JAMES GOODE
Roselle,NJ
Summary
Energetic, organized, and meticulous professional with extensive experience in supervisory roles within the Department of Public Works. Skilled in effective communication, technical operations, and team management. Possesses a strong background in tree maintenance, roads maintenance, and ground maintenance, with expertise in equipment operation and safety procedures. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and manage teams to accomplish tasks efficiently. Skilled in technical operations, equipment maintenance, and problem resolution.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tree Maintenance Supervisor
Township of Union Department of Public Works
Union, NJ
10.2020 - Current
- Certified commercial pesticide applicator in the state of New Jersey
- Supervise DPW crews in tree and shrub maintenance, utilizing various cutting tools and heavy machinery
- Perform tree care, including pruning, topping, and removal of damaged limbs
- Apply chemicals, fertilizers, and herbicides to control pests and promote growth
- Assist emergency services in tree-related situations.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
Roads Maintenance Supervisor
Township of Union Department of Public Works
Union, NJ
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Oversaw employees engaging in the maintenance and or repair of township roads.
- Managed snowplow operations
- Prepared road condition reports and addressed complaints and concerns from residents.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Checked all completed work to make sure the proper protocol was followed.
- Responded to concerns regarding repair issues.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Township of Union Department of Public Works
Union, NJ
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Obtained a CDL class B drivers license
- Operated wide-area mowers, weed whackers, and other equipment.
- Supervised grounds maintenance division, maintaining parks and township properties
- Sprayed pesticides and herbicides to control the presence of weeds and insects.
- Cleaned and maintained park restrooms before picnic rentals and township events.
- Watered, planted and maintained flowers, grass, newly planted trees and shrubs.
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Township of Union Department of Public Works
Union, NJ
10.2008 - 03.2016
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Natural Gas Leak Surveyor
Southern Cross Corp
Union, NJ
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Performed leak surveys to identify and locate natural gas leaks.
- Assisted with emergency repairs when necessary after identifying a leak or break in a pipeline system.
- Utilized advanced equipment such as ground penetrating radar devices for locating leaks.
- Reported findings from leak surveys to clients in a timely manner.
- Documented all pertinent information gathered during leak surveys including photographs and notes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and standards related to leak surveying.
- Ensured that all tools and equipment used during leak surveys were properly calibrated before use.
Installer
BH Security
Union, NJ
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Installed public announcement systems
- Installed security systems that included video surveillance, access control, fire alarms and intrusion alarms.
- Ensured that all work was performed in accordance with local codes and safety regulations.
- Created detailed reports of test results and submitted them to the appropriate personnel.
- Repaired damaged wires using crimping tools, soldering irons and other specialized tools.
Communication Installer
Forte Communication
Bergenfield, NJ
01.2005 - 01.2005
- Took dial tones from D-marks and extended them through out various buildings.
- Grounded equipment by use of a bus bar.
- Bonded equipment by joining metallic parts to form a conductive path to deter an unwanted current.
- Measured, cut, spliced and installed wires and cables.
- Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding telephone service or technical issues.
- Designed wiring plans for new buildings and built renovations for data and voice communications.
Communication Installer/Field Technician
Alliance DataCorp
Parsippany, NJ
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Performed cable certifications after after installations by running signals through the cable with a omni scanner or Fluke tester
- Landed Cat 5 cables onto patch panels
- Mounted cable trays and ladder rack systems.
- Acted as a foreman by supervising a 5 man crew.
- Worked closely with team members to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Assisted in training new technicians on installation techniques and troubleshooting methods.
- Researched new technology related to telecommunications products and services.
- Measured, cut, spliced and installed wires and cables.
- Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
Education
Public Works Purchasing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ06-2023
Local Government in New Jersey
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05-2023
Municipal Budget Process
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05-2023
Municipal Planning And Urban Development
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ04-2023
Management Accountability
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ04-2023
Operations Resource Management
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ03-2023
Public Relations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ12-2022
. - Managing And Developing Human Resources
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ11-2022
. - Managment Tasks, Responsibilities, And Practices
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ10-2022
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Skills
- Supervisory Experience
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Technical Training
- Driving Commercial Vehicles
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Abilities
- Employee Performance Evaluation
- Employee Scheduling
- Team Supervision
- Grounds Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Emergency Response
- Deadline Management
Certification
- Confined Space Entry (8/20)
- Employment Practices Liability and Ethics (2/20)
- So now you are the supervisor (2/20)
- Fire extinguisher/safety (8/20)
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator (7/18)
- BH Security Training: Dedicated Micros
- Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Local Union #164
- BiSCi Cabling Installation Program
Additional Information
Knowledge of various camera systems and connectors.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tree Maintenance Supervisor
Township of Union Department of Public Works
10.2020 - Current
Roads Maintenance Supervisor
Township of Union Department of Public Works
02.2018 - 10.2020
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Township of Union Department of Public Works
03.2016 - 02.2018
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Township of Union Department of Public Works
10.2008 - 03.2016
Natural Gas Leak Surveyor
Southern Cross Corp
01.2007 - 01.2009
Installer
BH Security
01.2006 - 01.2007
Communication Installer
Forte Communication
01.2005 - 01.2005
Communication Installer/Field Technician
Alliance DataCorp
01.1999 - 01.2005
Public Works Purchasing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Local Government in New Jersey
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Municipal Budget Process
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Municipal Planning And Urban Development
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Management Accountability
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Operations Resource Management
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Public Relations
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
. - Managing And Developing Human Resources
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
. - Managment Tasks, Responsibilities, And Practices
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
High School Diploma -
Union High School
- Confined Space Entry (8/20)
- Employment Practices Liability and Ethics (2/20)
- So now you are the supervisor (2/20)
- Fire extinguisher/safety (8/20)
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator (7/18)
- BH Security Training: Dedicated Micros
- Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Local Union #164
- BiSCi Cabling Installation Program
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