Eric Ruppert
Hershey,PA
Summary
Experienced highway maintenance professional specializing in routine and emergency repairs, including pavement preservation and signage maintenance. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and operates heavy machinery with safety and efficiency. Maintains safe travel conditions by efficiently addressing roadway hazards and collaborating with teams to minimize traffic disruptions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Transportation Operator B
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Harrisburg, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored traffic conditions and reported hazards to maintain safe travel environments.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle usage, fuel consumption, and maintenance records to ensure compliance and operational transparency.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding daily operational needs and challenges to facilitate timely decision-making and resource allocation.
- Implemented best practices for vehicle cleanliness and overall maintenance standards.
- Operated heavy machinery for road grading and surface preparation.
- Loaded, unloaded, and transported materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand, and concrete to job sites.
- Assisted in laying asphalt and concrete for road construction projects.
- Maintained equipment and reported maintenance needs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored traffic flow around active construction sites to ensure safety measures were implemented and hazards were minimized.
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Operated jackhammers and other heavy equipment to break up existing pavement.
- Repaired potholes in existing roads by filling them with fresh asphalt material.
- Installed drainage systems including culverts, catch basins, storm sewers.
- Operated pneumatic tampers to repair joints and patch broken pavement with asphalt.
- Assisted with the installation of sub-grade material and construction of roadways.
School Bus Driver
Rohrer Bus
Dunbar, PA
09.2016 - 05.2024
- Safely transported students to and from school and events.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for safety compliance.
- Followed established routes while adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Communicated route changes and delays to dispatch to ensure timely updates and safety.
- Assisted students with boarding and disembarking safely at designated stops.
- Monitored student behavior to promote safety and respect onboard.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, maintaining calm among passengers to ensure safety.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
Education
Associates - Electrician
Keystone Tech
Harrisburg , Pa 08.2013 - 03.2015
Central Dauphin High School
Harrisburg , PASkills
- Vehicle operation
- Heavy machinery operation
- Safety compliance
- Road safety
- Time management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Transportation Operator B
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
10.2023 - Current
School Bus Driver
Rohrer Bus
09.2016 - 05.2024
Associates - Electrician
Keystone Tech
08.2013 - 03.2015
Central Dauphin High School