Benjamin M. Shapiro
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Effective at staying on top of regular lubrication and maintenance needs, as well as troubleshooting and diagnosing problems. Well-organized and efficient with good communication and planning skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oiler/Operator
IUOE LOCal 147
01.2022 - Current
- Inspected fuel, water, oil and slop oil tank levels
- Checked machines and components for malfunctions and maintenance needs
- Completed repairs and maintenance service on cranes
- Greased bearings, chains and shafts
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Operated Friction Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes, Hydraulic Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes, Telescopic Crawler Cranes, Excavators, Front End Loaders, Skid Steers, Telescopic Forklifts and Vibrator and Diesel Impact Hammers for pile driving operations
- Drive Tractor Trailers/ Dump trucks for the Dominion Backbone moving cranes, Diesel Hammers, Vibratory Hammers, and Caissons
- Escorted Oversized Loads thru out the Hampton Roads Area
Traffic Signal Technician
Public Works Operations Center
02.2017 - 02.2022
- Troubleshoot a variety of traffic signal malfunctions to include solid state controller cabinet components such as signal controllers, conflict monitors, and load switches; then replace or repair components as necessary to restore normal operation
- Assist in installing and wiring traffic signal fixtures on span wire using messenger hangers or on mast arm signal poles using astro-brackets
- Assist with the installation of underground conduit, junction boxes or side-of-pole risers required for routing electrical wiring for traffic signal lights at intersections
- Provide routine maintenance and repairs on traffic signal fixtures in intersections such as replacement of light bulbs, visors, lenses, reflector assemblies, and LED signal displays utilizing aerial bucket trucks and in accordance with work zone and operational safety guidelines
- Operate one or more types of automotive equipment such as aerial bucket truck, line trucks, crash cushion truck, utility van, forklift or pickup truck
- Utilize a variety of hand tools and power tools such as drills, grinders, reciprocating saws, etc
- Conduct research on traffic delays and issues, take notes on timing, vehicle volume and vehicle speed
- Identify most efficient methods to improve traffic flow by analyzing traffic data
- Track time and material for individual jobs using City specific software operating system
- Experience with using a fusion splicer
Helper
Precession Wordworking
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Installed hardware such as hinges, handles, catches, or drawer pulls using hand tools
- Attached parts or subassemblies to form completed units using glue, dowels, nails, or screws
- Dipped, brushed, or sprayed assembled articles with protective or decorative finishes
- Performed final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool
- Trimmed, sanded, or scraped surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing and other assigned duties
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials to prepare for use in construction.
Assistant
Puckstop Enterprises
01.2010 - 02.2017
- Operated vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, and pruning saws
- Mowed or edged lawns, using power mowers or edger
- Shoveled snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas
- Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, trimming, and edging
- Used hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, and axes
- Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds, and other assigned duties
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Wiring
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VACommercial Drivers License - Commercial Drivers License
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA06-2022
15 credit hours completed - undefined
Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC01.2016
Kings Fork High School - focus on heavy equipment and construction
Suffolk, VA06.2016
Skills
- Regulatory Standards
- Time Management
- Project Deadlines
- Company Quality Standards
- Equipment operation
Certification
- International Municipal Signal Association as Traffic Signal Technician Level 2
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training and Flagger Certification
- NCS Lift Truck Certified
- Fork Lift Operation Certified
- Snow Plow Operation Certified
- OSHA 10
- Rigging and Signaling
- Forklift
- Class A Commercial Drivers license
- Escort License for Oversize Loads
- NCCCO Certified
Affiliations
- From February 2017 to February 2022 I was a Traffic Signal Technician with the City of Suffolk, Public Works Traffic Engineering Division.
- Through this position I have acquired a Class A Commercial Driver's License, International Municipal Signal Association Traffic Signal Technician Level II, VDOT Intermediate Work Zone and other certifications.
- Additionally, I worked 24 hour-on call time in all-weather situations.
- This occupational experience has provided opportunity and training for me with a variety of work environments and with many types of heavy equipment.
- Member of the Hampton Roads Public Works Academy.
- Member of International Municipal Signal Association.
- Former volunteer with Special Olympics.
- Member of International Union of Operating Engineers since January 2022
Timeline
Oiler/Operator
IUOE LOCal 147
01.2022 - Current
Traffic Signal Technician
Public Works Operations Center
02.2017 - 02.2022
Helper
Precession Wordworking
07.2015 - 06.2017
Assistant
Puckstop Enterprises
01.2010 - 02.2017
15 credit hours completed - undefined
Chowan University
- International Municipal Signal Association as Traffic Signal Technician Level 2
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training and Flagger Certification
- NCS Lift Truck Certified
- Fork Lift Operation Certified
- Snow Plow Operation Certified
- OSHA 10
- Rigging and Signaling
- Forklift
- Class A Commercial Drivers license
- Escort License for Oversize Loads
- NCCCO Certified
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Wiring
Tidewater Community College
Commercial Drivers License - Commercial Drivers License
Thomas Nelson Community College
Kings Fork High School - focus on heavy equipment and construction
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