Travis Brandenburg
Watseka,IL
Summary
Dynamic construction professional with extensive experience at Koehl Bros, excelling in machinery operation and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing project timelines and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in equipment maintenance and power tool operation, demonstrating strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Worker
Mercier Construction
04.2024 - Current
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Project Superintendent
Koehl Bros
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
Engineer
CN Rail
10.2011 - 06.2021
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sheldon Highschool
Sheldon,IL05-2002
Skills
- Machinery operation
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Construction safety
- Power tool operation
- Time management
- Safety and compliance
Certification
- Class A CDL License - since 2004
Languages
English
Timeline
Construction Worker
Mercier Construction
04.2024 - Current
Project Superintendent
Koehl Bros
06.2021 - 01.2024
Engineer
CN Rail
10.2011 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Sheldon Highschool