Christopher Rodkey
Latrobe,PA
Summary
Adaptable Quality Control Manager with 11 years of experience in the heavy highway concrete industry. Adept at leadership and giving directions with fantastic eye for detail. Committed to high-quality and long-lasting work. Remains professional and effective after long hours in adverse work condition. Hardworking with hands-on experience batching, preparing and laying concrete materials. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, applying finishing techniques and leveling surfaces. 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
JC Howard Concrete Supply
Carnegie, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Investigate customer complaints regarding product defects or discrepancies in order to initiate corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain records of inspection results using computerized systems.
- Keep records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
- Establish procedures and quality standards.
- Troubleshot product issues and fixed problems.
- Fielded customer complaints and rectified service issues.
- Sample fresh concrete to ensure it meets DOT and ACI standards.
- Sample coarse and fine aggregate's for gradation, moisture and wash test.
- Perform all test's on fresh concrete in the field in accordance with industry standards provided by the customer.
- Mold concrete test cylinder's both at the plant and in the field and track the break information.
- Perform normal and cold weather start-up of concrete plant.
- Ensure compliance with all DOT standards.
- Keep electronic PENNDOT "State" book up to date.
- Create and submit mix designs for the different types of concrete we produce.
- Manage drivers and ensure they comply with all DOT and company safety rules.
- Batch concrete using a Command Alkon system.
Concrete Foreman
Gulisek Construction LLC
Mt Pleasant, PA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Inspect projects before work begins to develop a plan to effectively complete the project in the time frame given.
- Calculated concrete quantities and raw materials to complete project's on time and budget.
- Managed and mentored new and experienced craft workers to complete projects safely.
- Read blueprints and other drawings to develop plans for concrete pouring and mixing.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Demo and remove existing concrete by utilizing air powered, electric powered and hand tools.
- Direct excavation for proper grading.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Placed wooden and steel forms to pour sidewalks, driveway's, ADA ramps, curb and roadway.
- Operated excavators and loaders.
- Poured, smoothed and leveled various types of concrete to achieve the desired finish.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Position trucks to place concrete using the chute or other placing tools.
- Set up and maintain traffic patterns on multiple different roadway types.
Concrete Technician
Gulisek Construction LLC
Mt Pleasant, PA
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Sample all types of concrete and Latex to determine Air, Slump and temperature are all within specified ranges.
- Track and document all concrete cylinder breaks company wide in accordance with PENNDOT specs.
- Repair and maintain concrete testing equipment.
- Attend pre placement meetings with project managers and inspectors.
- Track and schedule calibration for break machines.
- Set up and maintain break trailers.
- Measure, calculate and schedule concrete for placements.
- Assist craft employees to build and place wood and metal forms.
- Assist craft employees in the placement and finishing of concrete.
Shop Laborer
Gulisek Construction LLC
Mt Pleasant , PA
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Kept supplies and spare parts organized for upcoming projects and daily use.
- Assisted with general repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Drove company vehicles to transport tools, equipment and supplies to and from work sites.
- Coordinated materials for shop needs and field operations at work sites.
- Completed basic and semi-skilled work using available tools and facilities.
- Helped shop personnel complete assignments.
- Operated equipment and tools in full accordance with safety procedures.
Education
GED -
Blairsville Senior High School
Blairsville, PA01-2005
Skills
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Worker Supervision
- Decision Making
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Assignment Delegation
- Work Monitoring
- Specifications Conformance
- Production Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Procedure Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Materials Estimation
- Equipment Operation
- Supply Ordering
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Blueprint Reading
- Employee Training
- Problem Solving
- Blueprint Interpretation Understanding
- Leadership Trained
- PPE Compliance
- Facilities Maintenance
- Employee Motivation
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Social Perceptiveness
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- OSHA Compliance
- Project Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Traffic Control
- Time Management
- Willingness to Learn
- Attention to Detail
- PPE Gear
- Self Control and Integrity
- Health and Safety Compliance
Certification
- ACI and NECEPT Grade 1 field technician.
- OSHA 10
- ATTSA Traffic Control Technician/Supervisor-Pa State Specific
- Arial lift and rough terrain forklift training.
- Rigging training.
- Silica competent person
- Leadership training
- Concrete batch plant technician
Timeline
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
JC Howard Concrete Supply
01.2023 - Current
Concrete Foreman
Gulisek Construction LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023
Concrete Technician
Gulisek Construction LLC
01.2016 - 12.2021
Shop Laborer
Gulisek Construction LLC
08.2012 - 12.2015
GED -
Blairsville Senior High School
- ACI and NECEPT Grade 1 field technician.
- OSHA 10
- ATTSA Traffic Control Technician/Supervisor-Pa State Specific
- Arial lift and rough terrain forklift training.
- Rigging training.
- Silica competent person
- Leadership training
- Concrete batch plant technician
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