Brad Sticka

Joliet,MT

Summary

Supervised a $1,000,000 street improvement project, overseeing 15 workers on a major highway and main street. Managed multiple concurrent projects, each exceeding $480,000, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget. Executed various construction tasks, including curb and gutter installation, with a focus on quality and efficiency. Proficient in reading blueprints, managing labor, and controlling costs on job sites.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Construction Manager

Central Montana Concrete

Joliet, MT

01.2022 - Current

Achieved operational efficiency while operating concrete business and ensuring client satisfaction.
Evaluated client needs during site visits to prepare accurate project estimates.
Oversaw job sites by performing earthwork, arranging rebar placement, and setting forms.
Facilitated timely concrete deliveries by coordinating with batch plant on pour days.
Executed concrete finishing tasks including cutting and removal of forms.
Maintained productivity and quality standards by supervising employees effectively.
Interacted with prospective clients via phone to discuss project details.
Prepared and communicated detailed estimates efficiently to clients.

Underground Construction & TBM

Sibanye-Stillwater

Nye, MT

07.2018 - 01.2022

Executed placement and maintenance of underground rail systems for optimal functionality.
Constructed vent walls and installed fans to enhance ventilation in underground environments.
Applied shotcrete for wall reinforcement and provided essential ground support solutions.
Maintained chute packages to ensure efficient material handling processes.
Served as tail gunner on tunnel boring machine to facilitate excavation operations.
Operated haul truck and mucker, ensuring timely material transport within tunnels.
Functioned as underground train operator, managing safe transit of personnel and materials.

Rail Maintaince

Montana Rail Link Inc.

Laurel, MT

03.2015 - 07.2018

Measured distances between railroad ties accurately with tape measurer or laser leveler.
Inspected railroad track and components for defects, such as broken ties, misaligned rails, and deteriorated ballast.
Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times while working onsite near active train lines.
Attached cables between two pieces of the track in order to provide electrical connection for trains passing through.
Conducted visual inspections on various parts of the train system such as switches, signals and crossings.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
Cleared debris from railroad tracks using shovels, rakes and brooms.
Tested rail joints manually or with specialized testing equipment to ensure that they meet industry standards.
Provided assistance during emergency situations such as derailments or collisions by helping clear debris from the tracks quickly.
Installed new rail sections with the help of a crane operator and ensured proper alignment with adjacent sections.
Operated equipment including hydraulic jacks, drills, grinders, saws and impact wrenches to repair track beds and structures safely.
Maintained work area cleanliness while performing various tasks on the tracks.
Performed routine maintenance on all types of mechanical devices used in track construction projects.
Adjusted switch points according to instructions provided by supervisor.
Used power tools to cut away old railway ties when needed.
Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks onto the railroad tracks using forklifts or cranes.
Repaired or replaced damaged railroad ties utilizing jackhammers, crowbars, pickaxes, and other tools.
Assisted in installation of new crossties by hand-digging holes for them to be placed into.
Adjusted previously laid track parts to promote long-term maintenance objectives and maintain safety targets.
Welded newly laid track parts to existing parts and verified proper joining and work quality.
Reshaped worn or damaged railroad switch points with portable power grinders.
Inspected parts of tracks to identify areas needing repair or maintenance service.
Lubricated machines, changed oil and filled hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
Completed maintenance and repairs on tracks and adjacent equipment.
Operated single- or multiple-head spike driving machines to drive spikes into ties and secure rails.
Studied work schedules to plan and carry out timely and efficient repairs.

Education

GED -

Bridger High School

Bridger, MT

01-1994

Skills

Project management
Construction oversight
Cost estimation
Concrete finishing

Underground construction
Quality control
Class A CDL license