Michael A. Stone
Junction City
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in heavy equipment operation and construction inspection at KAW Valley Engineering. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain vehicle performance. Adept at mentoring teams and enhancing project outcomes through effective traffic control management and preventative maintenance strategies. Committed to safety and operational excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Semi Truck Driver
T&M Concrete Construction
Junction City
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Moved hand and foot controls to loosen and dump material adhering to truck body.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the dump truck in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Verified that loads were properly secured before driving the vehicle.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Senior Engineering Technician – Project Manager
KAW Valley Engineering
Junction City
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Perform basic engineering and mathematical procedures which require following instructions and guidelines and providing accurate and complete records of that work
- Perform or assist other technicians or engineers in the performance of routine engineering tests in the laboratory or field or inspection on construction projects for compliance with standard practice, specifications, plans, and special provisions
- Perform or assist in testing of gradation of aggregates and other standard tests
- Traffic Control Inspection
- Managing inspectors
- Preforming QC/QA Testing
- Monitor Laboratory Operations
- Diary Data Entry/Pay Items
- Provided technical assistance to other engineers in troubleshooting, designing, and constructing prototypes.
- Executed root cause analysis to improve yield and reliability.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and support to facilitate professional growth and project success.
- KDOT and MODOT Certified SWPP, AGG Field, Hardened Concrete Properties, Basic Inspection, Asphalt, Concrete, Superpave, ACI Concrete, Pile Driving, Nuclear Gauge, Statistics, Profilograph.
CFS Engineering
Topeka
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Perform basic engineering and mathematical procedures which require following instructions and guidelines and providing accurate and complete records of that work
- Perform or assist other technicians or engineers in the performance of routine engineering tests in the laboratory or field or inspection on construction projects for compliance with standard practice, specifications, plans, and special provisions
- Perform or assist in testing of gradation of aggregates and other standard tests
- Stormwater pollution prevention planning
Benesch Engineering
Manhattan
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Perform basic engineering and mathematical procedures which require following instructions and guidelines and providing accurate and complete records of that work
- Perform or assist other technicians or engineers in the performance of routine engineering tests in the laboratory or field or inspection on construction projects for compliance with standard practice, specifications, plans, and special provisions
- Perform or assist in testing of gradation of aggregates and other standard tests
- Stormwater pollution prevention planning
Engineer Technician
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
Wamego
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Perform basic engineering and mathematical procedures which require following instructions and guidelines and providing accurate and complete records of that work
- Perform or assist other technicians or engineers in the performance of routine engineering tests in the laboratory or field or inspection on construction projects for compliance with standard practice, specifications, plans, and special provisions
- Perform or assist in testing of gradation of aggregates and other standard tests
- Stormwater pollution prevention planning
- Heavy equipment operator Class A CDL
- Promoted to ET Specialist and transferred to Eisenhower building
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
- Observed company safety protocols for trench safety and perimeter establishment to reduce job site accidents.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Drove flatbed trailer to move equipment between job sites.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Promoted to Engineer Specialist in Right of way Division.
- Equipment Operator.
GTR Sportswear
Manhattan
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Fulfill in-person and online orders placed by customers
- Prepare clothing for shipments
- Load shipments for delivery
Pizza Hut
Junction City
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Delivery driver
- Provide meal service in timely manner
- Handle payment for food services
Cargill
McPherson
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Operate heavy equipment i.e
- Forklift and front end loader
- Pack and load pallets of cattle feed
- Handle day to day operations of cattle feed producer
Education
Heavy Construction Inspection
KSTATE
Salina, KS04-2024
Vocational course - CDL Class A Course
Capital Trucking CDL Course
Topeka, KS01-2022
High School Diploma -
Rosamond High School
Rosamond, CAKansas Police Certification -
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchinson, KSTruck driving school -
58th Transportation Battalion -US Army
Ft. Leonard Wood, MoSkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Construction inspection
- Vehicle maintenance
- Traffic control management
- Regulatory compliance
- Preventative maintenance
References
Available upon request.
Certification
- KDOT Certified Construction Inspector, #6195
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I, 2024, #01638080
- Class A CDL, N-Tank Vehicle, None (No tickets, no accidents, no DUI)
Professional Record - Summary
Michael Stone is a Senior Engineering Technician based out of our Junction City, Kansas office. Prior to employment at Kaw Valley, Michael began his career at the KDOT Wamego Construction office serving as an engineer technician. He then moved to the Bureau of Right-of-way and served as an E.T. Specialist. Thereafter, Michael served as a project manager for two other consulting firms managing a variety of projects including RCB construction, airport concrete paving inspection, and HMA mill & overlay inspection. Michael has experience performing laboratory tests for soils, aggregates, and asphalt. Michael has project managed street maintenance in the City of Junction City to include concrete ADA sidewalks, alleyways, and driveways. Michael also overseen the Wildcat Creek Bridge replacement in Manhattan.
Professional Registration
- KDOT Certified Construction Inspector #6195
- PDI, BI, NUC, PO, CF, QC/QA Asphalt, CSW, CPI, TCI, Statistics, API, STR, AGF, SF, HCP
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I 2024, #01638080
Timeline
Semi Truck Driver
T&M Concrete Construction
08.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Engineering Technician – Project Manager
KAW Valley Engineering
06.2022 - 08.2024
CFS Engineering
03.2022 - 06.2022
Benesch Engineering
07.2021 - 03.2022
GTR Sportswear
08.2018 - 05.2019
Pizza Hut
05.2018 - 08.2018
Engineer Technician
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
04.2018 - 07.2021
Cargill
12.2017 - 04.2018
Heavy Construction Inspection
KSTATE
Vocational course - CDL Class A Course
Capital Trucking CDL Course
High School Diploma -
Rosamond High School
Kansas Police Certification -
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Truck driving school -
58th Transportation Battalion -US Army