Christopher Silva
Oakdale,CA
Summary
Responsible and dedicated individual seeking a role in a dynamic work environment. Nine years of work experience with a general laborer background and heavy equipment experience. Motivated, communicative and excellent problem solving skills, ready to take on a new opportunity.
Diligent Labor Worker with experience performing variety of technical and manual tasks. Maintains cleanliness of work area and counts materials, merchandise and supplies in stock. Experienced in training new employees on responsibilities and company work ethics. Background in general maintenance, light construction, repair and custodial work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
MHK Construction
07.2022 - Current
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
06.2021 - Current
- Which is a physical, fast-paced position
- It involves continual lifting, lowering and sliding packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs
- And may weigh up to 70 lbs.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Train Engineer/Train Conductor
Modesto And Empire Traction Company
09.2017 - 05.2021
- At Modesto And Empire Traction Co, my duties included assisting the conductor with checking the inventory of railcars and hazardous railcars, operating power switches, hand throwing switches and the transportation of railcars from our operating yards to other industries.
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Triggered track switches and activated traffic signals by operating controls.
- Received starting signals from conductors and used controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, steam or gas turbine-electric locomotives.
- Maintained records of train movements, daily logs and train performance reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hilmar High School
Hilmar, CA06.2012
No Degree - General Studies
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CASkills
- Workplace Safety
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Pipeline Construction
- Attention to Detail
References
Goarette Jarvis
All In One Janitorial- Owner/Operator
(209) 968-2985
Cody Porter
Modesto & Empire Traction Co.- Operations Supervisor
1(209) 505-0665
Jared Rocha
Rocha's Retrievers- Owner/Operator
(209) 648-8690
Justin Silva
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
(530) 574-2493
Timeline
Laborer
MHK Construction
07.2022 - Current
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
06.2021 - Current
Train Engineer/Train Conductor
Modesto And Empire Traction Company
09.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Hilmar High School
No Degree - General Studies
Modesto Junior College
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