Kenneth Perkins
Antioch,IL
Summary
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator with a proven track record at Chicago Transit Authority, CTA, showcasing advanced operation and maintenance of diverse machinery. Demonstrated leadership in training peers and enforcing strict safety standards, ensuring a hazard-free environment. Excels in teamwork and heavy lifting, with a commitment to efficiency and excellence in dynamic settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Track Maintenance Equipment Operator
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
Chicago, IL
01.1993 - 07.2017
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
Cleaning Crew Leader
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
Chicago, IL
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.
- Coordinated, directed and monitored cleaning staff in subway stations and Structured Platform duties by use of manual and electrically powered tools and equipment.
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Completed schedules, shift reports, and other business documentation.
- Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning and safety protocols.
Rail Janitor
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
Chicago, IL
10.1990 - 01.1992
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming. In Subways and also Structured platform stations.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Collaborated with other janitorial staff to complete large-scale cleaning projects efficiently.
- Provided backup support for other janitorial team members during absences or busy periods, ensuring seamless service.
- Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
Education
William Howard Taft High School
Chicago, IL06.1988
Skills
- General Labor
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Dependable and Punctual
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Accident Prevention
- Hand and Foot Coordination
- Crane Rigging
Affiliations
- Union member of Local #308 of the Amalgamated Transit Union.
Additional Information
Have worked in warehouse environment. Assisting warehouse personal ( Local 241) plastic wrap our department inventory on pallets. I have used different types of Pallet jacks such as Hydraulic. I have used over head warehouse crane systems. I have also assisted truck drivers (Teamsters) with removing gates on the flat beds for pallets of my (Track Construction) departments inventory and also helped strap down loads for safe travel. I have also assisted Teamsters that were small Crane operator's with the rigging of Pallets , bundles of rail road ties , small machines Etc,.. I was also a proficient signaler for the Crane operator. I have used Bobcats with Bucket and also with forks for transporting Pallets of materiel around job sites.
Timeline
Track Maintenance Equipment Operator
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
01.1993 - 07.2017
Cleaning Crew Leader
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
01.1992 - 01.1993
Rail Janitor
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
10.1990 - 01.1992
William Howard Taft High School