Christopher Byrd
Louisville,OH
Summary
Skilled operator with expertise in equipment operation, safety compliance, and team collaboration. Committed to conducting routine inspections and training new operators to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Wheeling And Lake Erie Railway
Brewster, Ohio
04.2018 - Current
- wOperation of various equipment such as backhoe,forklift, telehandler, grapple truck, and other specialized railway equipment.
- Class A CDL pintle hitch
- Acquired CDL tanker and hazmat endorsements to transport hazardous materials safely.
- Follow all DOT rules and regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections on rolling stock and infrastructure components.
- Operated rail equipment safely and efficiently.
- Communicated with crew members to ensure smooth operations during shifts.
- Followed safety protocols to mitigate risks on the railway line.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and efficiently.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Operator/Industrial Sand Blaster
Thomarios
Copley, OH
06.2006 - 04.2018
Education
Louisville High School
Louisville, OH05-2007
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Routine inspections
- CDL operation
- Emergency procedures
- Vehicle inspection
- Quality assurance
- Crew communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Inspections and reviews
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy equipment operation
- Maintenance and repair
- Attention to detail
- Heavy lifting
- Efficient multitasking
- Mechanical understanding
- Troubleshooting
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Materials handling
- Valid Driver's/CDL license
- Tool operation
- Forklift operation
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Operator
Wheeling And Lake Erie Railway
04.2018 - Current
Operator/Industrial Sand Blaster
Thomarios
06.2006 - 04.2018
Louisville High School