Josh Schoolcraft
Ripley,Wv
Summary
Skilled in public works maintenance with relevance in managing, repairing, and improving municipal facilities. Experience includes efficient inspection of roads, bridges, and other infrastructures to ensure safety standards are met. Demonstrated skills in operating heavy machinery, troubleshooting structural problems and leading team projects for urban development. Previous impact includes enhanced cityscape aesthetics, improved infrastructure stability and increased community satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Works Maintenance Worker
Town Of Holly Ridge
Hollyr, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles, equipment, and structures in the public works department.
- Inspected streets, sidewalks, sewers, drainage systems, and other infrastructure for potential problems or hazards.
- Cleaned debris from streets and sidewalks using hand tools such as shovels, rakes and brooms.
- Repaired potholes in roads using asphalt patching materials.
- Operated heavy machinery such as tractors, backhoes, dump trucks and snow plows to complete various tasks.
- Assisted with street lighting installation projects by digging trenches for underground wiring.
- Responded to emergency calls related to flooding or blocked drains due to debris buildup.
- Installed signs along roadways warning drivers of potential hazards or upcoming speed limit changes.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Supervisor
Lowes Home Improvment
Hampstead, North Carolina
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School
Ripley, WV05-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Construction
Ronan Jackson Technical Center
Spencer, WV Skills
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Employee Motivation
- Training and mentoring
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Emergency Repairs
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Time Management
- Basic Mathematics
- Road Construction
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Maintenance duties
Timeline
Public Works Maintenance Worker
Town Of Holly Ridge
08.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Lowes Home Improvment
03.2020 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Ripley High School
Some College (No Degree) - Construction
Ronan Jackson Technical Center