Kenneth Parrish
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Self-motivated Highway Maintenance Worker with experience in road cleaning and repairs. Well-rounded individual with great eye for safety procedures and communication skills. Proven history of best-in-class work ethic and adaptability.
Collaborative individual experienced providing emergency response and traffic control for busy stretches of roadway. Driven and dedicated Highway Maintenance Worker promoting skills in repair work, safe machinery oversight and grading.
Reliable Highway Maintenance Worker touting 14 years of expertise assisting with roadway projects and overseeing snow removal. A determined employee thrives in busy, pressurized situations. Offering a background in road sign installation, basic maintenance and heavy machinery usage.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Worker
Illinois Dept Of Transportation
12.2009 - Current
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
- 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.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Drove transport crews, snow removers and street sweepers based on current work demands.
- Eliminated unwanted vegetation and rodents along roadways with use of poisons.
- Promoted commitment to high standards of efficiency and safety, which improved analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Martam/Sivi Construction
06.2010 - 11.2012
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
- Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via handheld mobile devices.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Operated 621 Case End Loader and Fiatallis Caterpillar Track End Loader and Caterpillar 973 Track End Loader and Caterpillar 943 Track End Loader and 215 Caterpillar Backhoe, Case Bobcats, Bobcat Skidsteer Loaders, and Semi Dump trucks to complete safe and efficient work.
- Avoided hazards such as hanging or buried utility lines when operating equipment.
- Ripped out existing asphalt and concrete to prepare for site changes and new construction.
- Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
- Selected and fastened bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors using hitches.
- Performed Road Construction
- Grading / Paving
- Curb & Gutter Removal and Replacement
- Foundation Digging
- Sewer installation old main lines removed and replaced.
- Structure demolition and removal of buildings, bridges and roads...
Excavator Operator
Tanzillo
Wheeling, IL
05.1988 - 10.2009
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to Dispatcher.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Calculated slopes and grades, performed ground surveys and used pipe lasers for pipe laying.
- Performed thorough inspections and provided accurate written quotes for needed work.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
- Notified Supervisor to escalate issues needing further investigation or study.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Followed exact digging plans within capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation and personal behaviors.
- Followed standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Completed shoveling at job sites to finish appearances and achieve precise specifications.
- Followed markers, work instructions and hand signals to complete accurate work.
- Created ramps for smooth movement of heavy loads between site locations.
- Created inclines and ramps by moving and tamping down earth as well as gravel for top layers.
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Adjusted dig face angles for overburden depths and set correct lengths.
- Moved levers, pushed pedals or turned valves to control equipment.
- Maintained pit with regular cleanings and removal of obstacles such as mud and rock.
- Readied sites with manual work such as hand shovel and materials distribution.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Performed Road Construction
- Grading / Paving
- Curb & Gutter Removal and Replacement
- Foundation Digging
- Sewer installation old main lines removed and replaced.
- Structure demolition and removal of buildings, bridges and roads...
Lowboy Operator
Greco Contractors
06.1978 - 06.1998
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
- Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Reported driving hours and permits, data into shift logs for submission to Supervisor, maintaining high level of accuracy and detail.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Operated Tractor Trailer and 45ft Lowboy Talbot Trailer trucks to tow Machinery Construction Equipment.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Managed daily transportation of materials, Concrete Sewer Pre Fabricated Units using trucks with capacities of more than 60 tons.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise and documented customer concerns for Supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miles West
Skokie, IL06.1971
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety Procedures
- Traffic Control
- Safe Machinery Operation
- Asphalt Maintenance and Repair
- Skid-Steer Loader
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Emergency Response
- Lane Closures
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Snow and Ice Removal
Accomplishments
I'm a member of the Shriner's
I'm a Masonic Mason
I raised a beautiful family and my house is paid off.
Affiliations
- Freemason
Inlaying Wood, Build Motorcycles and cars
I use to make pool cues.
I use to inlay wood with mother of pearl and also ivory.
I have restored several antique motorcycles and cars.
I enjoy working on pre 1940 cars. My favorite one was 1938 Buick.
Timeline
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Martam/Sivi Construction
06.2010 - 11.2012
Highway Maintenance Worker
Illinois Dept Of Transportation
12.2009 - Current
Excavator Operator
Tanzillo
05.1988 - 10.2009
Lowboy Operator
Greco Contractors
06.1978 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Miles West
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