Christopher Burke
MIDLAND
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 25 years in road maintenance and construction supervision. Known for effective communication and decision-making skills, successfully leading crews while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project timelines.
Been part of the Local SAMS board for the past year as Secretary Treasurer and currently Vice President
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
District Foreman
Saginaw County Road Commision
Saginaw, MI
05.2001 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of road maintenance projects.
- Coordinated equipment usage and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Mentored crew members in best practices and operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce downtime.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure work met established standards.
- Collaborated with project managers on resource allocation and scheduling.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a cohesive work environment.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Excavator Operator
Saginaw County Road Commision
Saginaw, MI
05.2001 - Current
- Operated excavators to complete road construction and maintenance projects efficiently.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure safety and functionality of equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate excavation schedules and workflow.
- Implemented best practices in equipment operation to enhance productivity on-site.
- Followed all safety practices to ensure safety for my crew
- Installed culverts and tile
- dug ditches to proper grade
- Used lazer to set grade and design projects
- Rebuild and construct bridges when failing
- set up jobs and incharge of up to a 5 man crew to make sure safety and job was performed properly
Sign Shop Technician
Saginaw County Road Commision
Saginaw, MN
05.2001 - Current
- Operated sign-making equipment to produce high-quality signage for road projects.
- Ran sign truck installing new sign county wide
- Set up road closures and detours
- while in sign shop worked 2nd shift doing winter maintenance and maintenance on equipment
Truck Driver/Laborer
Saginaw County Road Commision
Saginaw, MI
05.2001 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for road maintenance and repair tasks.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all transport activities.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and deliveries.
- Snow removal
- Worked with grades and lazer for proper drainage
- Installed culverts catchbasins for drainage
- Welded and constructed bridges
Education
Journeyman's Card For Ironwork -
ABC
Midland, MI08-1996
High School Diploma -
Hemlock High School
Hemlock, MI06-1996
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Dedicated work ethic
- Workplace safety
- Equipment operation
- Construction supervision
- Daily reporting
- Job planning
- Materials management
- Project leadership
- Commercial construction experience
- Project planning
- Crew scheduling
Timeline
District Foreman
Saginaw County Road Commision
05.2001 - Current
Excavator Operator
Saginaw County Road Commision
05.2001 - Current
Sign Shop Technician
Saginaw County Road Commision
05.2001 - Current
Truck Driver/Laborer
Saginaw County Road Commision
05.2001 - Current
Journeyman's Card For Ironwork -
ABC
High School Diploma -
Hemlock High School