James Bunnell
Palmertown
Summary
Experienced in road maintenance and public works operations, demonstrating proficiency in equipment operation and safety inspections. Coordinated with team members to ensure timely completion of projects while adhering to safety protocols. Responded effectively to emergency situations, performing necessary repairs to maintain roadway safety and functionality. Trained new employees in equipment use and safety procedures, contributing to a knowledgeable workforce.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintainer 5
Town of Montville
Montville
03.2008 - Current
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Followed all safety protocols while working on the job site.
- Displayed a professional attitude towards customers who stopped at work sites for inquiries about ongoing projects.
- Installed guardrails along highways for public safety purposes.
- Repaired potholes by filling them with asphalt or other material.
- Operated a variety of tools and equipment related to road maintenance such as jackhammers, power saws, graders, compactors, concrete mixers, mowers, tractors and snowplows.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations where immediate repair was necessary due to hazardous conditions.
- Sealed cracks on road surfaces using appropriate sealant materials.
- Performed manual labor tasks including shoveling dirt and debris from roadsides.
- Adhered to local laws governing the use of heavy machinery when operating it near residential areas.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completion of assignments.
- Applied salt or sand to icy patches on roads during winter months.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect potential hazards or damage to the roadway.
- Assisted with snow removal operations during winter months.
- Loaded trucks with building materials such as gravel or asphalt needed for repairs or new construction projects.
- Assembled temporary traffic control signs at construction sites according to state regulations.
- Inspected and repaired roads, bridges, and culverts in accordance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with co-workers to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Cleaned ditches by removing sediment and debris from drainage systems.
- Removed vegetation growing along the roadside using hand tools or powered equipment.
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Repaired roadway signs, fences and other structures.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Flagged motorists to provide warning of obstacles and repair work.
- Calculated appropriate quantities of materials needed for each job based on measurements taken at site.
- Applied sealants over cracks in order to prevent further damage due to weather conditions.
- Assisted in setting up traffic control devices at construction sites.
- Coordinated with other workers on job-sites regarding expected timelines and completion dates.
- Performed emergency repairs during inclement weather or after accidents occur.
- Ensured that all safety standards were adhered to while working onsite.
- Directed traffic around construction sites during peak hours.
- Conducted minor maintenance tasks such as changing oil filters, replacing hoses.
- Repaired potholes and cracks on the pavement using hand tools and a patching machine.
- Measured distances between points to determine grade elevations and calculate slopes of road surfaces.
- Inspected roads regularly for any signs of damage or deterioration.
- Removed trees, shrubs, logs and other obstacles that may impede travel along the roadway.
- Dug trenches for drainage systems along the sides of roads or bridges.
- Cleaned debris from roadsides and shoulders to ensure safety of motorists.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as jackhammers to break up concrete surfaces prior to resurfacing them with asphalt or concrete mixers.
- Installed signs warning drivers of potential hazards ahead or speed limits in certain areas.
- Measured locations for installation of markers, utilizing tape, string or chalk.
- Repaired potholes and patched pavement surfaces as needed during road construction projects.
- Coordinated traffic control efforts by setting up signs, cones, barricades and other devices.
- Utilized jackhammers to break up concrete or asphalt when necessary for road repairs or improvements.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while working on road construction projects.
- Installed guardrails along highways as part of road construction projects.
- Built up embankments using soil or stone to create a stable base for new roads.
- Loaded trucks with supplies such as rocks, sand and cement for use in road construction projects.
- Measured distances accurately using surveying tools such as levels, transits and theodolites.
- Cleared vegetation from the area around roads prior to beginning any construction work.
- Laid out a variety of materials including gravel, sand and asphalt for use in road construction.
- Assisted with the installation of storm sewers, culverts and other drainage structures.
- Performed routine maintenance on large machinery used in road construction projects.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding project updates and timelines.
- Conducted regular inspections of roads to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Compacted soil layers using vibratory compaction machines during the course of a project.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls related to damaged roads or other highway issues.
- Cleaned up debris after completion of each project utilizing brooms and blowers.
- Mixed cement according to specifications using hoes or mechanical mixers.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before release into service.
- Used shovels and rakes to spread dirt or gravel over surfaces for grading purposes.
- Installed drainage systems including culverts, catch basins, storm sewers.
- Loaded, unloaded, and transported materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand, and concrete to job sites.
- Laid asphalt using a variety of tools such as tamper plates or hand tampers.
- Poured concrete for curbs and sidewalks by following blueprints or sketches provided by supervisors.
- Aligned forms for pouring concrete slabs according to instructions from foremen.
- Performed minor repairs on damaged pavements using cold patching techniques.
- Repaired potholes in existing roads by filling them with fresh asphalt material.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles used in road construction projects.
- Monitored traffic flow around active construction sites ensuring safety measures were taken at all times.
- Removed debris from roadsides prior to paving operations utilizing wheelbarrows and shovels.
- Assisted in the placement of traffic signs along newly constructed roads.
- Operated jackhammers and other heavy equipment to break up existing pavement.
- Utilized compaction machines to compact soil for road building activities.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations when operating heavy machinery or working near hazardous materials.
- Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
- Prepared site areas for day's asphalt load.
- Moved, arranged, and retrieved various supplies and tools to support job needs.
- Completed accurate measurements and calculations to for project requirements.
- Worked with team to safely direct traffic around work site.
Grocery Clerk
Stop and Shop Supermarket
Montville
11.2006 - 03.2008
- Monitored expiration dates on food products to ensure quality control measures were met.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while operating equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while handling merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, mopping up spills and organizing shelves.
- Utilized knowledge of store layout to direct customers towards desired items quickly.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, counting money in register drawers and restocking items.
- Conducted regular inventories to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damages or discrepancies between order forms and actual delivered goods.
- Stocked shelves, rotated merchandise and ensured product freshness.
- Provided assistance with loading groceries into customer vehicles upon request.
- Set up displays for seasonal promotions or events in accordance with company guidelines.
- Greeted customers as they entered the store, provided friendly customer service and responded to inquiries.
- Organized backroom storage areas according to company standards.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company guidelines.
- Assisted customers with locating items in the store, answered questions about products and prices.
- Checked expiration dates on products regularly to ensure freshness.
- Organized backroom storage areas according to company standards for safety and efficiency.
- Maintained and organized store displays to enhance product visibility and expedite product location activities.
- Cleaned shelves and restocked with new inventory when products stock ran low.
- Received and unloaded new products upon delivery, checking for damage and order accuracy.
- Contributed to front-end team success, assisting manager and co-workers with diverse daily tasks.
- Examined grocery products to immediately remove from stock expired or spoiled items, adhering to "first in, first out" rule.
- Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
- Answered questions and inquiries per shift regarding products, prices, and availability.
- Unloaded delivery trucks and organized stock room to optimize space and efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of aisles, shelves, and storage areas.
- Pulled items from stock using lift equipment and added to shelves or bins.
- Conducted regular cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Assisted in setting up promotional displays and end-caps to highlight featured products.
- Utilized knowledge of store layout to efficiently restock products and assist customers.
- Followed safety procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Stocked and rotated grocery products on shelves, ensuring freshness and accessibility.
- Conducted inventory checks to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
- Escorted customers to appropriate aisles or shelves to assist with purchasing decisions.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures regarding loss prevention and security.
- Updated pricing information and placed sale tags on designated items.
- Assisted customers with locating items and providing recommendations based on preferences.
- Monitored expiration dates and removed outdated products from shelves.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved issues to ensure satisfaction.
- Created and built product displays to engage customers through visual merchandising.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Ensured that all products were properly labeled according to company standards.
- Inspected product quality and quantity before restocking shelves with new items.
- Built promotional displays for featured products in accordance with corporate marketing plans.
- Reported any damaged goods or out-of-date items immediately to management personnel.
- Restocked shelves after each customer purchase for optimal display presentation.
- Checked expiration dates on perishable items to guarantee freshness.
- Stocked shelves with products based on customer demand and sales trends.
- Adhered to safety protocols while unloading shipments from delivery trucks.
- Verified stock levels of existing products on store shelves to ensure adequate inventory levels.
- Responded quickly to any customer inquiries or complaints regarding stocked items.
- Rotated and faced product displays for optimal visual appeal.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure maximum efficiency in stocking shelves.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items within the store.
- Organized backroom storage areas in order to maximize space utilization.
- Received, unpacked, and stored incoming merchandise according to company guidelines.
- Moved heavy merchandise around the store using pallet jacks or other necessary equipment.
- Cleaned up spills promptly using proper safety procedures and equipment provided by the store.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles to maintain inventory.
- Assisted customers with product, promotion, and policy information.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Coordinated with management to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Updated products with new pricing or temporary promotion signs to increase sales.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
- Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
- Resolved or assisted in handling routine customer concerns within established guidelines.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
Laborer
Jean Mirror and Glass
Montville
06.2006 - 11.2006
- Repaired broken windowpanes and replaced damaged insulated units.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on tools used in the installation process.
- Drilled holes into walls for securing window frames.
- Lifted heavy objects such as panes of glass without assistance.
- Removed old windows from buildings prior to installation of new ones.
- Checked all measurements twice before cutting pieces of glass.
- Installed, secured, and sealed glass in window frames with caulking or glazing compound.
- Inspected existing windows for damage before replacing them with new ones.
- Cleaned up debris at job sites after completing installations.
- Assembled and installed commercial storefronts for businesses.
- Assisted in the loading, unloading, and transportation of glass materials to job sites.
- Attached metal or wood sashes to window frames using screws or nails.
- Followed manufacturer's instructions when installing prefabricated windows.
- Measured and cut glass to specified dimensions using a cutting tool.
- Utilized safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, helmets while working around hazardous materials.
- Checked for wetness or contamination in damaged areas and dried out moisture prior to making repairs.
- Installed rubber channeling strips around edges of glass or frames to weatherproof windows and prevent rattling.
- Unloaded and loaded glass onto delivery trucks using a forklift or other lifting device.
- Used hand tools such as hammers and screwdrivers to secure fixtures around windows and doors.
- Followed established safety procedures when handling glass materials.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas to ensure safety regulations were met.
- Assisted with the installation of windows, doors, mirrors, shower enclosures, skylights. in commercial settings.
- Installed window frames into walls according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Drilled holes in glass panels for mounting hardware or decorative elements as needed.
- Lifted heavy objects such as large pieces of glass into place for installation.
- Performed regular maintenance on tools and machinery to ensure proper operation.
- Operated cutting machines, drill presses, polishers, grinders, saws, and other equipment used in the fabrication process.
- Installed or repaired range of glass products and accessories.
- Organized and cleaned work areas for safety and professional appearance.
- Set glass doors into frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
- Prepared glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines and smoothed cut edges through polishing and grinding.
- Managed relationships with vendors, clients and coworkers to cultivate positive work environment while driving sales, quality and top-level service.
- Performed installation of skylights, mirrors and other glass areas.
- Cut, fit, installed, repaired, or replaced glass in commercial and residential buildings.
- Committed to creating and maintaining safe workplace through organization and proactive identification of hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montville High School
Montville, CT06-2006
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Road maintenance
- Traffic control
- Safety inspections
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Material handling
- Project coordination
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- [Equipment] operation
- Communication
- Analytical and critical thinking
- First Aid/CPR
- Project planning
- Multitasking Abilities
- PPE compliance
- Relationship building
- PPE use
- Customer relations
- Heavy machinery operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Material estimation
- Regulatory compliance
- Cost estimation accuracy
- Site inspection
- Heavy equipment operation
- Traffic management expertise
- Stormwater management practices
- Pedestrian safety measures
- Concrete repair methods
- Road construction experience
- Team leadership
- Public relations savvy
- Safety compliance
- Work zone safety awareness
- Traffic calming strategies
- Drainage system management
- Strong communication skills
- Roadway maintenance techniques
- Fleet management
- Workplace safety
- Inventory management
- Organizational skills
- Operational efficiency
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Road repair
- Traffic management
- Training assistance
- Front end loader operation
- Earthmoving operations
- Sidewalk construction
- Slope stabilization
- Street sweeper operation
- Excavation techniques
- Jackhammer operation
- Excavator operation
- Form setting
- Erosion control
- Vibratory plate compactor operation
- Wheel loader operation
- Water truck operation
- Skid steer operation
- Retaining walls
- Drainage systems
- Fence installation
- Roller operation
- Sign installation
- Bobcat operation
- Pavement marking
- Backhoe operation
- Curb installation
- Trench safety
- Soil compaction
- Demolition work
- Dump truck operation
- Power broom operation
- Guardrail installation
- Concrete finishing
- Fence repair
- Work zone safety
- Landscaping maintenance
- Drainage maintenance
- First aid training
- Roadway inspection
- Snow removal
- Hand tool proficiency
- Excavation work
- Vegetation management
- Traffic sign installation
- Road marking
- Concrete mixing
- Tree trimming
- Safety protocols
- Hazard identification
- Quality inspection
- Debris management
- Electrical hazard awareness
- Pole saw operation
- Tree identification
- Wood chipping
- Landscaping plans
- Project management
- Hand pruning tools
- Aerial lift proficiency
- Storm damage cleanup
- Landscape maintenance
- Debris collection
- Tree trimming and cutting branches
- Stump grinding
- Safe chemical handling
- Landscaping
- Grounds maintenance
- Team communication
- Landscape equipment operation
- Job site safety
- Hazardous tree assessment
- Site cleaning and organization
- Trimming experience
- Branch removal
- Chainsaw operation
- Landscape equipment knowledge
- Traffic control management
- Debris removal
- Tool maintenance
- Aerial lift operation
- Safe work practices
- Hazard assessment
- Brush chipping
- Tree pruning and removal
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Landscaping techniques
Resolution - Number
2024-100
Adopted By
Town Council, 12/17/24
Timeline
Maintainer 5
Town of Montville
03.2008 - Current
Grocery Clerk
Stop and Shop Supermarket
11.2006 - 03.2008
Laborer
Jean Mirror and Glass
06.2006 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
Montville High School