Hunter Armstrong
Victoria,VA
Summary
Seasoned Maintenance Operator with a proven track record at the Town Of Victoria, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and equipment repair skills. Enhanced equipment reliability and safety through innovative maintenance strategies, achieving significant productivity improvements. Excelled in fostering team collaboration and safety-oriented practices, ensuring operational excellence and workplace safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Operator
Town Of Victoria
09.2016 - Current
- Optimized equipment performance with thorough testing procedures after each repair or modification made.
- Maintained clear communication with team members to effectively coordinate maintenance activities.
- Maximized productivity with timely preventive maintenance, minimizing potential disruptions.
- Improved equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance tasks and inspections.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety guidelines and reporting hazards promptly.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Worked closely alongside supervisors to prioritize urgent repairs based on production needs.
- Kept grounds presentable by mowing, trimming bushes and irrigating.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
10.2011 - 08.2016
- Identified potential risks during daily operations, taking proactive measures to mitigate hazards and maintain safety standards.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
- Streamlined communication between train crews and dispatchers, resulting in more efficient operations.
- Enhanced safety standards by enforcing proper procedures and regularly conducting safety drills.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a supportive work environment that contributed to increased morale and productivity.
- Played a crucial role in maintaining an accident-free workplace by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Established clear communication channels among crew members during high-stress situations which ensured smooth operations.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Maintained accurate records of all cargo transported to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Town Of Victoria
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily operations data, trend analysis, and recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities within the facility.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to monitor water quality parameters, adjusting treatment processes accordingly for optimal results.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
Education
Advanced Diploma -
Lunenburg Central High School
Victoria, VA06.2009
Skills
- Equipment Repair
- Industrial equipment operation
- Power tools proficiency
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Pump maintenance
- Hand and power tools
- Safety awareness
- Mechanical repair
- Groundskeeping
- Plumbing repairs
- Project management
- Machine lubrication
- Water treatment
- Problem-solving
- Snow clearing
- Grounds upkeep
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Generator maintenance
- Active listening
- Chemical handling
Certification
Flagging
Registered tech pesticide
Class B CDL
Timeline
Maintenance Operator
Town Of Victoria
09.2016 - Current
Freight Conductor
Norfolk Southern
10.2011 - 08.2016
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Town Of Victoria
06.2009 - 10.2011
Advanced Diploma -
Lunenburg Central High School
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