Daniel Sturgeon
Orem,UT
Summary
Dedicated Certified Flagger with expertise in managing traffic control and ensuring safe work zones. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating operations for substance abuse rehabilitation programs, effectively overseeing 400 individuals while fostering communication and teamwork. Committed to leveraging personal experiences and strong interpersonal skills to positively impact others, aiming to contribute to meaningful projects in construction or human services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Flagger
Labor Max
Salt Lake City, Utah
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Controlled traffic flow around Labor Max roadwork and utility crew zones.
- Signaled drivers and pedestrians using hand motions and stop-slow paddle.
- Set up cones, barricades, and warning signs along active work areas.
- Communicated with crew members using radio and clear hand signals.
- Monitored jobsite hazards and reported unsafe conditions to Labor Max supervisors.
- Followed traffic control plans and local roadway safety rules.
- Directed vehicle movement through lane closures and detour routes.
- Inspected safety gear and maintained flagging equipment throughout shifts.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and procedures.
- Alerted workers when it was safe for them to enter or leave a work zone area.
- Instructed pedestrians on how to move safely through the worksite.
- Communicated with workers to coordinate movement of vehicles through the worksite safely.
- Kept accurate records of time worked, tasks completed, materials used.
- Placed warning signs on roadsides prior to beginning work activities.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment used in the job.
- Notified supervisors immediately if any equipment needs repair or replacement.
- Provided verbal instructions to drivers regarding speed limits, lane changes, and other directions.
- Directed motorists around construction sites using hand signals or flags.
- Monitored vehicle and pedestrian traffic to ensure safety during construction projects.
- Coordinated with other flaggers to effectively manage multiple flagging stations, enhancing overall traffic control.
- Communicated with drivers, providing clear directions to detour routes.
- Utilized hand signals, verbal communication and brightly colored signs to direct traffic around construction sites.
- Promoted traffic flow on congested highways and interstates through construction zones.
- Wore protective and reflective gear to ensure personal safety on jobsite.
- Distributed traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
- Informed drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
- Warned drivers and pedestrians of hazards using signs, flags, lanterns and hand signals.
- Guided traffic at street and railroad crossings, school zones and construction sites.
- Learned locations and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
- Discussed traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
- Cultivated effective relationships with pedestrians by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Fireproof Sprayer and foreman
H&H fireproofing
Salt Lake City
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinated daily and weekly expectations with owner to ensure clarity on job site tasks and timelines.
- Set up job site and all necessary tools before the day began.
- Coordinated with other foremen for other trades on times and areas that needed to be covered and set up to be sprayed.
- Laid out laborers and prepared the mix to be sprayed they also set up hose sprayer and scaffolding which were directed and laid out the plans every day.
- Instructed laborers on connecting hoses, mixing fireproofing materials, setting up scaffolding, and hanging tarps while assigning specific tasks for daily and weekly operations.
Education
Millard Adult High
Fillmore, UTSkills
- Traffic control
- Work zone safety
- Flagging operations
- Lane closure setup
- Fireproofing Foreman
- Skills in most construction types of jobs
- Physically strong
- Punctual time management
- Dependable worker
- Quick learner
- Adaptable learner
- Organizational skills
- Team management
- Effective communicator
- Assertive with communication
- Skilled at diffusing confrontations and miscommunications amongst employees and coworkers
- Eager learner
Timeline
Certified Flagger
Labor Max
03.2022 - 01.2023
Fireproof Sprayer and foreman
H&H fireproofing
02.2020 - 08.2021
Millard Adult High