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James Gibbs

Woodland,CA

Summary

To use acquired skills, methods and techniques to oversee and/or lead a crew in the maintenance ,repair and construction of roads, bridges and other public works facilities while performing skilled duties. Also to ensure work meets safety standard and departmental goals, while coordinating daily assignments, bringing high integrity and work ethic.


Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Works Maintenance Worker (Senior)

Solano County Public Works Operations
02.2024 - Current
  • Flood Control Channel Maintenance: washout repair, mowing, fence repair, gate installation, access road grading, Herbicide handling and application, culvert repair and installation.
  • Road Maintenance: Paving, gravel road repair and maintenance, Chip Seal project, Flagging, roadside markings, Culvert inspection, Bridge cleaning and maintenance,
  • Vegetation Management: Tree trimming and removal, weed eating, roadside mowing and right of way herbicide application.
  • Operation / Transport of Heavy Equipment: wood chipper, aerial trucks, skid steer, front loader, backhoe, grader, asphalt roller, oil pot, water cart, excavators, and tractors with various attachments.
  • Administration: CAMS, DARS, Record Keeping,Tagging and coding invoices, 811 Ticket Creation,Reporting, Handling Public inquiries
  • Ensuring Safety Protocols are followed

Public Works Maintenance Worker

Solano County Public Works Operations
08.2018 - 02.2024

Flood Control Channel Maintenance: 7 years of washout repair, mowing, fence repair, gate installation, access road grading, Herbicide handling and application, culvert repair and installation.

  • Road Maintenance: Paving, gravel road repair and maintenance, Chip Seal project, Flagging, roadside markings, Culvert inspection, Bridge cleaning and maintenance.
  • Vegetation Management: Tree trimming and removal, weed eating, roadside mowing and right of way herbicide application. Closing out over 60 service requests in 3 months
  • Operation / Transport of Heavy Equipment: wood chipper, aerial trucks, skid steer, front loader, backhoe, grader, asphalt roller, oil pot, water cart, excavators, and tractors with various attachments.
  • Operation/Maintenance/repair of Power Tools: Chainsaws, weed eaters, hedgers, jumping jacks, culvert saw, grease gun, leaf blower.

Co- Foreman/Tree Trimmer/Lead Groundman

Monarch Tree Service
12.2012 - 08.2018
  • Planting, removing and trimming of trees in a variety of sizes and species
  • Operating, repairing and transporting of heavy equipment: stump grinder, wood chipper, aerial truck, Claw trailer
  • Training of new and temporary employees
  • Client Communication
  • Ensuring Safety Protocols are followed

Assistant Manager

Pizza Guys
Dixon, CA
02.2004 - 08.2007
  • Lead team of 4-13 people in executing operational strategies, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced turnaround times.
  • Managed inventory systems to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize waste
  • Financial Management: Cash control, Food and Labor cost control, reporting
  • Inventory and Stock Management: Ordering Supplies, Inventory control, Stocking
  • Operational and Compliance: Paperwork, Maintenance of building ad equipment, Ensuring all local health codes , security policies and OSHA guidelines are followed
  • Trained and mentored staff on pizza preparation and operational procedures.

Education

GED -

Woodland Adult School
Woodland, CA
04-2006

Skills

  • Class A CDL holder, Forklift Certified, WOSH Certified Skilled Worker with nearly 7 combined years of leading various sizes of crews in the Food, Tree Trimming and Pulic Works Maintenance IndustriesExperience in driving all types of vehicles Experience in using a wide variety of heavy equipment such as Backhoe, Loaders, Forklifts, Excavator, Tractors, Aerial lifts, Woodchippers, Stump Grinders, Moto Graders Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills that better understand people and situations, as well as strengthen teamwork

Timeline

Public Works Maintenance Worker (Senior)

Solano County Public Works Operations
02.2024 - Current

Public Works Maintenance Worker

Solano County Public Works Operations
08.2018 - 02.2024

Co- Foreman/Tree Trimmer/Lead Groundman

Monarch Tree Service
12.2012 - 08.2018

Assistant Manager

Pizza Guys
02.2004 - 08.2007

GED -

Woodland Adult School