Michael McCurdy
Ada,Oklahoma
Summary
Hardworking and passionate and ready to help the residency achieve project goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Specialist
Oklahoma Department Of Transportation
01.2022 - Current
- ODOT | January 2022 - Present | 1 year 11 months | ODOT Ada residency
- Coordinate schedules and communicated changes in scheduling on construction projects between contractors and my superiors.
- Work with contractors to resolve issues and improve quality of their work.
- Maintain contractor operations are in compliance with ODOT standards and regulations.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among my coworkers.
- ODOT Construction Inspector – oversaw all phases of highway and bridge construction, including the sampling and testing of materials for use in highway construction and maintenance operations, providing oversight for contractors during highway construction projects, performing inspections, ensuring compliance with plans and contracts for highway construction activities, preparing progressive estimates, and providing oversight of all aspects of a single small or moderately sized construction project. Measure work completed by Contractor and calculate quantities for payment. Read and interpret plans, specifications, and ODOT Standards. Collect data and record Daily Work Activities in SiteManager.
Board of Directors, Oil Center Vol. Fire Dept.
Community Of Oil Center And Pontotoc County
01.2013 - Current
- Enhanced volunteer experience by effectively managing department decisions.
- Increased community engagement by assisting with outreach initiatives.
- Collaborated with five other Board members to seek involvement and improvements in policy decisions, fundraising and visibility of organization.
- Assisted with identifying and recruiting other board members, successfully recruiting one board member
- As I volunteer member of this Board of Directors for the Oil Center Volunteer Fire Department, I donate my time to help make decisions that increase the quality of service of the Oil Center Volunteer Fire Department for the Oil Center community as well as Pontotoc County through mutual aid agreements with other firefighting entities, as well as making decisions dictating the use of tax funds provided by the populous of Pontotoc County. Though this is not a payed position, I view it as a position where dedication is key to success.
Crew Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Pontotoc County District 2
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Pontotoc County District 2 | May 2017 - January 2022 | 4 years 8 months
- Troubleshot equipment problems and completed repairs and maintenance actions.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Led team of up to eight people focused on managing and improving efficiency, product quality and productivity.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts within the crew, promoting harmony and teamwork.
- Established positive relationships with the general public through high standards of honesty and fair play.
- Garnered training with road surfaces such as asphalt paving and chip seal operations as well as drainage control, road R.O.W. management and location and installation of new driveways.
Superintendent of Operations
Gene McCurdy's Backhoe Service
01.1986 - 12.2017
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new procedures.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment and addressing maintenance issues promptly.
- Managed a team of employees, ensuring their professional growth and adherence to safety standards.
- Optimized scheduling for increased productivity, effectively allocating resources and personnel.
- As Superintendent of Operations of a family owned and operated geo-technical construction company, installing underground public, residential, and municipal utilities such as water and sewer lines, high- and low-pressure gas lines, as well as both high and low voltage underground electrical systems for electric companies and coops located in Oklahoma. I also performed many horizontal boring operations using different boring techniques including wet and dry boring operations, force compaction bore holes, as well as some experience with pipe burst operations. I also have experience with excavating and trench safety protocols allowing me to keep my men safe while installing casings and conduits ranging in size from 2 inch to 24 inch beneath state highways, city streets, county roads and railroad R.O.W.s in Oklahoma as well as performing custom dirt work, oil field work and roustabout services, in addition to other odd services that were performed for the general public as a general contractor. Lastly, I would like to add that I am passionate about any construction project being performed in a manner that will leave the road or highway in a condition as good as it was before the issue of the permit for the project. I firmly believe that our highways are an important part of our national infrastructure as a whole and that entity needs dedicated attention and dedication to preserve and better it and through this belief, I am sincerely motivated to do my part to the best of my ability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ada High School
Ada, OK06.1989
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Deadline Adherence
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
Certification
Materials Sampling and Testing.
Timeline
Transportation Specialist
Oklahoma Department Of Transportation
01.2022 - Current
Crew Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Pontotoc County District 2
05.2017 - 01.2022
Board of Directors, Oil Center Vol. Fire Dept.
Community Of Oil Center And Pontotoc County
01.2013 - Current
Superintendent of Operations
Gene McCurdy's Backhoe Service
01.1986 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Ada High School
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