Hardworking highway maintainer well-versed in handling materials, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing site and worker safety with certificates. Focused on helping complete skilled work under deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Perry County Highway Department
Pinckneyville, IL
09.2005 - Current
Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
Joined, wrapped, sealed and bedded sections of underground pipe and pipe penetrations.
Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
Maintained good driving record and Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.