BRANDON TOWNSEND
Sedro-Woolley,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Technician
Washington State Department of Transportation
Bellingham, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Optimized resource usage by coordinating closely with team members for efficient task prioritization and scheduling.
- Enhanced overall quality control procedures for highway maintenance tasks, ensuring long-lasting and reliable results.
- Maximized equipment lifespan by conducting thorough inspections and following manufacturer guidelines for maintenance schedules.
Truck Driver and Equipment Operator
Crea Construction
Lewiston, ID
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operate dump truck, truck and pup, side dump and belly dump
- Transport equipment using tilt deck trailer and lowboy
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Western Construction
Lewiston, ID
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Hauled and delivered rock, dirt and asphalt using dump truck, truck and pup, side dump and belly dump
- Heavy haul and oversized loads transporting rock crushing equipment and various machinery using lowboy, step deck and flat bed trailers
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
Maintenance Technician
Washington State Department of Transportation
Everett, WA
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
CNC Machine Operator
Trailready Beadlocks
Mount Vernon, WA
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage to reduce parts breakdown.
- Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sedro Woolley High School
Sedro-woolley, WA06.2014
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Class A CDL
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Technician
Washington State Department of Transportation
01.2025 - Current
Truck Driver and Equipment Operator
Crea Construction
08.2023 - 12.2024
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Western Construction
06.2020 - 12.2022
Maintenance Technician
Washington State Department of Transportation
01.2018 - 05.2020
CNC Machine Operator
Trailready Beadlocks
09.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Sedro Woolley High School