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Kenneth Bowers

Amherst

Summary

Proven professional with extensive experience in transportation and equipment operation, notably with NYS Dept of Transportation. Mastered certifications in heavy machinery and CDL A/Tanker Endorsement, showcasing hard skill in equipment maintenance and a soft skill in active listening. Excelled in safety training, significantly enhancing workplace safety protocols. Demonstrates a strong ability to lead and improve operational efficiency.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bridge Maintenance Assistant Grade 9

NYS Dept of Transportation
11.2024 - Current
  • Maintained safety conditions and standards in facility.
  • Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklifts, and basic hand tools.
  • Cleaned and lubricated mechanical systems to keep machinery operating at peak performance.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with regular inspections of tools and facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

HMW1 Grade 8

NYS Dept of Transportation
08.2023 - 11.2024

Since my hire date of 8/3/2023,I have obtained the following certifications:

Dump Truck-Large

Front End Loader

Skid Steer Loader

CDL A/Tanker Endorsement

Forklift

One person plowing (OPP)

Aerial Lift Device (MEWP)-Electric Scissors & Vertical Platform.

No restrictions on large truck standard shift.

Confined Space Training/ Certification 8/2024

Upon hire date I was placed on the paving team,I learned duties related to road maintenance and learned about safety zones set up.

Winter Maintenance,/Snow and Ice Clarence NY

where i also worked on the Rail team performing various labor jobs as well as a driver of the truck.

Spring/Summer Maintenance: (facilities team) Participation in yearly safety building inspections/maintenance such as: Electrical,Plumbing,building structure,and various ground maintenance at several locations

I have a wide knowledge of repairing structures and the operation of tools and various equipment.




CDL Driver/Dock Worker/Safety Trainer

Yellow Freight D/B/A Holland
11.1994 - 07.2023
  • CDL Driver with Enhanced license and hazmat/tanker/doubles and triples endorsements to performed pick and deliveries to various customers locations
  • Used fork lifts, hand truck and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
  • Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
  • Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
  • Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.

Shop Foreman

Shall Equipment
11.1989 - 07.1994
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • CDL truck driver / Case Equipment
  • Operation of Excavators,Loaders,Backhoes,Skid Steers

Education

No Degree - Supervision

Butler County Community College
Butler, PA
10.1991

High School Diploma -

North Allegheny High School
Wexford, PA
06.1983

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Inventory Control
  • Dock Operations Support
  • Team Meetings
  • Safety Procedures
  • Computer Tracking
  • OSHA Standards
  • CDL Enhance Hazmat / Tanker /Doubles and Triples
  • Load Security and Guidance
  • Materials Handling Safety Training
  • Learning Strategies
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Route Deliveries
  • Operate Forklift
  • Equipment Maintenance

Certification

  • Certified Safety Trainer - Yellow 7/20/2021

Smith System Certification

Lytx Training Coach/ Kip Training

Timeline

Bridge Maintenance Assistant Grade 9

NYS Dept of Transportation
11.2024 - Current

HMW1 Grade 8

NYS Dept of Transportation
08.2023 - 11.2024

CDL Driver/Dock Worker/Safety Trainer

Yellow Freight D/B/A Holland
11.1994 - 07.2023

Shop Foreman

Shall Equipment
11.1989 - 07.1994

No Degree - Supervision

Butler County Community College

High School Diploma -

North Allegheny High School