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Cory Askew

Auburn,WY

Summary

Experienced Transportation Maintenance Technician specializing in preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and safety awareness. Proven ability to operate heavy equipment and train new technicians for optimal performance.

Overview

1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Maintenance Technician

Department of Transportation
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted routine inspections of transportation equipment to identify maintenance needs.
  • Operate Caterpillar motor graders 140 and 12M series for highways tasks
  • Operated power tools for forming state highways water drain boxes.
  • Maintained safety standards by adhering to established protocols during maintenance activities.
  • Trained new technicians on best practices for equipment handling and safety measures.
  • Documented maintenance procedures and completed work orders accurately for tracking
  • Operate 6000 series John Deere tractor with bush hog to mow and maintain vegetation on state rows.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
  • Operate Caterpillar 400 series backhoe for state highways tasks
  • Operate Caterpillar heavy duty front end loader for moving dirt , hauling dirt or gravel into dump truck bed.
  • Operate Aldot International single and tandem axle dump for roadway maintenance
  • Operate skid steer Bobcat and Takeuchi TL series for state highways maintenance and hauling debris ,rock, sand and dirt into dump truck bed.
  • Place proper state highway safety signs out for traffic control when needed.
  • Operate chainsaw for cutting trees down and limbs off state highways.
  • Operate wood chipper to remove trees and limbs off state rows and highways.
  • Operate state bucket truck to replace traffic signs and cut back low hanging limbs.
  • Repair damage cable rail post on interstate and cable rails linkage.
  • Operate Motor Maxxx to cut back bushes along guardrails and use for sweeping dirt / debris out of roadways

City of Opelika

Public Works
11.2005 - 07.2024

Operate grasshopper zero turn maintain vegetation city limits.

Operate bucket truck to cut trees and limbs off rows.

Operate John Deere tractor with bush-hog attached to cut vegetation on city rows.

Operate street sweeper to clean city roadways of dirt and debris.

Applied herbicide to maintain weed control downtown areas.

Assistance supervisor for grounds department.

Operate Massey Ferguson tractor with bushwhacking at tachment trim back bushes along city rows.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Lafayette Al

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Building maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Hand and power tools
  • Safety awareness
  • Mechanical repair
  • Parts replacement
  • Equipment installation
  • Power tools proficiency
  • Groundskeeping
  • Machine lubrication
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Air compressors
  • Equipment Operator

Certification

Traffic control certification

Skid steer certification

Chainsaw certification

Work Safety certification

Timeline

Transportation Maintenance Technician

Department of Transportation
10.2024 - Current

City of Opelika

Public Works
11.2005 - 07.2024

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School