Wade Veelle
Molalla,OR
Summary
Seasoned Utility Worker III from West Linn Public Works, adept in heavy equipment operation and leading diverse teams. Excelled in streamlining processes at Fred Meyer Distribution Center, enhancing productivity. Skilled in emergency response and maintaining city standards, demonstrating strong leadership and technical proficiency. Achieves beyond targets with a commitment to excellence and safety.
Developed essential skills in fast-paced, hands-on environment, now seeking to transition into new field. Expertise in equipment maintenance and operational efficiency with focus on safety and quality. Looking to apply transferable skills in problem-solving and teamwork to new role.
Offering strong work ethic and adaptability with genuine interest in learning and developing in dynamic environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp safety procedures and operational guidelines, contributing to efficient workflow and task completion. Ready to use and develop organizational skills and attention to detail in a supervisory role.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Worker III
West Linn Public Works
12.1998 - Current
- Supervise a crew of utility workers with various skill levels in the maintenance and repair of the city's infrastructure. Fill in for the Supervisor in his absence.
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues across various departments.
- Respond to customer inquiries.
- Operation of heavy equipment such as: backhoe, trackhoe, front-end loader, dump truck, sweeper, snowplow and bucket truck.
- Runs the sign shop which includes: making signs, updating signs, fixing damaged/vandalized signs and keeping inventory stocked.
- Responding to emergencies both during and after hours.
- Operation of a verity of hand tools such as: power saws, jackhammers, compressors, shovels, and a verity of other specialty tools.
- Plan, organize and execute specific projects.
- Assist vehicle maintenance when needed.
- Collaborate with outside companies for keeping gravel stockpiled and hauling out spoils
- Assist co-workers in learning various tasks and equipment operation.
- Maintain a pesticide license with right-of-way application.
- Served on contract negotiating committee
Order Filler/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Fred Meyer Distribution Center
02.1987 - 12.1998
- Streamlined order fulfillment process, implementing a prioritization system to ensure timely deliveries.
- Succeeded in meeting daily targets consistently, demonstrating reliability and commitment to excellence in performance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- In charge of high security cage and distribute orders to other employee's.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colton High School
Colton, OR06-1985
Skills
- Class B Commercial Drivers License State of Oregon
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Dump truck & Snow Plow Operator
- Bucket truck Operator
- Concrete Finisher
- Vactor Truck Operator
- Experience working in physically demanding positions
- Chainsaw Operator
- Experience in leading and motivating a work crew
- Proficient at running sign plotter
- Read and interpret work orders, maintenance records and accompanying blueprints diagrams and sketches
- Inspection of projects and progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with city standards
Timeline
Utility Worker III
West Linn Public Works
12.1998 - Current
Order Filler/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Fred Meyer Distribution Center
02.1987 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Colton High School
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