Christopher Bushor
Luck,WI
Summary
High-performing operations manager with over 10 years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful project manager and compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver/Mechanic
Nick's Trucking & Excavating
11.2021 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans, maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling protocols and safety procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Oversee day to day operations in MSHA regulated aggregate mines.
Truck Driver
Long And Low Trucking
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
- Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
- Recorded miles driven, packages delivered and signatures accumulated to appropriately maintain daily logbook.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping tags to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Reported delays, accidents and other traffic and transportation situations to other drivers by using telephones and mobile two-way radios.
- Secured material and products for transport by positioning and lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions to reduce distribution time.
- Performed deliveries 5-6 days per week.
- Worked with carrier to deliver products to more than 50 locations per month.
- Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods with no incidents.
- Updated daily work log and tracked deliveries using different tracking apps.
- Maintained consistent on-time delivery record of 90% of orders arriving ahead of schedule.
- Evaluated driving routes and maps to find shorter routes to expedite delivery time by hours.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Veit & Company
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Located and marked underground pipes and wires to determine accurate digging locations.
- Monitored and used handheld mobile devices to communicate and coordinate worksite resources.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Improved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment.
- Performed grading and shaping land for building and finishing purposes.
- Took care to locate and stake critical underground utilities prior to beginning work.
- Monitored health and safety behaviors to identify and correct deficiencies.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Maintained equipment and made emergency or scheduled adjustments.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
Truck Driver/Owner Operator
A&A Haulers
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Led efficient transport operations, ensuring timely delivery of goods across diverse routes.
- Mentored junior drivers on safety protocols and efficient driving techniques.
- Optimized loading procedures to maximize cargo space and reduce transit time.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to streamline route planning and minimize delays.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain fleet reliability and safety standards.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Specialize in over dimensional flatbed and stretch trailer loads
Drill Rig Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Mantyla Well Drilling
08.2010 - 10.2017
- Operated and stabilized machines and drills.
- Supervised and documented all drilling operations.
- Managed all rig move and drilling operations.
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Inspected and maintained all tooling and machines for safe and efficient use.
- Checked drilling activities for compliance with all HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
- Assessed and inspected equipment to keep properly maintained and in service.
- Provided training and supervision to any number of site personnel.
- Supervised rig commissioning and rig drilling operations.
- Designed preventive and regular maintenance schedules for equipment.
- Supervised rig personnel, including sub-contractors.
- Selected appropriate bits and other tools based upon job requirements and expectations.
- Specified and supervised well-modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
- Provided quotations, managed equipment and supervised all project components.
- Managed team of personnel and suggested changes to protocol.
- Developed plans for oil and gas field drilling and for product recovery and treatment.
- Supervised and directed tool pushers and drillers in day-to-day tasks.
- Designed protocols for all rig moving operations.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Created holes and trenches for underground stormwater sewer infrastructure.
- Located and marked underground pipes and wires to determine accurate digging locations.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Improved project completion time by multitasking on heavy equipment.
- Drove tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment efficiently between job sites.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Took care to locate and stake critical underground utilities prior to beginning work.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Maintained equipment and made emergency or scheduled adjustments.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
Hudson, WI2005
Skills
- Planning ability
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer-oriented
- Trained in safety regulations
- Documentation skills
- Assisting customers
Accomplishments
- Negotiated with vendors, saving the company noticeable amounts annually.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver/Mechanic
Nick's Trucking & Excavating
11.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
Long And Low Trucking
07.2021 - 09.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator
Veit & Company
08.2020 - 08.2021
Truck Driver/Owner Operator
A&A Haulers
10.2017 - 08.2020
Drill Rig Operator/Heavy Equipment Operator
Mantyla Well Drilling
08.2010 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
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