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Blake Perry

Edwardsville,IL

Summary

Skilled in highway maintenance with experience in both routine and emergency repairs, including pavement preservation, winter road treatment, and signage maintenance. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and adept at operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently. Successfully maintained safe travel conditions by promptly addressing roadway hazards and contributing to team efforts to minimize traffic disruptions during repair projects.

' Safety-focused professional with outstanding work ethic and several days with zero accidents. Skilled in customer service and following dot requirements and good safety practices. Licensed for operation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Cadet

Illinois State Police
Springfield, IL
01.2025 - Current

Road Maintenance Worker

Edwardsville Township Highway Department
Edwardsville, IL
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Operated a variety of tools and equipment related to road maintenance such as jackhammers, power saws, graders, compactors, concrete mixers, mowers, tractors and snowplows.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • Flagged motorists to provide warning of obstacles and repair work.
  • Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
  • Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
  • Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
  • Collaborated with co-workers to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
  • Removed vegetation growing along the roadside using hand tools or powered equipment.
  • Cleaned ditches by removing sediment and debris from drainage systems.
  • Assisted with snow removal operations during winter months.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completion of assignments.

Tow Truck Driver

Ofallon Shiloh Towing
O'Fallon, IL
08.2021 - 03.2024
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Repaired broken down vehicles on the side of the road when needed.
  • Checked chains, cables, straps, and winches for proper operation and safety purposes.
  • Completed vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
  • Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Followed company policies and procedures related to health and safety guidelines.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.

Shelf Stocker

Walmart
Glen Carbon, IL
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
  • Counted different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
  • Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Processed special orders from customers via phone or internet and delivered merchandise to customer pickup location.
  • Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.

Education

Associate of Arts -

South Western Illinois College
Belleville, IL
12-2022

Skills

  • Erosion control
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Asphalt paving
  • Excavation work
  • Landscaping maintenance
  • Traffic control
  • Snow removal
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Safe driving practices
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Load securement proficiency
  • Patience and empathy
  • Customer service
  • Roadside assistance
  • Organization and planning
  • Stress tolerance
  • Accident scene management
  • Accident clearing
  • Basic mechanical aptitude
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Heavy lifting

Timeline

Police Cadet

Illinois State Police
01.2025 - Current

Road Maintenance Worker

Edwardsville Township Highway Department
04.2024 - 01.2025

Tow Truck Driver

Ofallon Shiloh Towing
08.2021 - 03.2024

Shelf Stocker

Walmart
08.2019 - 02.2020

Associate of Arts -

South Western Illinois College

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