumps.
- Perform hot taps on water and sewer mains. Locate and mark sewer and water lines for contractors and district crews.
- Investigate leaks, lateral stoppages, sewer spills and take appropriate action.
- Excavate and backfill trenches.
- Operate heavy equipment that includes backhoes, loader, skid steer, excavator and dozer to complete a variety of construction projects.
- Design and set up traffic control.
- Manage a direct less experienced crew members.
- Manage a team of employees.
Utility Worker III
Yucaipa Valley Water District
Yucaipa, CA
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Install, maintain and repair water services, mains, hydrants, meters, and valves.
- Install, maintain and repair sewer laterals, sewer mains, manholes, and pumps.
- Perform hot taps on water and sewer mains. Locate and mark sewer and water lines for contractors and district crews.
- Investigate leaks, lateral stoppages, sewer spills and take appropriate action.
- Excavate and backfill trenches.
- Operate heavy equipment that includes backhoes, loader, skid steer, excavator and dozer to complete a variety of construction projects.
- Design and set up traffic control.
- Manage a direct less experienced crew members.
- Manage a team of employees.
Utility Worker II
Yucaipa Valley Water District
Yucaipa, CA
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Install, maintain and repair water services, mains, hydrants, meters, and valves.
- Install, maintain and repair sewer laterals, sewer mains, manholes, and pumps.
- Perform hot taps on water and sewer mains. Locate and mark sewer and water lines for contractors and district crews.
- Investigate leaks, lateral stoppages, sewer spills and take appropriate action.
- Excavate and backfill trenches.
- Operate heavy equipment that includes backhoes, loader, skid steer, excavator and dozer to complete a variety of construction projects.
- Manage a direct less experienced crew members.
Utility Worker I
YUcaipa Valley Water District
Yucaipa, CA
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Install, maintain and repair water services, mains, hydrants, meters, and valves.
- Install, maintain and repair sewer laterals, sewer mains, manholes, and pumps.
- Perform hot taps on water and sewer mains. Locate and mark sewer and water lines for contractors and district crews.
- Operate heavy equipment that includes backhoes, loader, skid steer, excavator and dozer to complete a variety of construction projects.
Table Games Dealer
Yaamava Resort And Casino
Highland, CA
06.2011 - 04.2017
- Controlling the pace of the game, shuffling and dealing card, and giving out chips.
- Take losing bets from players, pay winning bets, and manage betting pots.
- Calculating the correct payout for winning bets and collecting on losing bets.
- Follow gaming regulations, ensuring players are following casino procedures, and monitoring for suspicion behavior.
- Interacting with players in a friendly and professional manner, teaching new players how to play, and advising guest on playing procedures.
Audit Team
Yaamava Resort And Casino
Highland, CA
06.2006 - 06.2011
- Open the slot machines, take out the box with the money in it, replace it with an empty box and secure slot machine by locking it back up.
- Transport the cage with money to the count room with armed guards to be inventoried.
Sales Associate
Sport Chalet
Redlands, CA
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Maintain an awareness of golf products and help customers find the right clubs for their needs.
- Restring customers tennis rackets and notify them when it was completed.
- Greet everyone and approach customers to understand their needs to help them have a great shopping experience.
- Keep the sales floor clean, organized and stocked.
Education
Water Supply Technology - Water
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CABachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University - San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CAHigh School Diploma -
San Gorgonio High School
San Bernardino, CA06.2006
Skills
- Power and Hand Tools
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Customer Service
- Truck Unloading
- Forklift Operations
- Materials Loading
- Safety and Compliance
- Confined Space Training
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Certification
Water Distribution Operator Grade 5
Water Treatment Operator Grade 2
Collection System Maintenance Grade 2
Ham Radio License
Class A License
Heavy Equipment List
Case Backhoe 580K
Case Forklift 580E
Caterpillar D4H Bulldozer
Caterpillar Backhoe 426
Caterpillar Backhoe 450
Caterpillar Front Loader 924K
Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader 262
John Deere Landscaping Loader 210C
John Deere Backhoe 310SJ
Kobelco Mini Excavator Sk55Srx
International 5 Yard Dump Trcuk
International 10 Yard Dump Truck
International Water Truck
Timeline
Senior Utility Worker
Yucaipa Valley Water District
08.2022 - Current
Utility Worker IV
Yucaipa Valley Water District
09.2020 - 08.2022
Utility Worker III
Yucaipa Valley Water District
05.2019 - 06.2020
Utility Worker II
Yucaipa Valley Water District
10.2017 - 05.2019
Utility Worker I
YUcaipa Valley Water District
04.2017 - 10.2017
Table Games Dealer
Yaamava Resort And Casino
06.2011 - 04.2017
Audit Team
Yaamava Resort And Casino
06.2006 - 06.2011
Sales Associate
Sport Chalet
11.2004 - 06.2006
Water Supply Technology - Water
San Bernardino Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University - San Bernardino
High School Diploma -
San Gorgonio High School