John Richardson
Averill Park,NY
Summary
Experienced highway maintenance worker with strong skills in pavement repair, traffic control setup, and ice and snow removal. Trusted to support DOT compliance, work zone safety, and roadside cleanup on New York State roadways.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Worker
NYS Department of Transportation
Rensselaer, New York
02.2008 - Current
- Repaired potholes, cracks, and pavement damage using hand and power tools to enhance roadway safety.
- Cleared snow, ice, debris, and roadway hazards from state roads and shoulders.
- Repaired guardrails, culverts, drainage ditches, and roadside structures.
- Removed debris from roadsides to keep travel safe for motorists.
- Placed traffic control signs, cones, and barricades around maintenance work zones.
- Established temporary warning signs around construction zones to inform drivers of potential hazards.
- Repaired traffic signs damaged by weather or accidents.
- Supported highway maintenance for New York State roadways, traffic safety, and smooth traffic flow.
- Ensured trucks were equipped with materials for efficient maintenance work. with supplies needed for daily maintenance work.
- Followed safety procedures and assisted road crew tasks during DOT operations.
- Operated heavy machinery with care and caution according to employer safety guidelines.
Roll Off Driver
Dans Hauling
Troy, New York
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Operated roll-off truck for waste hauling routes and dumpster deliveries.
- Picked up and dropped off roll-off containers at customer locations, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Secured loads for safe transport by following proper loading procedures. and verified container placement for safe transport.
- Followed DOT rules, traffic laws, and site safety procedures.
- Completed route logs, inspection forms, and hauling paperwork accurately to ensure compliance and facilitate efficient operations.
- Maintained communication with dispatch to provide updates on delivery status and keep customers informed on pickup and delivery schedules, enhancing service reliability.
- Maintained compliance with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Secured loads according to state law requirements before transport.
- Stayed in contact with supervisors about schedule changes and job assignments.
Education
GED -
Averill Park Central Schools
Averill Park, NY03-1997
Skills
- Pavement repair
- Roadway inspection
- Drainage maintenance
- Guardrail installation
- Guardrail repair
- Traffic control setup
- Sign installation
- Ice and snow removal
- Street sweeping
- Roadside cleanup
- Heavy equipment operation
- Work zone setup
- DOT compliance
- Physical labor
- Vegetation management
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Worker
NYS Department of Transportation
02.2008 - Current
Roll Off Driver
Dans Hauling
01.2006 - 01.2008
GED -
Averill Park Central Schools