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Maury Sutphin

Augusta,WV

Summary

Dynamic Transportation Operations Manager with extensive experience at VDOT, excelling in project management and staff training. Proven track record in inventory management and effective problem-solving, ensuring timely completion of emergency operations. Adept at fostering strong relationships with contractors and the public, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transportation Operations Manager II

VDOT
01.2012 - Current
  • Manage 14 crew members and 2 Supervisor and 1 Crew Leader on a daily basis setting up work plans monitoring budget, inventory, fuel and equipment. Ordering and restocking needed materials, notifying shop of needed maintenance repairs on equipment, managing and assisting hiring needs, handling any disciplinary and training needs for employees, acquiring and monitoring any contractors needed for projects and managing and getting the needed materials and equipment needed for emergency operations weather it be snow or storm damage.
  • Also attend monthly staff meetings and report to upper management any needs or concerns.
  • Work with citizens and travelling public on a daily basis to accommodate their needs.
  • Set up and manage snow removal plan, order materials needed for AHQ and manage contractors needed.
  • Also am the MS-4 SWPPP Coordinator for the Winchester Complex and manage 2 other VDOT staging lots.

Transportation Operations Manager II

VDOT
09.2007 - 01.2012
  • Manage 9 crew members and 1 Supervisor on a daily basis setting up work plans monitoring budget, inventory, fuel and equipment. Ordering and restocking needed materials, notifying shop of needed maintenance repairs on equipment, managing and assisting hiring needs, handling any disciplinary and training needs for employees, acquiring and monitoring any contractors needed for projects and managing and getting the needed materials and equipment needed for emergency operations weather it be snow or storm damage.
  • Also attend monthly staff meetings and report to upper management any needs or concerns.
  • Work with citizens and travelling public on a daily basis to accommodate their needs.
  • Set up and manage snow removal plan, order materials needed for AHQ and manage contractors needed.

Transportation Operations Manager II

VDOT
01.2006 - 09.2007
  • Managed crew of 4, for specialty crew to provide services to Loudoun County and 4, area VDOT headquarters in the Leesburg Residency.
  • Managed budget for crew and estimated and managed cost for County projects. Also evaluated crew members on a daily and yearly basis and set up performance plans for the following year. maintained a safe work environment to assure that personel had proper training and proper PPE for the project. Also was IMS manager for the specialty crew in making sure that materials were ordered and charged out when used.
  • Met with County officials on a regular basis to look at upcoming projects and to inspect work completed.
  • Daily work for projects included building new sidewalks, ADA ramps, curb and gutter, bike trails, repairing soft spots/patching road ways and installing and maintaining culvert pipes.
  • Also during inclement weather assisting in snow removal operations for VDOT AHQ.

Transportation Operator II

VDOT
10.2000 - 01.2006
  • Set up work zone signage, flag and perform daily pre-trip on equipment and use proper PPE for the job.
  • Operate S/A and T/A dump trucks to haul debris, asphalt and trailer attachments for hauling equipment. Also for snow removal using plow and chemical spreader.
  • Operate backhoe, motor grader, vactor truck, sweeper truck, steel drum roller, tar kettle, Crack seal machine, mowing tractor with sickle bar, broom and bushog attachments, athey loader, Rubber tired loader with bucket, forks and milling head attachments.
  • Various hand tools to include but not limited to shovels, rakes, lutes, post hole diggers, jack hammer, plate tamper, jumping jack, concrete mixer, concrete trowels, floats ,edgers and forms. Also various types of wrenches and power tools to include chain saws, pole saws, asphalt cutting saw, weed eater, hedge trimmers.
  • Daily jobs included breaking out concrete sidewalks, driveway aprons, curb and gutter and forming, mixing and finishing concrete to repair them. Also dig out and patch asphalt, install and maintain culvert pipes, paved flumes and drop inlets and grade and maintain shoulders and ditches for proper drainage, grade and maintain gravel roads.
  • Plow snow and apply chemicals with spreader. Also apply pretreat with liquid brine for snow removal operations, operate self propelled and loader mounted snow blowers.

Transportation Operator II

VDOT
04.2000 - 10.2000
  • Set up work zone signage, flag traffic, perform daily pre-trip on equipment and use proper PPE for the job.
  • Operate S/A and T/A dump trucks to haul debris, asphalt and trailer attachments for hauling equipment. Also for snow removal using plow and chemical spreader.
  • Operate backhoe, motor grader, vactor truck, sweeper truck, steel drum roller, tar kettle, mowing tractor with sickle bar, broom and bushog attachments.
  • Various hand tools to include but not limited to shovels, rakes, lutes, post hole diggers, jack hammer, plate tamper, jumping jack, concrete mixer, concrete trowels, floats ,edgers and forms. Also various types of wrenches and power tools to include chain saws, pole saws, asphalt cutting saw, weed eater, hedge trimmers.
  • Daily jobs included breaking out concrete sidewalks, driveway aprons, curb and gutter and forming, mixing and finishing concrete to repair them. Also dig out and patch asphalt, install and maintain culvert pipes, paved flumes and drop inlets and grade and maintain shoulders and ditches for proper drainage.

Superintendent

Lace Excavating
12.1995 - 04.2000
  • Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations. Also bid and estimated all equipment, labor and material cost for all projects.
  • Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
  • Enforced rigorous safety procedures during daily operations, creating a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the project''s execution process. Also making sure on a daily basis that all proper PPE is used and that equipment is operated in a safe manner.
  • Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
  • Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals. Also wrote and administered contracts for ongoing projects.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
  • Also held a Class A Contractors License through the State of Virginia, 1996 to 2000.
  • Operated all types of heavy equipment, S/A and T/A dump trucks and farm tractors and attachments when needed.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Steve Leake Excavating
06.1990 - 12.1995
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill. Digging basements, backfilling and grading around housesd, land clearing, road building, pond building, horse riding arenas, installing culvert pipes, cutting and cleaning ditches, installing french drains, installing livestock watering systems, installing septic systems.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers, track hoes paddle pans, track loaders, motor grader, back hoes, steel drum rollers, farm tractors with rear blade attachments and S/A and T/A dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using T/A dump truck and trailer and also 40' lowboy trailer.
  • Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts. To include but not limited to Changing oils and filters, grease, change hydraulic lines, change tires and any other maintenance needs.
  • Collaborated closely with site engineers and project managers to ensure accurate implementation of construction plans.
  • Supported environmental initiatives by adhering to best practices in erosion control, sediment management, and stormwater runoff prevention during operations. Built sediment ponds, install silt fence and brush barriers for erosion control.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings. For setting grade's, making cut and fill where needed.

Laborer/Equipment Operator

William A. Hazel Inc.
06.1987 - 06.1990
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas. Also set grades pulled string line and Flag Traffic and set up work zone signage.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill. Equipment used, Rubber tired loader for cutting and grading sub- grade and finish grade, Motor Grader for grading sub-grade and finish grade, 15 Ton Vibratory Roller to compact sub-grade and finish grade on Stone, Water Truck for wetting Stone.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks. Use Jack Hammer, Jumping Jack, Shovels, Rakes, Asphalt Lutes, Digging Bar, Post Hole Diggers, Plate Tamper, all types of wrenches and air powered tools, chain saws and asphalt and pipe cutting saw.
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected. Also perform PM maintenance and grease and Pre-trip Equipment daily.
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards. Before leaving this job I had worked my way up to a fine grade operator. To include cutting grade to string line.

Education

Rappahannock County High
Washington, VA
06-1986

Skills

  • Inventory tracking and management
  • Scheduling
  • Hiring and onboarding
  • Staff training
  • Project management
  • Training management
  • Customer service management
  • Problem-solving
  • Contract management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel

Certification

  • Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
  • DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification.
  • Contract Monitor Certification.
  • Adult/Infant/Child First Aide, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens and CPR Certification.
  • Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training and Flagger Certification.
  • Norfolk Southern on Track Workers Safety Training.

Timeline

Transportation Operations Manager II

VDOT
01.2012 - Current

Transportation Operations Manager II

VDOT
09.2007 - 01.2012

Transportation Operations Manager II

VDOT
01.2006 - 09.2007

Transportation Operator II

VDOT
10.2000 - 01.2006

Transportation Operator II

VDOT
04.2000 - 10.2000

Superintendent

Lace Excavating
12.1995 - 04.2000

Heavy Equipment Operator

Steve Leake Excavating
06.1990 - 12.1995

Laborer/Equipment Operator

William A. Hazel Inc.
06.1987 - 06.1990

Rappahannock County High

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