Nicholas West
South Range
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic and adaptable. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Worker
Douglas County Highway Department
Hawthorne
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained records of materials used and work performed on assigned projects.
- Assisted in the installation of new highway features, such as guardrails
- Repaired guard rails damaged by collisions or extreme weather conditions.
- Set up temporary warning signs around construction zones to alert drivers of potential hazards.
- Sealed cracks in pavement to prevent water infiltration and erosion.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution.
- Loaded dirt, gravel, and rock into dump truck beds.
- Mow ditches with the boom mower.
- Plow Highway 35 in the winter.
- Trained in on the excavator, grader, bulldozer, skid steer and forklift.
- Hauled asphalt and backed up to the paver.
- I worked the night shift in the winter, checking the roads and calling people in when we got snow, and also plowing Highway 53.
Firefighter/EMR
parkland/Oakland fire department
South Range
06.2023 - Current
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, and other tools.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated the pumps on the engine and drafted water.
- Documented patient information, vitals, medications, treatments, and results in EMR systems.
- Trained in wildland firefighting.
- Captain of the Parkland Fire Department.
Shop Help
Poplar Auto
South Range
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Repaired damaged bodywork following collisions or accidents.
- Repaired minor damages such as chips in paintwork or scratches on bodywork.
- Repaired damaged bodywork with welding equipment where required.
- Performed wheel alignment adjustments using specialized equipment.
- Installed K9 cages in squad cars.
- Oil changes.
- I installed a new transfer case in a Ford Edge.
- Mount and balance tires.
Cook
Manitou INN
Superior
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- I cook on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
Education
Fire Officer
Northwoods Tech
Superior, WI10-2024
Emergency Medical Responder
Northwoods Tech
Superior, WI08-2024
Introduction Fire Fighting
Northwoods Tech
Superior, WI11-2023
High School Diploma -
Superior High School
Superior, WI06-2023
Flux Core Arc Welding
Northwoods Tech
Superior, WI05-2023
Skills
- Medical aid
- Equipment maintenance
- Snow clearing
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Problem solving
- Maintenance and repair
- Vehicle maintenance
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Worker
Douglas County Highway Department
11.2023 - Current
Firefighter/EMR
parkland/Oakland fire department
06.2023 - Current
Shop Help
Poplar Auto
03.2023 - 11.2023
Cook
Manitou INN
07.2021 - 03.2023
Fire Officer
Northwoods Tech
Emergency Medical Responder
Northwoods Tech
Introduction Fire Fighting
Northwoods Tech
High School Diploma -
Superior High School
Flux Core Arc Welding
Northwoods Tech
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