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Elijah Sellers

Fairfield,TX

Summary

Adept at leading teams and enhancing operational efficiency, I leveraged expertise in heavy equipment operation and fostered a safety-first culture at Texas Department of Transportation. My background includes a Commercial driver's license Class A, complemented by strong adaptability to diverse weather conditions, significantly contributing to project successes and maintaining stringent safety standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

General Transportation Technician II

Texas Department of Transportation
10.2023 - Current
  • Identify, repair and install signs, delineators, mail box supports and posts; use/move equipment/tools, materials and products related to these activities. At the height of our operations, we were installing approximately 30 new delineators per day and up to 5 mailboxes.
  • Assist in providing support to local law enforcement officials at accident sites; assists stranded motorists as required.
  • Assists with traffic control; places and gathers cones, warning signs and barricades; flags traffic.
  • Maintains highways and rights-of-way; performs roadway repairs; erects and repairs guard rails, highway markers and signs; hauls materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Drives to move/pick up litter and roadway debris.
  • Operates light equipment such as a front-end loader, pneumatic roller, rotary broom, spreader box, backhoe, street sweeper and mower.
  • Performs preventive maintenance inspections (PMI), routine servicing and minor repairs on equipment and completes various required reports including time-keeping, equipment forms, inventory, accident forms and PMI.
  • Helps the public and performs other work as directed during emergency situations such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, accidents and hazardous material spills.
  • Operate equipment requiring Class A CDL; dump trucks, tractor-trailer haul trucks

Lead Maintenance Technician

Sunridge Management Group
12.2022 - 10.2023

• Performed maintenance tasks personally and delegate to assistants. Oversee and occasionally inspect work performed by assistants.

• Instituted and managed a system for handling resident service requests. Completed work orders within 24 hours when possible.

• Conduct regularly scheduled safety meetings with entire staff; maintain and communicate HAZCOM standards. Maintained MSDS sheets current and readily accessible. Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics, and refrigerants.

• Monitor the condition of the physical property throughout the community and immediately correct hazardous conditions

• Maintained accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc.

• Schedule and perform minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis.

• Indoctrinates and assists in the development of all subordinate maintenance staff. Instills a "safety first" attitude not only with maintenance technicians but with all staff members.

Electrician Apprentice

Tyner Electric
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers. This included more than 100 receptacles per day in new construction homes.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
  • Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
  • Maintained compliance with local codes and regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
  • Coordinated with other tradespeople seamlessly during large-scale installations or renovations to ensure smooth project progressions.

Lead Solar Technician

McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Contributed to the company''s reputation for excellence by consistently adhering to deadlines and delivering high-quality solar installation services.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry standards and regulations during installations and repairs.
  • Conducted routine quality control checks by verifying proper installation methods were used consistently across all projects.
  • Played an integral role in training new team members on essential skills related to solar technician responsibilities.
  • Contributed to project completion within budget constraints through diligent monitoring of materials usage and labor costs.

Warehouse Associate

Buc-ee's
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Execute duties as assigned by Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Lead
  • Replenish shelf and floor inventories to full conditions daily
  • Maintaining clean supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Execute inventory product rotation
  • Receive product in accordance with Company delivery protocol
  • Update labels with price and UPC on backroom and store stock
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.

Petty Officer Third Class

United States Navy, USN
06.2016 - 06.2020
  • Maintained high levels of safety, enforcing strict adherence to protocols and procedures on-board the ship.
  • Improved operational efficiency with meticulous attention to detail in managing administrative tasks.
  • Strengthened team morale through fostering an inclusive environment that valued diverse perspectives and ideas.
  • Ensured mission readiness by conducting regular equipment maintenance and inventory checks.
  • Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems aboard ships, including tasks like running wiring, connecting electrical equipment, troubleshooting basic electrical problems, and performing routine inspections under the supervision of higher-ranked Electrician's Mates
  • Gained valuable technical expertise by troubleshooting and repairing complex equipment malfunctions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Skills

  • Commercial driver's license Class A with Tanker and Air Brakes endorsement
  • Defensive driving; trained under the Smith Driving System
  • Designated Snow Plow Operator for Freestone County, Texas
  • Power tool operation
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Adaptable to weather conditions
  • Traffic control
  • OSHA 30 Hour Class Completion

Timeline

General Transportation Technician II

Texas Department of Transportation
10.2023 - Current

Lead Maintenance Technician

Sunridge Management Group
12.2022 - 10.2023

Electrician Apprentice

Tyner Electric
07.2021 - 12.2022

Lead Solar Technician

McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
01.2021 - 07.2021

Warehouse Associate

Buc-ee's
06.2020 - 12.2020

Petty Officer Third Class

United States Navy, USN
06.2016 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education

Western Governors University
Elijah Sellers