Overview
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Joel Riggs

Chicago,IL

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Serviceman/Asphalt Laborer

Cook County Forest Preserve
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 12.2023

As an asphalt paving laborer responsible for preparing the job site, setting up equipment, and performing manual labor such as digging, raking, and sweeping.Also did concrete finisher is responsible for smoothing and finishing concrete surfaces, such as sidewalks, driveways, and patios. They use various tools, including trowels and screeds, to achieve the desired surface finish. As a equipment operator I was responsible for operating heavy machineries such as pavers, rollers, and rakers. Im skilled in operating this equipment and understand how to use it effectively to ensure the paving job is completed to a high standard.

Highway Maintenance Worker

Illinois Department Transportation
Chicago, IL
04.2015 - 03.2023

Under the general supervision of District Maintenance Supervisor performs routine maintenance checks and operates a variety of vehicles such as: snowplows, trucks, tractors, mowers, and spreaders; performs repairs of roadways, pavement, guardrails, sewers, bridges, shoulders, etc. and maintains, cleans, removes and disposes all debris and other obstructions. Performs snow and ice removal by operating a snowplow along with the utilization of a road deicer. Operates tractor mowers and other equipment to cut grass and weeds within County rights-of-way. Performs tree and brush removal by operating chain saws, chippers and various hand tools such as pruning shears and weed trimmers. Manually loads and unloads vehicles with a variety of materials, equipment, barricades, etc.; maintains and stores equipment. Performs other duties as required.

Seargeant

Army National Guard Illinois
chicago, il
03.2008 - 03.2016
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Door Man / Security officer

Lake Point Tower Condominium
Chicago, IL
06.2005 - 02.2008
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.

Education

Some College, PERCY L. JULIAN
06.1999

Skills

  • Mechanical Tools
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Safe Equipment Handling
  • Front End loader
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Highway Maintenance
  • Snow Blowers
  • Debris Removal
  • Traffic Control
  • Safety Procedures
  • Asphalt Roller
  • Skid-Steer Loader
  • Materials Movement
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Power Saws
  • Physical Fitness
  • Backhoes
  • Jackhammer
  • Snow and Ice Removal
  • Road Work Repairs
  • Shoulder Repairs
  • Computer Tracking
  • Truck Driving
  • Asphalt
  • Hotbox
  • Emergency Response

Certification

Commercial Driver license Class A

References

REFERENCES REFERENCES References available upon request

Timeline

Serviceman/Asphalt Laborer

Cook County Forest Preserve
06.2023 - 12.2023

Highway Maintenance Worker

Illinois Department Transportation
04.2015 - 03.2023

Seargeant

Army National Guard Illinois
03.2008 - 03.2016

Door Man / Security officer

Lake Point Tower Condominium
06.2005 - 02.2008

Some College, PERCY L. JULIAN
Joel Riggs