Summary
Work History
Education
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Desmond Garner

Nashville,TN

Summary

Accomplished Highway Maintenance Technician at Jorgenson, skilled in asphalt paving and effective communication. Enhanced road safety by installing traffic signs and barriers, while ensuring compliance with state regulations. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and teamwork, contributing to a 20% improvement in roadway maintenance efficiency. Adaptable and reliable, committed to continuous improvement and excellence in infrastructure upkeep.

Work History

Highway Maintenance Technician

Jorgenson
07.2025 - Current
  • Conducted routine inspections of highway infrastructure to identify maintenance needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations during maintenance activities.
  • Assisted in the installation and repair of traffic signs and barriers to enhance road safety.
  • Documented maintenance activities and reported findings to supervisors for strategic planning.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks, promoting consistency across projects.
  • Maintained compliance with state regulations by keeping accurate records of maintenance activities, materials used, and equipment inventory.
  • Supported winter road operations by plowing snow, applying anti-icing agents, and clearing blocked drains to prevent flooding.
  • Removed debris and snow and kept roadways and parking lots clear.
  • Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
  • Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
  • Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
  • Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
  • Completed attractive roadside landscaping through timely mowing, weed removal and new plantings to beautify local roadways.

Education

High School Diploma - Agriculture

Whites Creek Comprehensive High School
Whites Creek, TN
05.2019

Skills

  • Debris removal
  • GPS navigation
  • Traffic control
  • Basic carpentry
  • Drainage system maintenance
  • Snow removal
  • Asphalt paving
  • Sign installation
  • Construction equipment
  • Roadway maintenance
  • Roadway repair and maintenance
  • Hand or power tools
  • Safe traffic control
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Fence repair
  • First aid training
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Debris and litter control
  • Physical stamina
  • Continuous improvement
  • Written communication
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Emergency response
  • Guardrail repair

Timeline

Highway Maintenance Technician

Jorgenson
07.2025 - Current

High School Diploma - Agriculture

Whites Creek Comprehensive High School
Desmond Garner