Charles Haynes
Sun Valley,NV
Summary
Traffic Control Technician setting up and removing road closures, traffic control devices, and 6+ work zones per shift for roadside projects. Supports safe lane shifts by placing signs, cones, and barricades, then restoring sites with clean trucks and organized equipment. Also contributes snow removal and wildland fire response work, including skid steer, loader, handline, and progressive hose lay tasks.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
TCT
RoadSafe Traffic Systems
Sparks, NV
12.2019 - Current
- Complete 3 traffic control setups per shift while following site safety protocols.
- Direct traffic with flags and signage, maintaining orderly flow around active work zones.
- Keep work trucks clean and presentable while checking equipment before each shift.
- Support job site coordination by moving between setup, flagging, and takedown tasks as needed.
Snow Removal
Rocky point wildfire
Reno, NV
01.2015 - Current
- Clear 10 industrial lots per shift with skid steers, loaders, and Skippy equipment.
- Operate skid steers and loaders to remove snow quickly from industrial properties.
- Respond on call to shifting weather conditions and keep industrial sites accessible.
- Coordinate work on site to match property needs and complete snow clearing efficiently.
- Follow site safety protocols while working around active industrial properties and equipment.
- Inspect equipment before each shift and keep machinery ready for snow removal work.
Wildland Firefighter
Rocky point wildfire
Reno, NV
03.2014 - Current
- Deploy progressive hose lays to extend fire suppression and to prevent further spread.
- Sharpen hand tools and maintain cutting equipment for reliable field use.
- Respond to wildland fires and support handline construction in fast-moving field conditions.
- Mop-up and destroy hot spots
Construction Laborer
Q&D Construction
Reno, NV
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Operated forklifts and loaders to move materials safely across active construction areas.
- Read blueprints and layout details to support accurate placement of materials and site features.
- Set up traffic control equipment and kept work zones organized around active construction activity.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, securing materials for transport and on-site use.
LABORER / GRADE SETTER
Gradex Construction
Reno, NV
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Checked grade levels and adjusted surfaces to meet layout requirements on active construction sites.
- Handled material staging and placement to keep crews supplied throughout daily work activities.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move supplies safely across job site and staging areas.
- Read blueprints and layout markings to support accurate grade setting and site preparation.
Monster tree service
Monster Tree Service
Carson City, NV
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Climbed and trimmed trees to remove branches and shape canopies safely.
- Dragged brush from work sites and loaded it for chipping into the chip truck.
- Supported job site coordination and site safety protocols while keeping work areas clear and organized.
Heavy Equipment Operator
JWC CONSTRUCTION
Carson City, NV
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Dug trenches for water, sewer, and gas lines according to job-site requirements.
- Operated loader for backfill operations, moving dirt and sand to designated areas.
- Used a skid steer for material staging and repositioned soil across active work zones.
Traffic Control supervisor
SNC
Sparks, NV
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Installed and removed signs, cones, and temporary barricades at active job sites.
- Supervised traffic control crews and coordinated placement with site teams.
- Directed lane closures and maintained safe access around construction zones.
Tow Truck Driver
Reno tow and transport
Reno, NV
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Transported vehicles to customer destinations and auction sites with safe, timely delivery.
- Coordinated with other drivers to move auction cars efficiently and keep assignments on track.
- Checked towing equipment before trips and kept vehicles secure during transport.
Traffic Control Technician
Silver state barricade and sign
Sparks, NV
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Set up and remove road closures safely and on schedule.
- Repair barricades and stencil cones and signs to keep work zones ready for use.
- Maintain clean vehicles and support job site coordination during daily traffic control work.
Laborer
ASPEN EARTHWORKS
Reno, NV
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Set up lasers and maintained grade accuracy for excavation and backfill work.
- Pothole-tested utility areas before digging to reduce strike risk and support safe excavation.
- Operated skid steer, loader, roller, and sheeps foot equipment during earthwork tasks.
- Used a whacker to compact footing areas and prepare stable work surfaces.
- Installed underground utilities and staged materials to keep crews moving efficiently.
Laborer
GRADEX CONSTRUCTION
Reno, NV
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Read blueprints to verify job requirements and translate plan details into field setup.
- Located utilities by potholing where needed to support safe excavation around buried lines.
- Packed soil with a whacker to support compaction and stable work surfaces.
- Checked grades and elevations throughout the job to keep field work aligned with plan specs.
- Applied site safety protocols while assisting with traffic control setup around active equipment.
Groundsman/Laborer
Asplundh Tree Expert Co
Carson City, NV
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Set out signs and cones to secure work zones around utility lines and tree-trimming sites.
- Prepared chain saws by fueling equipment and checking readiness before each trimming assignment.
- Used non-conductive tools to trim branches away from power lines safely and accurately.
Groundsman
WILSON TREE SERVICE
Dayton, NV
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Trimmed and pruned trees and bushes to support safe, efficient site cleanup.
- Performed routine equipment inspection and maintenance to keep tools ready for daily field work.
- Sharpened chain saws and handled job-site upkeep to keep crews moving between tasks.
Education
diploma - Culinary
Carson highschool
Carson City, NV06.2005
Skills
- Forklift
- Heavy equipment operation
- Loader operation
- Blueprint reading
- Pallet jack
- Grade checking
- Backfill operations
- Material staging
- Crew supervision
- Job site coordination
- Traffic control setup
- Site safety protocols
- Equipment inspection
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support
Personal Information
- Driving License: Drivers License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Additional Information
- SKILLS
- Forklift operator
- Pallet jack
- Sit and stand up forklift
- Shrink wrap machine
- Fax machine
- Fedex system and ups system
- Picking and packing
- Load and unload trucks
- Sap system
- Rf system
- Making bills
- Shipping and receving
- Msds
- Knowlege of working on docks and dock locks
- Microsoft word
- Micosoft excel
- Operation of a Excavator
- Operating a loader
- Chain saw
- Tree pruning
- Operation of a Chipper
Timeline
Construction Laborer
Q&D Construction
06.2026 - 06.2026
LABORER / GRADE SETTER
Gradex Construction
02.2025 - 06.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
JWC CONSTRUCTION
08.2023 - 09.2023
Monster tree service
Monster Tree Service
06.2023 - 12.2023
Tow Truck Driver
Reno tow and transport
12.2020 - 02.2021
Traffic Control supervisor
SNC
03.2020 - 07.2021
TCT
RoadSafe Traffic Systems
12.2019 - Current
Traffic Control Technician
Silver state barricade and sign
07.2019 - 12.2019
Laborer
ASPEN EARTHWORKS
05.2019 - 07.2019
Laborer
GRADEX CONSTRUCTION
05.2018 - 05.2019
Groundsman
WILSON TREE SERVICE
07.2017 - 11.2017
Groundsman/Laborer
Asplundh Tree Expert Co
05.2016 - 12.2017
Snow Removal
Rocky point wildfire
01.2015 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Rocky point wildfire
03.2014 - Current
diploma - Culinary
Carson highschool