JASON RINKINEN
Baraga,MI
Summary
Dynamic leader in transportation maintenance, skilled in team training and resource allocation. Successfully managed maintenance operations for roadway infrastructure, prioritizing safety and budget adherence while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance project execution.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Maintenance Supervisor
Michigan Department of Transportation
L'Anse, Michigan
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised maintenance teams for roadway repairs and infrastructure upkeep.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials for maintenance operations.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on project planning and execution.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Prioritized highway maintenance and repairs across 5 counties.
- Oversee all winter highway maintenance across 2 counties.
- Keep and balance maintenance budgets.
- Keep inventory for maintenance supplies and materials.
- MDOT first responder.
Transportation Maintenance Lead Worker
Michigan Department of Transportation
L'Anse, Michigan
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Crew leader for winter highway maintenance operations
- Crew leader for bridge repair, maintenance, and preventive maintenance across 5 counties.
- Crew leader for:
- Ditching
- Asphalt repair
- Concrete repair
- Facility operations
- Catch Basin Cleanout and repair
- vegetation management
- Winter Maintenance Truck operations with tow plow, wing plow, underbody plow, and front plow
- Road grader
- Front end loader
- skid steer loader
- aerial lifts
- excavator/backhoe
- curb sweepers
- crane
Transportation Maintenance Worker
Michigan Department of Transportation
L'Anse, Michigan
12.2010 - 08.2020
- Operated heavy machinery for asphalt and concrete repairs.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment and tools to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to execute road repair projects efficiently.
- Documented maintenance activities and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Conducted summer and winter maintenance activities.
- Winter Operations School.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator.
- Check and Set grades course.
- Metal fabrication and design
- Operated various construction and road maintenance equipment.
- Bridge maintenance and repairs.
- Catch basin cleanout and repair.
- Equipment servicing.
- Hydraulic repairs
- Equipment repairs and fabrication.
- Completed MDOT's Work Element Program.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baraga High School
Baraga, MI05-2001
Skills
- Roadway repairs
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Safety protocol training
- Project planning
- Resource allocation
- Budget management
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Work assignment delegation
- Employee performance evaluation
- Employee performance assessment
- Problem solving
Certification
- Michigan Class A CDL with N endorsement
- Michigan Master HD Truck Mechanic License
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
Timeline
Transportation Maintenance Supervisor
Michigan Department of Transportation
09.2022 - Current
Transportation Maintenance Lead Worker
Michigan Department of Transportation
08.2020 - 08.2022
Transportation Maintenance Worker
Michigan Department of Transportation
12.2010 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Baraga High School