Bradford Grant
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vertical Transportation Safety Inspector
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
New Carrollton , MD
12.2022 - Current
- Conducted safety inspections of construction sites to identify potential hazards and compliance with regulations of WMATA.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Inspected premises and work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Inspected tools, machines, vehicles, buildings and structures for compliance with safety regulations.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine cause, corrective action, and preventative measures.
- Developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated health and safety programs to ensure employee well-being.
- Monitored the use of personal protective equipment to ensure compliance with safety policies.
- Assessed workplace conditions to identify any hazardous materials or situations that could lead to injury or illness.
Contractor Inspector Supervisor
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
Landover , MD
08.2019 - 12.2024
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure accurate project execution.
- Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
- Managed subcontractors throughout the duration of each project, ensuring tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
- Performed regular inspections to ensure quality control standards were being met throughout the project life cycle.
- Ensured safety protocols were being followed at all times by employees and subcontractors on site.
- Provided guidance and training to new team members as needed in order to meet performance goals.
- Developed innovative solutions to challenging construction problems.
- Monitored progress against established timelines for each project to ensure deadlines are met.
- Applied changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to optimize work.
- Stored, shared and created documents with Microsoft Word, Google Docs and SharePoint.
- Prepared images for client websites with Adobe Photoshop.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Elevator/ Escalator Mechanic
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
Landover, MD
09.2008 - 08.2020
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of WMATA's elevators and escalators.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on elevators and escalators.
- Assisted fellow technicians when necessary during complex repairs.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
Plant Maintenance Technician
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
New Carrollton, MD
03.2008 - 09.2008
- Performed preventative maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operation.
- Diagnosed problems with malfunctioning equipment and quickly identified solutions to repair or replace components.
- Conducted regular safety assessments of all machinery and ensured that any hazardous conditions were immediately addressed.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, replacements, and inspections for all machines in the plant.
- Developed standard operating procedures for routine maintenance tasks to be followed by plant personnel.
- Monitored production lines for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts and alerted management when immediate attention was needed.
Bus Mechanic
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
Bladensburg, DC
09.2004 - 03.2008
- Repaired, serviced and maintained a variety of buses according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed preventative maintenance including oil changes, tire rotation and brake inspections.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs on all types of buses.
- Inspected bus engines for proper functioning and safety issues.
- Replaced faulty components such as brakes, radiators, exhaust systems, fuel pumps and air conditioning systems.
- Installed new engine parts when needed.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure they were working properly.
- Adjusted and replaced parts in order to ensure optimal performance of the buses.
- Cleaned interior and exterior components of the bus using specialized cleaning materials.
- Provided technical advice to other mechanics when needed.
- Identified potential areas of improvement in existing repair methods.
- Assisted with troubleshooting complex mechanical problems related to the buses.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on each bus.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
Education
Certification - Construction Inspection
Emeritus
Online09-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA09-2014
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
Lincoln College Of Technology
Columbia10-2001
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical Safety
- Rigging Safety/ Procedures
- Hazard Identification
- Equipment Inspection
- Ladder safety
- Fall protection
- Machine guarding
- First-aid and CPR
- Chemical Handling
- Construction safety
- Accident investigation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Scaffold safety
- Emergency Response
- OSHA Compliance
- Procedure Implementation
- Workplace Safety
- Ergonomics Evaluation
- Traffic Management
- Protective Equipment
- Lifting Operations
- Site Visits
Certification
TSSP ( Transit System Safety Certification )
National Incident Management Systems ( trained )
OSHA 30 Certification in general industry and construction
CPR certified
Q.E.I Certified ( Qualification of Elevator Inspector )
Confine Space certified
Hot Work Safety Supervisor Certified
RWP ( Roadway Worker Certification ) certified
Timeline
Vertical Transportation Safety Inspector
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
12.2022 - Current
Contractor Inspector Supervisor
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
08.2019 - 12.2024
Elevator/ Escalator Mechanic
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
09.2008 - 08.2020
Plant Maintenance Technician
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
03.2008 - 09.2008
Bus Mechanic
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Metro
09.2004 - 03.2008
Certification - Construction Inspection
Emeritus
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
Lincoln College Of Technology
TSSP ( Transit System Safety Certification )
National Incident Management Systems ( trained )
OSHA 30 Certification in general industry and construction
CPR certified
Q.E.I Certified ( Qualification of Elevator Inspector )
Confine Space certified
Hot Work Safety Supervisor Certified
RWP ( Roadway Worker Certification ) certified
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