Colin Terra
Broad Brook,CT
Summary
Dedicated highwayman with experience in equipment operation, road construction, and vehicle maintenance. Proven ability to enhance town infrastructure while prioritizing safety, further education, and collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Highwayman
Town of Suffield Public Works Department
Suffield, Connecticut
04.2023 - Current
- Maintain town roads through construction and repair work
- Plow and sand roads in inclement weather
- Use variety of machinery for construction and repair projects
- Maintain vehicle conditions
- Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Improve drainage in municipal areas
- Read and execute project prints
Truck Driver/ Laborer
Quality Paving Co.
South Windsor, Connecticut
03.2023 - Current
- Operate heavy trucks (tri-axles, roll-offs) for transporting materials on construction sites.
- Load and unload materials according to project requirements.
- Collaborate with site supervisors to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Maintain equipment by performing routine inspections and basic repairs.
- Remove, finish grade, and replace private and commercial blacktop surfaces
Laborer/ Machine Operator
Hinckley Construction
Enfield, CT
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Excavation
- Operated equipment for road work and construction
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of projects
- Maintained equipment for continued use
- Read and executed project prints
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT05-2021
High School Diploma -
East Catholic High School
05-2017
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Road construction
- Vehicle maintenance
- Heavy equipment inspection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
CDL Class B
Timeline
Highwayman
Town of Suffield Public Works Department
04.2023 - Current
Truck Driver/ Laborer
Quality Paving Co.
03.2023 - Current
Laborer/ Machine Operator
Hinckley Construction
07.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
University of New Haven
High School Diploma -
East Catholic High School