Kurt Vlasak
Janesville,WI
Summary
Reliable Labor Worker comfortable handling physically demanding tasks across long shifts and through problematic weather conditions. Proven resourcefulness and handling of difficult labor projects. Juggles multiple tasks to keep assignment timelines on schedule. Established reputation for punctuality and dedicated work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Bridge Crew/Laborer Technician
Rock County Highway Department
Janesville, WI
11.2019 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, such as patching potholes and repairing guardrails.
- Maintained records of materials used and work performed on assigned projects.
- Cleared debris from roadsides to ensure safe passage for motorists.
- Repaired traffic signs damaged by weather or accidents.
- Assisted in the installation of new highway features, such as guardrails and lighting fixtures.
- Remove and install culverts along and through roadway shoulders to prevent flooding during storms.
- Repaired guard rails damaged by collisions or extreme weather conditions.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Flagged motorists to provide warning of obstacles and repair work.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and excavators.
- Maintained good driving record and Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Operated snow plow equipment to remove snow from roadways and apply chemical as needed.
Operator/Heavy Truck Driver/Mechanic/Laborer
Nehl's & Sons Excavating
Janesville, WI
01.2016 - Current
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings, and foundations for structures and utility lines.
- Loaded truck beds with excess soil and debris from excavation sites.
- Performed daily maintenance on excavator such as checking fluid levels, lubricating parts, and replacing worn or damaged components.
- Prepared job site by clearing away trees, rocks, stumps, shrubbery, and other materials using the excavator.
- Maintained records of work completed including hours worked and material used.
- Assisted in grading land surfaces according to specifications using the excavator.
- Utilized hydraulic attachments such as backhoe buckets to break up concrete or asphalt surfaces prior to demolition.
- Installed underground utilities such as water pipes, sewer lines, and electrical conduit using an excavator bucket attachment.
- Backfilled trenches after installation of utility lines was complete using an excavator bucket attachment.
- Leveled terrain after all construction activities were completed using a laser level mounted at top of cab on the excavator machine.
- Compacted soil around building foundations with the use of a compactor plate attached to the end of an arm boom on the excavator machine.
- Conducted safety inspections before each shift to ensure that all equipment was functioning properly and safely.
- Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
- Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
- Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
- Adjusted hand wheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets, scrapers or swing booms.
- Ditched and backfilled steep terrain and side slopes, utilizing vacuum lifters, shaker buckets and hammers.
- Regulated speed and direction of loader or dozer.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and markings to operate machines within performance specifications.
- Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
- Built and maintained inclines and ramps for site personnel.
- Checked and corrected levels of excavated materials against specifications.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Moved materials over short distances on work sites to carry out orders.
- Repaired machinery and replaced gears, bearings and bucket teeth.
- Remove existing asphalt, prepared sub-grade for new pavements by grading it properly, and lay new asphalt.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Haul bulldozers, excavators, loaders(heavy equipment) with use of Peterbilt semi and Trail King lowboy trailer.
Laborer/Truck Driver/Mechanic/Operator
RFH Contractors, Inc
Janesville, WI
04.2009 - 03.2021
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings, and foundations for structures and utility lines.
- Loaded truck beds with excess soil and debris from excavation sites.
- Performed daily maintenance on excavator such as checking fluid levels, lubricating parts, and replacing worn or damaged components.
- Prepared job site by clearing away trees, rocks, stumps, shrubbery, and other materials using the excavator.
- Maintained records of work completed including hours worked and material used.
- Assisted in grading land surfaces according to specifications using the excavator.
- Utilized hydraulic attachments such as backhoe buckets to break up concrete or asphalt surfaces prior to demolition.
- Installed underground utilities such as water pipes, sewer lines, and electrical conduit using an excavator bucket attachment.
- Backfilled trenches after installation of utility lines was complete using an excavator bucket attachment.
- Leveled terrain after all construction activities were completed using a laser level mounted at top of cab on the excavator machine.
- Compacted soil around building foundations with the use of a compactor plate attached to the end of an arm boom on the excavator machine.
- Conducted safety inspections before each shift to ensure that all equipment was functioning properly and safely.
- Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
- Observed potential hazards and obstructions to maximize safe working conditions.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated heavy equipment in compliance with company's operating safety policies and procedures.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
- Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
- Adjusted hand wheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets, scrapers or swing booms.
- Ditched and backfilled steep terrain and side slopes, utilizing vacuum lifters, shaker buckets and hammers.
- Regulated speed and direction of loader or dozer.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and markings to operate machines within performance specifications.
- Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
- Built and maintained inclines and ramps for site personnel.
- Checked and corrected levels of excavated materials against specifications.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Moved materials over short distances on work sites to carry out orders.
- Repaired machinery and replaced gears, bearings and bucket teeth.
- Remove existing asphalt, prepared sub-grade for new pavements by grading it properly, and lay new asphalt.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Clean, maintain push off dump site.
- Maintain bank run pit.
Laborer
City of Milton
Milton, WI
01.2013 - 10.2016
- Held water operator license.
- Operated snow plow to clear roads and sidewalks of accumulated snow, ice, and debris.
- Inspected vehicle prior to use for any malfunctions or damages.
- Assisted with the installation of salt spreaders on vehicles.
- Operated vacuum excavation equipment for the removal of soil from around underground utilities.
- Assisted in the installation of new manholes and other utility structures according to specifications.
- Utilized GIS mapping software to identify subsurface features relevant to a project's scope of work.
- Repaired breaks in underground conduits by cutting away damaged portions and replacing them with new pipes or couplings.
- Dug trenches for the installation of various types of underground utilities including power lines, telephone cables, water mains.
- Managed traffic control during road construction projects involving utility line installation or maintenance activities.
- Assisted in the testing of completed installations to ensure that they met required standards.
- Used hand tools, such as shovels to access lines and prepare area for work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milton High School
Milton, WI06-2002
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Unrestricted Class A CDL
- Welder
- Underground utilities
- Pipe layer
- Snow Plow Operator
- Dump Truck Driver
- Mechanic
- Hydrovac Truck Operator
- Resourceful
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong Work Ethic
- DOT Compliance
- Air Brake Certification
- OTR Driving
Timeline
Bridge Crew/Laborer Technician
Rock County Highway Department
11.2019 - Current
Operator/Heavy Truck Driver/Mechanic/Laborer
Nehl's & Sons Excavating
01.2016 - Current
Laborer
City of Milton
01.2013 - 10.2016
Laborer/Truck Driver/Mechanic/Operator
RFH Contractors, Inc
04.2009 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Milton High School
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