Michale Kirschling
Racine County Public Works Highway Dept.
Racine
47
years of professional experience
Seasoned highway operations leader with 25+ years of experience in roadway maintenance, crew supervision, and DOT compliance. Known for safe, efficient project coordination, equipment oversight, and strong relationship building across teams and local agencies.
Work History
Assistant Highway Superintendent
16 Years 8 Months- Oversaw 85 employees
- Scheduled snow and ice control response, prioritizing routes and public safety.
- Oversaw equipment usage, inspections, and preventive maintenance for the highway fleet.
- Enforced safety procedures and DOT compliance throughout field operations.
- Managed daily work assignments, balancing labor, materials, and seasonal workloads.
- Reviewed road conditions and identified needed repairs, improvements, and emergency response actions.
- Communicated with contractors, local officials, and staff to support maintenance priorities.
Highway Foreman
5 Years 9 Months- skill_0 Coordinated highway crew schedules and prioritized daily roadway maintenance tasks for optimal resource allocation.
- skill_1 Supervised snowplow and ice control operations to ensure safety on county roads during winter conditions.
- skill_0 Coordinated highway crew schedules and assigned daily roadway maintenance priorities.
- skill_3 Directed asphalt patching, shoulder repairs, and ditch maintenance to enhance roadway integrity and public safety.
- skill_4 Trained crew members on safe equipment use, traffic control, and work procedures.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Repair stormwater catch basins
- Forestry tree clearing
Highway Road Maintenance Dept. Patrolman
4 Years 6 Months- Patrolled highway routes to identify drainage, signage, and pavement issues.
- Operated trucks, plows, and maintenance equipment for routine roadway repairs.
- Coordinated with crew members on work zone safety and traffic control setup.
- Inspected county roads and shoulders for hazards, debris, and maintenance needs.
- Removed snow, ice, brush, and roadway obstructions to maintain safe travel.
Stockroom Clerk / Radio Dispatcher
3 Years 3 Months- Managed stockroom inventory, ensuring accurate records for highway department parts and supplies.
- Issued tools, materials, and equipment to crews according to daily work orders.
- Tracked incoming shipments, verified deliveries, and resolved discrepancies in supply orders.
- Organized storage areas to improve accessibility and support efficient parts retrieval.
Parts Department Manager
17 Years- Managed special orders, ensuring timely sourcing of hard-to-find Buick and GM components.
- Supervised parts counter operations, supporting technicians and retail customers with accurate requests.
- Directed parts inventory controls, balancing stock levels with dealership service demand.
- Implemented pricing and merchandising standards to improve parts department organization.
- Trained staff on parts lookup systems, catalog navigation, and order verification procedures.
Education
GED
Skills
Relationship management
Project oversight
Construction supervision
Quality assurance
Safety compliance
Construction oversight
Training oversight
Crew training
Timeline
Assistant Highway Superintendent
Racine County Public Works Highway Dept.
2008.04 - 2024.12Read More
Highway Foreman
Racine County Public Works Highway Dept.
2002.07 - 2008.04Read More
Highway Road Maintenance Dept. Patrolman
Racine County Public Works Highway Dept.
1997.12 - 2002.06Read More
Stockroom Clerk / Radio Dispatcher
Racine County Public Works Highway Dept.
1994.08 - 1997.11Read More
Parts Department Manager
Allen Buick/Ray Wilkinson
1977.08 - 1994.08Read More
Gateway Technical College
GED
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