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Nathan Nelson

Almena

Summary

Operations Manager with a strong work ethic and proven leadership at Barron County Highway Department. Expert in managing complex projects and enhancing team performance. Skilled in operations management and problem-solving, consistently achieving project deadlines while ensuring high-quality standards and safety compliance. Committed to fostering professional development and effective communication within teams.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Barron County Highway Department
12.2020 - Current
  • Directs the work of subordinate staff. Participates in the selection of new employees. Provides training and instruction. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge to the Commissioner.
  • Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff.
  • Identifies staff development needs and notified Commissioner of department training recommendations.
  • Inspects and monitors County, State and Local roads and structures for maintenance and repairs.
  • Inspects and prepares estimates for road maintenance activities for other municipalities within the County at their request.
  • Oversees the day-to-day operational activities of assigned areas, including coordination of scheduled maintenance and construction and responds to emergency situations and weather events. Monitors effectiveness of operations to provide adequate coverage for responsibilities
  • Monitors weather and road conditions to determine if and when to dispatch crew members to perform plowing/salting/sanding functions during winter months of snow/ice conditions.
  • Organizes and coordinates road construction and maintenance activities including road construction, resurfacing, drainage grading and repair
  • Responds to emergency situations as needed and provides technical expertise to ensure that all aspects of the situation are handled in a proper and legal manner.
  • Schedules and manages winter maintenance of snow and ice removal of all State, County roads, handles related complaint calls.
  • Assists in preparation of the department budget as it relates to highway operations; monitors and tracks budgets as well as project budgets; monitors unit costs of Maintenance for the County and State. Authorizes expenditures for activities, equipment, staff, or other operational needs.
  • Participates in long and short range departmental planning, reviews progress, and schedules contractors for work.
  • Supervises operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • And all other duties as assigned.

Shaping Foreman

Barron County Highway Department
01.2015 - 12.2020
  • Operated shaping and grading equipment ahead of the asphalt paving operation, maintained equipment
  • Trained new employees to operate equipment.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Ensured timely completion of shaping projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required, assisted in the repair of equipment.
  • Filled in for Paving, Crushing, Construction, Culvert, and Maintenance foreman's during their absences and lead their crews.
  • Developed strong relationships with municipalities, including Patrolmen and their board members.
  • Adapted to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
  • Improved client satisfaction with meticulous oversight of project requirements and quality standards.
  • Achieved deadlines consistently, often finishing ahead of schedule.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process for new team members, selecting candidates who demonstrated skills needed for success within the department.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Barron County Highway Department
05.1999 - 01.2015
  • I started out as a seasonal laborer with a shovel in my hand. I worked my way up to operating excavators, bulldozers, scrapers, graders, rollers, skid steers, loaders, crushing and paving equipment. I also operated dump trucks, water trucks, plow trucks, semis, and lowboys to transport materials, and heavy equipment.

Education

Associate's Degree - Agronomy

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN

WCHA
Wisconsin

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Operations management
  • Communication
  • Team leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliability

Timeline

Operations Manager

Barron County Highway Department
12.2020 - Current

Shaping Foreman

Barron County Highway Department
01.2015 - 12.2020

Heavy Equipment Operator

Barron County Highway Department
05.1999 - 01.2015

Associate's Degree - Agronomy

Ridgewater College

WCHA

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