Keaton Hoover
Summary
Highway maintenance professional with strong background in road upkeep and infrastructure repair. Known for collaborative efforts and consistent delivery of high-quality results in dynamic environments. Proficient in operating maintenance equipment and committed to ensuring safe and functional roadways.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Operator
NMDOT
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures during daily tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery proficiently for tasks such as grading, snow removal, and vegetation management along highways.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Drove transport crews, snow removers and street sweepers based on current work demands.
Electrical Apprentice
RL Baker Electric
08.2018 - 10.2022
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Gained proficiency in operating various power tools such as drills, saws, crimpers, and wire strippers for efficient completion of electrical tasks.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Supported project success by assisting with wiring layouts, conduit bending, circuit connections, and other essential tasks as directed by senior electricians.
Education
GED -
Ruidoso High School
Ruidoso, NMSkills
- Drainage system maintenance
- Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
- Work zone safety
- Safe machinery operation
- Safe equipment handling
- Road repairs
- Heavy equipment operation
- Asphalt paving
- Snow removal
- Shoulder repairs
- Street sweeping
- Backhoe operation
- Manual labor
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Operator
NMDOT
09.2023 - 05.2025
Electrical Apprentice
RL Baker Electric
08.2018 - 10.2022
GED -
Ruidoso High School
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