Jerry Yates
Fairview,NC
Summary
Results-driven management professional with several years of experience in operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Range Safety Officer
Biltmore Sporting Clays Club
Asheville, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted pre-range safety briefings for personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored live fire exercises, identified unsafe conditions, and provided corrective action to personnel.
- Enforced range rules and regulations, ensuring safe operation at all times.
- Provided guidance on the proper use of firearms and ammunition.
- Inspected weapons prior to use on the firing line to ensure they were in safe condition.
- Instructed personnel on proper handling of weapons while on the firing line.
- Responded promptly to any emergencies that occurred on the range facility.
- Ensured that all personnel adhered to established safe practices while operating within the confines of the range facility.
- Collaborated with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
- Enforced range rules and removed violators.
Operations Manager
City of Asheville Public Works, Streets Division
Asheville, NC
07.2010 - 01.2022
- Responsible for preparing, monitoring budgets for street maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, snow, bridge, and utility cuts.
- Monitoring spending of crews, approving, and justifying large purchases.
- Assist Street Manager and provide insight on daily operations to develop budget priorities.
- Review past budgets and determine needs for future year's budget.
- Determine equipment needs regarding replacements.
- Prepare estimates for CIP projects, such as street paving, sidewalk repairs, and bridge maintenance.
- Review documents and complaints to compile the yearly paving list.
- Writing and administering contracts pertaining to street maintenance and consulting work from engineers.
- Provide information and guidance to other divisions in an effort to assess what is needed to provide the best product.
- Sign off on payment to contractors at completion of projects.
- Assist contractors and utilities to ensure they abide by the City's Standards and Specifications, City Ordinances, Policies, and rights of way.
- Provide proactive leadership to employees of the Street Division.
- Complete and review employee performance evaluations.
- Communicate with utilities such as Dominion Energy, MSD, City of Asheville Water Maintenance, AT&T, and Duke Energy about joint effort projects.
- Inspect new streets and/or developments to be accepted by the City of Asheville to assume maintenance of the infrastructure. Make a recommendation to the Director to accept or reject.
Labor Crew Coordinator
City of Asheville Public Works, Street Division
Asheville, NC
02.2003 - 07.2010
- Coordinated paving projects, street maintenance, and bridge maintenance with in-house teams.
- Estimated materials needed and cost to perform various projects.
- Coordinated daily activities of assigned staff, including scheduling and performance management.
- Trained new employees on job duties, safety protocols, and company policies.
- Assigned tasks and monitored progress of crew members to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback to enhance their productivity.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner.
- Monitored safety standards to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
Foreman
MSD
Woodfin, NC
08.2001 - 02.2003
- Supervised maintenance and repair of sewer infrastructure.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
Labor Crew Supervisor II
City of Asheville Public Works, Street Division
Asheville, NC
06.1990 - 08.2001
- Performed street and sidewalk maintenance including road construction and paving.
- Operation of heavy equipment (paving machines, rollers, asphalt distributors, bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, etc.).
- Worked during adverse weather events, such as snow, flooding, and other storms.
- Repaired storm-damaged infrastructure.
Education
High School Diploma -
AC Reynolds High School
Asheville, NC05-1989
Skills
- Organizational Management
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Pavement Condition Surveys
- Incidents management
- Health and safety compliance
- Maintenance Planning
- Contract Management
- Document Control
- Performance monitoring
- Budget Development and Management
- Business and Operations Management
- Project Management
- MS Office
- Customer Service
- Performance Management
- High-pressure environments
- Decision-Making
- Environmental awareness
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Multitasking
- Communication Skills
- Data gathering and documentation
- Analytical Reasoning
- Debris Removal
- Traffic Control
- Snow Removal
- Asphalt Paving
- Road Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- OSHA Compliance
Certification
- Radiological Safety and Gauge Use (density gauge)
- The United States Department of Labor (Apprenticeship Supervisory Street Maintenance)
- North Carolina Advanced Road Scholar
- Tort Liability
- ADA Compliance
- Soils Fundamentals
- Writing Skills for Transportation Officials
- Flagger Instructor
- Maintenance and Repair of Utility Cuts
- Permit Required Confined Space
- North Carolina Forest Service Chainsaw Safety
- The University of Tennessee Lines, Grades, Slopes, and Elevation Layouts
- Disaster Debris Management
- North Carolina Water Pollution Control
- Advanced Work Zone Safety
- North Carolina State Trenching and Shoring
- Construction Math
- Hazardous Materials Training
- Powerline Recognition
- Erosion Control
- Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility
- Effective Supervision
- Incident Command
- Basic Surveying
- Asphalt Pavement Maintenance
- Numerous Firefighting Certifications
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Manager (2010)
- Employee of the Month (numerous times)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Range Safety Officer
Biltmore Sporting Clays Club
01.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
City of Asheville Public Works, Streets Division
07.2010 - 01.2022
Labor Crew Coordinator
City of Asheville Public Works, Street Division
02.2003 - 07.2010
Foreman
MSD
08.2001 - 02.2003
Labor Crew Supervisor II
City of Asheville Public Works, Street Division
06.1990 - 08.2001
- Radiological Safety and Gauge Use (density gauge)
- The United States Department of Labor (Apprenticeship Supervisory Street Maintenance)
- North Carolina Advanced Road Scholar
- Tort Liability
- ADA Compliance
- Soils Fundamentals
- Writing Skills for Transportation Officials
- Flagger Instructor
- Maintenance and Repair of Utility Cuts
- Permit Required Confined Space
- North Carolina Forest Service Chainsaw Safety
- The University of Tennessee Lines, Grades, Slopes, and Elevation Layouts
- Disaster Debris Management
- North Carolina Water Pollution Control
- Advanced Work Zone Safety
- North Carolina State Trenching and Shoring
- Construction Math
- Hazardous Materials Training
- Powerline Recognition
- Erosion Control
- Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility
- Effective Supervision
- Incident Command
- Basic Surveying
- Asphalt Pavement Maintenance
- Numerous Firefighting Certifications
High School Diploma -
AC Reynolds High School
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