Matthew Schmidt
North Liberty,IA
Summary
Seasoned Heavy Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Linn County Secondary Roads, demonstrating exceptional skill in maintaining and operating heavy machinery. Recognized by management for outstanding customer service, I excel in streamlining performance processes and ensuring optimal equipment functionality. Holds a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and commitment to excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Linn County Secondary Roads
Marion , IA
02.2018 - Current
- Maintain a portion of Linn County secondary roads from Cedar Rapids Airport to Mount Vernon by road grader.
- Core Functions: Snow removal, drainage maintenance, road blading, shoulder maintenance, roadway patching, dust control, pavement markings, right of way conformance, roadside plantings and mowing, and sign maintenance.
- On call for snow; will cover normal hard surface routes with a truck on call and switch to the road grader at the start of the regular shift for gravel roads.
- Assists construction and labor crews when needed.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Facilitated and supervised preventive maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Scheduled routine preventive maintenance for all pieces of heavy equipment in order to avoid breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Directed daily maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, including scheduling repairs and ordering parts.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper utilization of resources.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Provided technical guidance to employees regarding operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.
- Maintained records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Member of Linn County Road life Committee; committee that boosts employee morale and streamlines performance processes for employees.
Light Equipment Operator
LINN COUNTY SECONDARY ROADS
Marion, IA
02.2018 - Current
- Performed the following: spot rocking, culvert extensions, snow removal, brush clearing, sweeping sand and debris, and asphalt patching.
- Maintained accurate records regarding operation time, fuel usage, repairs and other related information on each piece of equipment used.
- Conducted routine inspections of various tools and equipment to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Laborer III
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
North Liberty, IA
11.2012 - 02.2018
- Maintained more than 80 miles of streets for the City of North Liberty within the Streets Department.
- Experience with the following: road grader, backhoe, end loader, leaf vac, jetter truck, skid loader, tractors with mowers and groomers
- General street repairs, including crack sealing, pothole patching, and asphalt and concrete replacement.
- Snow removal from city streets, experience with the brine process, leaf cleanup, street sweeping, installation, and maintenance of all city signs.
- Maintain storm water lines including storm water intakes,
- Maintain ditches in the right-of-way. Mow the City's right of way
- Repair and maintain wastewater and water remains.
- Animal Control.
- Organize and manage Spring Clean-Up Day.
- On-call rotation for snow removal, animal control, and other city issues.
- Conducted routine inspections of various tools and equipment to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Maintained accurate records regarding operation time, fuel usage, repairs and other related information on each piece of equipment used.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues or concerns arising during operations.
Job Coordinator
METAL MONSTERS INC.
North Liberty, IA
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Job coordinator at Metal Monsters Inc
- Supervising roofing crews on the job site
- Pulled and organized all roofing jobs
- I delivered the roofing materials to the job site
- Performed roofing duties when needed
- Conversed daily with customers and roofing vendors
- During the off season I am contracted through Metal Monsters to manage the crews when plowing snow with the plow trucks
Laborer
HANSEL CABINET CO.
North Liberty, IA
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Painting and staining of trim and doors
- Coordinating and pulling jobs
- Delivery of Cabinetry, trim, and doors to job sites
Delivery Driver
ADVANCED MILLWORK
North Liberty, IA
03.2009 - 08.2010
- Coordinated and pulled jobs to be delivered
- Delivered cabinetry, trim, and doors to job sites
Roofer
METAL MONSTERS
North Liberty, IA
11.2007 - 03.2009
- Performed metal roofing for residential properties
Dock Driver/3rd shift Supervisor
SHENKER LOGISTICS
West Branch, IA
11.2002 - 11.2007
- Oversaw and supervised 3rd shift employees
- Loading/unloading of trucks with a forklift
- Ran daily reports and did paperwork on absentee's and write ups
- Trained employees on computer software pertaining to Shenker Logistics
Education
GENERAL -
Tipton High School
Tipton, IA01.1992
Skills
- Class A CDL with tanker
- Received Heavy Certification
- City street experience
- County Road Experience (hard surface and gravel)
- Maintain storm water lines including water intakes
- Repair and maintain wastewater and water mains
- Utility locator experience
- Recognized by County Management for exceptional customer service
- Employee Morale Committee
- Involved in streamlining employee performance processes
- Past supervisory warehouse experience
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Linn County Secondary Roads
02.2018 - Current
Light Equipment Operator
LINN COUNTY SECONDARY ROADS
02.2018 - Current
Laborer III
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
11.2012 - 02.2018
Job Coordinator
METAL MONSTERS INC.
03.2011 - 10.2012
Laborer
HANSEL CABINET CO.
08.2010 - 03.2011
Delivery Driver
ADVANCED MILLWORK
03.2009 - 08.2010
Roofer
METAL MONSTERS
11.2007 - 03.2009
Dock Driver/3rd shift Supervisor
SHENKER LOGISTICS
11.2002 - 11.2007
GENERAL -
Tipton High School
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