John Whitten
Runnells,IA
Summary
Experienced Highway Maintenance Technician with expertise in routine and emergency repairs, pavement preservation, and signage maintenance. Operated heavy machinery safely while addressing roadway hazards to ensure safe travel conditions and minimize traffic disruptions during repair projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Technician Associate
Iowa DOT
DesMoines, Washington
07.2025 - Current
- Installed traffic control devices for Iowa DOT roadwork and lane closures.
- Repaired pavement surfaces using patching tools and hot mix materials.
- Operated Iowa DOT maintenance equipment on state highway shoulders and rights-of-way.
- Cleared snow and debris from Iowa DOT roads, ramps, and culverts.
- Inspected signs, guardrails, and markings for Iowa DOT safety standards.
- Mowed ditches and trimmed vegetation along Iowa DOT highway corridors.
HVAC Technician
Metro Heating and Cooling
Des Moines, Iowa
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Diagnosed HVAC malfunctions using gauges, meters, and diagnostic tools
- Installed heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for Metro Heating and Cooling customers
- Communicated service needs and repair details with Metro Heating and Cooling clients
- Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
- Managed inventory of HVAC parts and supplies, ensuring availability of necessary components for repairs and installations.
Education
Southeast Polk
Pleasant Hill , IowaSkills
- Traffic control installation
- Highway equipment operation
- Snow removal management
- Concrete repair
- Sign installation
- Work zone safety
- Problem solving
Timeline
Highway Technician Associate
Iowa DOT
07.2025 - Current
HVAC Technician
Metro Heating and Cooling
01.2023 - 07.2025
Southeast Polk