Christopher James
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in crew supervision and equipment maintenance. Expertise in training new hires and coordinating project schedules to ensure timely completion and safety compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Leader
Sarasota County Government
Sarasota, Florida
12.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of crew activities and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated scheduling and assignments for team members to enhance workflow and meet project deadlines.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety standards for effective performance.
- Monitored equipment usage and maintained clean work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to support community initiatives and service programs effectively.
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Managed team members across various job tasks to support timely completion of project phases.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
skilled trade 2
Sarasota County Government
Sarasota, Florida
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Inspected lift stations for mechanical issues and safety compliance.
- Performed routine maintenance on pumps and electrical systems.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve operational problems, improving system reliability.
- Repaired and replaced malfunctioning components in lift station equipment.
- Documented maintenance activities and service reports accurately.
- Trained new mechanics on standard operating procedures to enhance team capability.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls from customers regarding lift station malfunctions or failures.
- Adjusted flow rates to optimize system performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Equipment Operator3
Sarasota County Government
Sarasota, Florida
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction tasks, contributing to project timelines.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to effectively coordinate job site activities and schedules, enhancing team productivity.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
- Managed material handling to optimize workflow on the job site, facilitating timely project completion.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety practices.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Located and marked underground pipes and wires to identify safe digging locations.
skilled trade 1
Sarasota County Government
Sarasota, Florida
06.2013 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks while maintaining safety compliance standards.
- Assisted with installing new products or systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained staff members on work activities and computer application usage to enhance team skillset.
- Organized work area at end of shift, preparing it for next day's production run.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the workspace at all times.
Education
emt - Emergency Medicine
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL01-2014
Fire Science - Fire Science
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL08-2012
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL06-2006
Skills
- Crew supervision
- Safety compliance
- Jobsite safety
- Operational training
- Team scheduling
- Project coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Technical troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Employee mentoring
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Effective communication
- New hire training
Certification
- Class A cdl
- MOT
- Confined space
Timeline
Crew Leader
Sarasota County Government
12.2023 - Current
skilled trade 2
Sarasota County Government
06.2022 - 01.2024
Equipment Operator3
Sarasota County Government
12.2019 - 06.2022
skilled trade 1
Sarasota County Government
06.2013 - 12.2019
emt - Emergency Medicine
Manatee Technical College
Fire Science - Fire Science
Manatee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School