Michael Comstock
Ludington
Summary
Professional road maintenance worker prepared to contribute to infrastructure projects with reliability and adaptability. Skilled in asphalt repair, concrete work, and equipment operation, ensuring smooth and safe road conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving results, flexing with changing needs and providing dependable service. Respected for safety adherence, problem-solving ability, and effective communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Department Crew Leader
City of Ludington
11.2021 - 09.2025
- Learned safety protocols and operational procedures to ensure workplace compliance.
- Assisted in training new crew members on equipment usage and best practices.
- Served as a working crew leader responsible for performing daily hands-on tasks and delegating work orders, Miss Dig tickets, and project assignments.
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels.
- Engaged in problem-solving efforts to address operational challenges as they arose.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Known by supervisors and coworkers for safe, efficient operations of equipment including vac truck, backhoe, boom truck, and dump truck, among others.
Utility Department Operator
City of Ludington
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Handled daily work orders, Miss Dig tickets, and assigned projects
- Repaired and replaced water, sewer, and storm mains, including manhole and catch basins
- Operated various types of equipment and machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Increased overall product quality and safty through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
Department of Public Works Operator
City of Ludington
09.2010 - 06.2016
- Operated heavy machinery to maintain roads safely.
- Collaborated with team members to execute snow removal operations, improving response time during winter weather events.
- Coordinated snow removal efforts during winter months, ensuring clear pathways for pedestrians and motorists.
- Operated a Hi-Ranger bucket truck to safely and efficiently trim and/or remove dead, dying, and hazardous trees, utilizing a wood chipper truck and trailer for cleanup and disposal.
- Helped maintain the beach and by moving and cleaning sand, setting up and removing walk paths, and installing or removing sand fences.
- Performed roadway maintenance by patching and repairing damaged pavement.
Concrete Wall Foreman
Kelder Poured Walls
06.2006 - 09.2010
- Formed, poured, and finished concrete walls according to specifications
- Completed concrete flatwork projects such as footings, sidewalks, driveways, and decorative finishes.
- Trained crew members in the use of specialized concrete pouring tools and machinery.
- Used laser transit to level and determine accurate elevations for grading, footing heights, and flatwork.
Summer Help
City of Ludington
06.2002 - 10.2005
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
West Shore Community College
Scottville, MIHigh School Diploma -
Ludington High School
Ludington, MI06-2002
Skills
- Operational proficiency with equipment
- Safety awareness
- Adaptable learner
- Consistently reliable
- Willingness to learn
- Committed to personal growth
- Team player
Accomplishments
- Obtained Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement
- Obtained a S-2 drinking water operator's distribution certification through the state of michigan.
Certification
S-2
Timeline
Utility Department Crew Leader
City of Ludington
11.2021 - 09.2025
Utility Department Operator
City of Ludington
06.2016 - 11.2021
Department of Public Works Operator
City of Ludington
09.2010 - 06.2016
Concrete Wall Foreman
Kelder Poured Walls
06.2006 - 09.2010
Summer Help
City of Ludington
06.2002 - 10.2005
No Degree - General Studies
West Shore Community College
High School Diploma -
Ludington High School