Leon Visnaw
Moore,OK
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in road maintenance and logistics, specifically with the City of Moore. Skilled in operating heavy equipment and utilizing GPS navigation systems, prioritizing safety and efficiency. Thrived in leadership roles, consistently driving team performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Recognized for implementing innovative solutions and effective communication strategies to enhance operational standards and customer satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Street Maintenance Worker 2
City of Moore
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Enhanced road conditions through timely pothole repairs and asphalt patching.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by regularly sweeping streets, removing debris, and emptying trash receptacles.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with residents during daily tasks or responding to inquiries regarding street-related issues.
- Reduced traffic disruptions by coordinating with city officials to schedule road closures during off-peak hours.
- Continuously upgraded skills and knowledge in street maintenance techniques through regular participation in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Assisted with snow removal efforts, ensuring roads were safe and accessible during winter months.
- Implemented cost-saving measures within the department without compromising quality or safety standards in street maintenance services delivered.
- Expedited emergency repairs following natural disasters or accidents to minimize impact on local residents and businesses.
- Contributed to a safer community by promptly addressing reports of damaged or missing traffic signs.
- Improved street safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Utilized various tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, jackhammers, and heavy machinery to perform routine maintenance duties efficiently.
- Optimized equipment usage by performing preventative maintenance checks and keeping records of service history.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
- Drove transport crews, snow removers and street sweepers based on current work demands.
- Completed attractive roadside landscaping through timely mowing, weed removal and new plantings to beautify local roadways.
CDL Truck Driver
Crest Food Distribution Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for DOT compliance, minimizing fines and violations.
- Effectively utilized GPS and navigation tools to optimize delivery routes, improving overall efficiency in daily operations.
- Achieved timely deliveries by planning efficient routes and adhering to schedules.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules, maximizing efficiency in daily operations.
- Upheld strict adherence to federal regulations regarding hours of service, ensuring legal compliance at all times.
- Safely navigated various weather conditions and road hazards, prioritizing the safety of cargo and fellow motorists.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Adjusted driving techniques based on traffic patterns, reducing delays in delivery times while maintaining safety standards.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Completed regular maintenance checks on the truck to prevent breakdowns and reduce downtime.
- Implemented time management skills to balance multiple deliveries within tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic route planning and conscientious driving habits.
- Managed proper loading and unloading of cargo, adhering to weight limits and securing loads for safe transport.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing client needs or unexpected situations while maintaining professional composure.
- Assisted with training new drivers on company policies, safety protocols, and best practices for CDL truck driving.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and timely updates on delivery status.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining professionalism during pick-ups and dropoffs.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Contributed to positive company reputation by providing exceptional customer service during interactions with clients.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development courses related to CDL truck driving, staying up-to-date on industry changes.
- Promptly reported any accidents or incidents involving the truck, helping maintain a strong safety record for the company.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as Number miles from home location.
Meat Market Manager/ Support Manager
Walmart Supercenter
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Management position that oversees and aids over 20 employees in stocking of shelves of grocery department working with management as needed
Operations Manager
Crest Fresh Market
04.2009 - 07.2016
- Management experience in all departments
- Worked to achieve maximum sales and profit by ensuring quick, efficient customer service and minimized labor cost
Self-employed
Leon Visnaw Handyman Services
10.2003 - 04.2009
- General home repairs and maintenance
- Experience installing tile, counters, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and alarm systems
Education
Certified Forklift, Scissor Lift, And Boom Truck - Forklift Safety And Operation And Daily Maintenanc
Moore Norman Technology Center
Okc.ok, 11.2023
High School -
Del Mar High
Campbell, CA05.1982
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift maintenance
- GPS system installation
- Two-way radio installation
- Diesel truck repair
- Diesel truck maintenance
- Trailer maintenance
- 90 day inspections
- BIT inspections
- Workmanship
- Leadership
- Construction knowledge
- Maintenance knowledge
- Auto repair knowledge
- Crack sealing
- Skid steer operation
- Trench safety
- Road maintenance
- Loader operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Pavement marking
- Backhoe operation
- Power tool proficiency
- Landscaping maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety procedures
- Tree trimming
- Debris removal
- GPS navigation
- OSHA compliance
- Compactor operation
- Traffic control
- Hazardous material handling
- Asphalt repair
- Grading techniques
- Excavation techniques
- Snow removal
- Drainage systems
- Asphalt paving
- Stormwater management
- Erosion control
- Surveying basics
- Street sweeping
- Sign installation
- Pothole patching
- Dump truck driving
- First aid training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe machinery operation
- Safe equipment handling
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Construction safety
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
References
- Rob Roberts, (405) 816-4382, Midwest City, OK, Sheet Metal Worker, Friend, 15 years
- Butch Courtney, (405) 479-4525, Moore, OK, Supervisor, 10 years
- Jerry Craig, (405) 414-3728, Moore, OK, Supervisor, 9 years
- James Laxton, (405) 921-0389, Oklahoma City, OK, Assistant Manager, 10 years
Accomplishments
Went to truck driving school and have certificate also have metal coil certificate been certified for a forklift since 2009 also have a forklift trainer’s license
Certification
CDL Truck driver, forklift scissor, lift, and boom truck certificates metal coil certificate have certificate for truckers against trafficking a certificate for backing maneuvers and three point contact and a certificate for Oklahoma department of human services for resource family training
Additional Information
Skilled in sheet rock, taping, texturing, painting, plumbing, electrical flooring, construction landscaping, irrigation systems, and remodeling
Timeline
Street Maintenance Worker 2
City of Moore
05.2022 - 07.2024
CDL Truck Driver
Crest Food Distribution Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
Meat Market Manager/ Support Manager
Walmart Supercenter
07.2016 - 08.2019
Operations Manager
Crest Fresh Market
04.2009 - 07.2016
Self-employed
Leon Visnaw Handyman Services
10.2003 - 04.2009
High School -
Del Mar High
Certified Forklift, Scissor Lift, And Boom Truck - Forklift Safety And Operation And Daily Maintenanc
Moore Norman Technology Center
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