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John Church

1238 Buchanan Rd Yuba City Ca 95993,CA

Summary

Accomplished Equipment Operator with a proven track record at the Department of Transportation, enhancing worksite safety and efficiency through expert heavy equipment operation and skid steer mastery. Demonstrated leadership in training peers and ensuring compliance with safety standards, significantly contributing to project success and operational excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Caltrans Equipment Operator 11

Department Of Transportation
10057 Gold Flat Rd Nevda City 95959
02.2022 - Current
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
  • Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
  • Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
  • Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, motor grader ,bulldozers, and loaders.
  • Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
  • Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with safe materials transport between work sites to reduce downtime.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs. perform tasks related to snow removal and highway maintenance and landscape work Operate snow removal equipment including trucks with plows and or sanders, motor graders, loaders, and rotary snow blowers. operating and manning chain control and road closures, directing traffic and proper placement of warning / detour signs. assist in all aspects of slide removal . Operate Skid steer with masticator , cold planer, Boom mower and assist in paving, sign/fence/guardrail repair, culvert cleaning, removing litter, irrigation repair, chemical spraying ,vegetation management , address site visibility issues. set up emergency traffic controls for accidents and hazardous spills and other duties

Public Works Maintenance Worker Ll

County Of Sutter Road Department
1130 Civic Center Blvd Yuba City Ca 95993
12.2013 - 02.2022
  • Promoted environmental sustainability by planting trees, maintaining green spaces, and implementing water conservation measures in public parks.
  • Supported special events setup and teardown to facilitate smooth operations for various community gatherings.
  • Reduced environmental hazards with timely trash removal and proper disposal from public spaces.
  • Maximized efficiency by utilizing appropriate tools and machinery for specific tasks such as snow plowing or leaf blowing during seasonal changes.
  • Enhanced community safety by performing regular maintenance on public infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and buildings.
  • Maintained open communication channels between department supervisors to ensure that task prioritization was aligned with organizational goals.
  • Collaborated with other maintenance workers to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
  • Contributed to a safer environment through proactive identification of potential hazards like potholes or damaged sidewalks before accidents occurred.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs . Operate trucks and trailers, front-end loader, backhoe, boom mower, cold planer, skid steer, motor grader, Vac-tron, roller, crack sealer, long line paint truck and others in the construction maintenance and repairs of county roads ,county drainage culverts and vegetation management. Transport materials and equipment to job site. clean right of ways of debris, trees, and trash. Paving and dig out repairs of county roads . shoulder backing and repair of road failures caused by storm damage and erosion .Gard rail repairs and new installation. Welding and fabrication of permanent flooded signs, flood gates, and guard rail.Install maintain and repair traffic control devices such as road markings and signs . Assists in bridge repairs and maintenance clear culverts , catch basins and other drainage structures. Perform minor routine maintenance and field adjustments on equipment. Assists in yearly night time retro reflectivity survey. Input data into I works asset management system. Address sight visibility issues with road side vegetation.

Public Works Maintenance Worker

City Of Yuba City Public Works
1185 Market St Yuba City Ca 95991
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Provided exceptional customer service while addressing citizen concerns regarding public works maintenance issues promptly and professionally.
  • Optimized resource allocation with inventory management, ensuring that all necessary materials were readily available for maintenance projects.
  • Assisted in emergency response efforts during natural disasters or other crises to protect citizens and minimize damage to public property.
  • Supported special events setup and teardown to facilitate smooth operations for various community gatherings.

+ Type or edit your work history operate dump trucks, frontend loaders, and specialized vehicles to remove and replace excavated materials . operate use and maintain heavy equipment such as a street sweeper, backhoe , loader ,skip loader, vacuum truck ,dump trucks . Vaccume and jet storm drains , sewer lines, assist in pipe line inspections with camera truck/ vac-tron.Repair water mains install water meters, fire hydrants and service lift stations. paving new and existing roads and shoulder backing. Pot hole patching city roads. clearing road side vegetation and addressing site visibility issues. Install signs and road markings. Stripe parking lots and input data to I works system.

Skills

  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Worksite safety
  • Skid steer operation
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Equipment operations
  • Safety Compliance
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Proficient with Equipment
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Materials Movement
  • Materials transportation
  • Excavation Techniques
  • Road Construction
  • Equipment testing
  • Asphalt Spreading
  • Paving Techniques
  • Crane Operation

Working Reference's

Thomas Guenter Caltrans’s maintenance supervisor Nevda City (530)632-0437 thomas.guenter@dot.ca.gov.

Jeff Griffith Sutter County Road Department supervisor (530)682-4329

Jack McDaniel Street Maintenance Supervisor City of Yuba City (530)822-4626 jmcdaniel@yubacity.net. Tim Bybee sewer collection supervisor City of Yuba City (530)415-6334 tbybee@yubacity.net

Timeline

Caltrans Equipment Operator 11

Department Of Transportation
02.2022 - Current

Public Works Maintenance Worker Ll

County Of Sutter Road Department
12.2013 - 02.2022

Public Works Maintenance Worker

City Of Yuba City Public Works
01.2010 - 01.2013
John Church