Michael Wealer
Henry,IL
Summary
Hardworking employee with a great skill-building background. I spent several years in a fabrication shop and 20 years in a chemical plant, both of which I was awarded supervisor positions. Currently, I also help out by driving a school bus part-time as needed. Also have a class a cdl with hazmat endorsements and have ran overhead cranes,track mobiles dump trucks front end loaders and forklifts of various sizes
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Henry Senachwine High School
Henry, Illinois
01.2017 - Current
- Transported students safely to and from school and events.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections for safety compliance.
- Followed established traffic laws and safety protocols diligently.
- Managed student behavior to ensure a safe travel environment.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
Boiler Operator/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Mexichem Specialty Compounds
Henry, Illinois
10.2006 - Current
- Operated and maintained boiler/wastewater systems to ensure consistent production processes.
- Monitored pressure and temperature levels to guarantee safe operations.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and resolve equipment issues.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams for timely repairs and adjustments.
- Documented operational data to comply with safety regulations.
- Trained new employees on boiler operation and safety protocols.
- Adjusted controls to maintain specified operating temperatures and pressures.
- Performed daily water sample tests to ensure proper chemical balance.
- Examined piping systems for leaks or corrosion damage before start-up.
- Operated refrigeration, hydraulic, water recirculation systems, cooling towers and other systems relating to regulation of boiler operations and facility heating and cooling requirements.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and productivity.
- Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure work environment for all staff.
Supervisor
Meta Tec
Lacon, Illinois
01.2000 - 09.2006
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
- Monitored performance metrics to maintain quality standards in service delivery.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Operated cutting torch to prepare metal components for assembly.
- Conducted routine inspections of materials prior to cutting tasks.
- Trained junior operators on proper torch techniques and safety protocols.
- Documented daily production activities and maintained accurate logs.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Truck Driver Training
IVCC
Oglesby, IL10-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
ICC
East Peoria, ILSkills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- [Equipment] operation
- Decision-making
- effective communication
- boiler operations
- safety compliance
- team leadership
- Class a cdl
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Henry Senachwine High School
01.2017 - Current
Boiler Operator/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Mexichem Specialty Compounds
10.2006 - Current
Supervisor
Meta Tec
01.2000 - 09.2006
Graduate Certificate - Truck Driver Training
IVCC
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
ICC