Michael Chavez
Belen
Summary
Results-driven highway maintenance professional skilled in traffic management and emergency response. Experienced in collaborating with various departments to efficiently tackle maintenance projects and improve roadway safety. Committed to continuous improvement and adherence to safety regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Highway Maintenance worker - Senior
NMDOT - D3 - Belen Patrol
Belen
01.2022 - Current
- Inspected roadways for safety hazards and maintenance needs.
- Operated various tools and equipment for highway repairs.
- Assisted in snow removal and ice control operations during winter months.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles and highway machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to complete maintenance projects efficiently.
- Responded promptly to emergency road repair requests and incidents.
- Documented maintenance activities and reported findings to supervisors.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all maintenance tasks.
- Cleared debris from roadsides to ensure safe passage for motorists.
- Loaded trucks with supplies needed for daily maintenance operations.
- Set up temporary warning signs around construction zones to alert drivers of potential hazards.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, such as patching potholes and repairing guardrails.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Repaired traffic signs damaged by weather or accidents.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while working on the job site.
- Cleaned catch basins regularly to keep stormwater runoff flowing properly.
- Repaired roadway signs, fences and other structures.
- Repaired guard rails damaged by collisions or extreme weather conditions.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Operated heavy equipment, including snow plows, graders, sweepers, and asphalt spreaders.
- Maintained records of materials used and work performed on assigned projects.
- Utilized GPS and other technology tools for precise location-based work and reporting.
- Engaged in continuous learning about new techniques and materials for highway maintenance.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Measured locations for installation of markers, utilizing tape, string or chalk.
Highway Maintenance Worker - Operational
NMDOT - D3 - Surfacing Crew
Albuquerque
10.2020 - 01.2022
- While with the Surfacing crew, I operated heavy machinery such as dump trucks, skid steer, backhoe, loader, motor grader, rollers, and oil spray trucks for roadway repairs and maintenance tasks such as pothole repair and completing patch jobs on rough areas of roadways, and fog seal operations. Also operated belly dumps to repair erosions, as well as to assist with transporting material to various locations.
- Conducted routine inspections of highways for safety and compliance issues by patrolling roadways on a weekly basis within District 3 boundaries.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal working conditions.
- Loaded trucks with supplies needed for daily maintenance operations such as loading guardrail, loading trucks with various materials such as asphalt, dirt, and cold millings. Loaded heavy machinery onto various trailers and secured properly.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, such as patching potholes and assisting with repairing guardrails.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and cold asphalt millings to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Engaged in continuous learning about new techniques and materials for highway maintenance.
Supervisor
Walmart
Belen
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Supervised daily operations to ensure store efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated scheduling and workload distribution among team members effectively.
- Monitored staff performance, providing feedback to enhance productivity and teamwork.
- Trained and mentored new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Managed inventory levels and organized product displays for optimal presentation.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Recruited and hired staff while training and mentoring them on job responsibilities.
- Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Collaborated with management on store initiatives to improve operational processes.
- Managed budget for department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2014
Associate of Arts - Criminology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12-2011
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12-2011
Belen High School
Belen, NM05-2008
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Traffic management - Certified traffic control supervisor, certified traffic control flagger
- Effectively inspect roadways to ensure safe traveling conditions for the traveling public
- Ice and snow management
- Guardrail repair
- Emergency management
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Continuous improvement of all skills, and problem-solving techniques
- Can effectively be a leader to ensure high morale within any group of people
Certification
- CDL - Class A
- NSC First Aid, CPR, and AED course
- Associated Contractors of New Mexico - Fall Protection Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Petro Class A,B,C operators Certification
- Traffic control Supervisor Certification
- Traffic Control Flagger Certification
- RT - 130 Annual Wildfire Refresher Training
- Traffic Control Technician Certification
- Basic Backhoe Operation - Roswell Training Academy
- Basic Grader Operation - Roswell Training Academy
- Equipment Operation 101 - Roswell Training Academy
- Equipment Operation 201 - Roswell Training Academy
- Associate Contractors of New Mexico - Storm Water Prevention, SWPPP
Timeline
Highway Maintenance worker - Senior
NMDOT - D3 - Belen Patrol
01.2022 - Current
Highway Maintenance Worker - Operational
NMDOT - D3 - Surfacing Crew
10.2020 - 01.2022
Supervisor
Walmart
01.2016 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of New Mexico
Associate of Arts - Criminology
University of New Mexico
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
University of New Mexico
Belen High School