Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Cody Zook

Columbus,KS

Summary

Knowledgeable leader with 12 years of experience managing projects and personnel. Leader who continuously strives to improve performance of self and others. Motivated individual that is always willing to help out where needed. Detail-oriented superintendent that enjoys the opportunity to run equipment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Superintendent

Cherokee County Road & Bridge
Columbus, KS
11.2020 - Current
  • Supervised personnel to carry out maintenance on roadways, bridges, properties, and buildings.
  • Established procedures for completing projects within specified budgets and timelines.
  • Established a heavy equipment roll out plan to better fit the department due to the current market.
  • Created department policies that were either non-existing or out of date.
  • Supervised all activities to maintain 1000 miles of gravel, 300 miles of asphalt roadways, and 260 bridges.
  • Managed a budget of $3.4 million with an average of just over $1 million per year brought back in revenue.
  • Oversaw department purchasing including, heavy road machinery, shop equipment/ parts, roadway material, and office supplies.
  • Managed a fleet of 12 road maintainers, 4 loaders, 3 backhoes, 2 excavators, 2 skid loaders, 8 dump trucks, 9 tractors, 19 pick-ups, 1 overhead tree cutter, etc.
  • Operate equipment as time allows.
  • Coordinated with engineers and contractors for multiple operations such as pavement, bridge and signing projects.

Area Crew Foreman

Kansas Department Of Transportation
Pittsburg, KS
05.2012 - 11.2020
  • Assigned tasks to individual workers based on their skillset while delegating authority appropriately.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Trained new employees on CDL testing and equipment operation.
  • Measured amount needed and ordered material for roadway repairs such as concrete, asphalt, and aggregate.
  • Managed all equipment and personnel needed to complete projects within a four county area.
  • Overseen maintenance and inspections for 75 pieces of machinery from small engines to heavy equipment.
  • Performed snow and ice clean-up as needed in multiple areas.
  • Operated asphalt paver, loader, road grader, dump truck, roller, tractor, backhoe, skid loader, excavator, and conveyor.

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Mid America Pipe Fab
Scammon, KS
08.2006 - 04.2012
  • Assured parts made matched blueprint by measuring to ensure tolerances were met according to the specified code.
  • Inspected all welds to meet the defined code.
  • Performed dye penetrant, mag particle, x-ray and ultrasonic testing on welds as required.
  • Performed shipping and receiving duties.
  • Operated overhead cranes, forklifts, tractors, and skid loaders to move product to different destinations.
  • Performed mig and arc welding duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Columbus Unified Highschool
Columbus, KS
05-2002

Some College (No Degree) - Machine Shop Technology

Coffeyville Community College
Columbus, KS

Skills

  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Resource Coordination
  • Fiscal Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Performance Improvements
  • Project Coordination
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Materials Transportation

Certification

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  • Previously certified through KDOT, 10 hr. OSHA, defensive driving, CPR, confined space, etc.
  • Bureau of Local Projects Right of Way Certification
  • Mass Casualty First Aid
  • UT, MP, and DP certified for weld inspection.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Superintendent

Cherokee County Road & Bridge
11.2020 - Current

Area Crew Foreman

Kansas Department Of Transportation
05.2012 - 11.2020

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Mid America Pipe Fab
08.2006 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Columbus Unified Highschool

Some College (No Degree) - Machine Shop Technology

Coffeyville Community College
Cody Zook