Melvin DeWalt
Ripley,Tennessee
Summary
- To obtain a challenging position with a company that offers future endeavors and motivates their employees to strive for success. Dependable professional with a strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing roadways, and heavy machinery. Trustworthy individual offering almost 18 years working as a technician.
- Microsoft Office
- Team player committed to supporting and providing positive customer service.
- Highly motivated and organized in commercial construction.
- Quality Control
- Personal Protective equipment.
- Leadership
- Equipment Repair
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Power Tools and Equipment
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Technician Senior
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Henning, TN
08.2020 - Current
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and property damage
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and applicable equipment
- Managed quality control and maintained high levels of customer satisfaction
- Assign all jobs to be completed as daily tasks
- Enter completion of daily activities int MMS
- Enforced all OSHA guidelines are being followed
- Keep track of all winter supplies
- Evaluate and supervise over 10 employees
- Honor Emergency call outs when they arise.
Operations Technician 2
Tennessee Department Of Transportation
Henning, TN
03.2015 - 08.2020
- Operated Heavy Machinery with extreme care and caution specifically to employer guidelines for safety
- Repaired roadway signs, fences, and other structures
- Cleared snow, ice, and other debris from highways to maintain safety
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by traffic patterns
- Installed drainage systems along roadway shoulders to prevent flooding
- Cleaned debris from the roadside to ensure safe passage for oncoming motorists
- Operated heavy equipment including snowplows, graders, and hot boxes
- Removed snow from the highway using variety of tools and materials
- Flagged to warn oncoming motorist of roadwork ahead.
Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (Acting Supervisor)
Tennessee Department of Transportation
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and property damage
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and applicable equipment
- Managed quality control and maintained high levels of customer satisfaction
- Assign all jobs to be completed as daily tasks
- Enter completion of daily activities int MMS
- Enforced all OSHA guidelines are being followed
- Keep track of all winter supplies
- Evaluate and supervise over 10 employees
- Honor Emergency call outs when they arise.
Freight Manager
Save-A-Lot
09.2000 - 10.2015
- Investigated claims filed against carriers for damaged goods or late arrivals
- Managed communication between internal department regarding freight status updates at all stages of transit
- Monitored inventory levels, placed orders, and maintained records of incoming and outgoing shipments
- Maintained relationships with customers, vendors, suppliers, and personnel to ensure smooth operations
- Monitored inventory levels, reducing excess stock and waste
- Stocked shelves and unloaded freight shipments weekly.
Highway Maintenance Worker 1
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Henning, TN
06.2006 - 12.2011
- Operated Heavy Machinery with extreme care and caution specifically to employer guidelines for safety
- Repaired roadway signs, fences, and other structures
- Cleared snow, ice, and other debris from highways to maintain safety
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by traffic patterns
- Installed drainage systems along roadway shoulders to prevent flooding
- Cleaned debris from the roadside to ensure safe passage for oncoming motorists
- Operated heavy equipment including snowplows, graders, and hot boxes
- Removed snow from the highway using variety of tools and materials
- Flagged to warn oncoming motorist of roadwork ahead.
Education
General Educational Development (GED) - General
Tennessee Technology Center
Tennessee, 3806301.2002
Skills
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Machine Operation
- Installing Traffic Control Devices
- Operational Efficiency
- Hazardous Materials Handling
Certification
- American Red Cross Adult First Aid Cardiopulmonary Respiratory (CPR)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Environmental Hazardous Certificate
- Certified Concrete Field Technician
Extracurricular Activities
Skill development Career guidance Long-term and short-term goals Academic support
Hobbies and Interests
- Riding four wheelers
- Hunting
- Family Time
- Baseball
- Football
Timeline
Operations Technician Senior
Tennessee Department of Transportation
08.2020 - Current
Operations Technician 2
Tennessee Department Of Transportation
03.2015 - 08.2020
Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (Acting Supervisor)
Tennessee Department of Transportation
02.2013 - 10.2015
Highway Maintenance Worker 1
Tennessee Department of Transportation
06.2006 - 12.2011
Freight Manager
Save-A-Lot
09.2000 - 10.2015
General Educational Development (GED) - General
Tennessee Technology Center