Paul Jon Liimatainen
Moose Lake,MN
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges and opportunities to learn, grow and expand my skills while taking on greater responsibilities. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and effective communication. I can also adapt to working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Worker
Carlton County Transportation
Carlton, Minnesota
05.2014 - Current
- Remove snow and ice with Plows, Pay Loaders, Motor Graders and other equipment as needed
- Maintain County Highways and right-of-way
- Operate Tandem Plow Truck
- Set up safe work zones to protect workers and motorists during maintenance activities.
- Staged and set up safe road closures
- Saw Cutting Asphalt
- Executed crack grinding to maintain road integrity
- Maintain and Repair Equipment
- Operate Motor Grader
- Operate the Skid Loader and attachments
- Operate Agricultural Tractors and attachments
- Operate Pay Loader
- Inspect Trucks, Tractors, and Maintenance Equipment before daily use.
- Maintain records of materials used and work performed on assigned projects.
School Bus Driver
Barnum Schools ISD #91
Barnum, Minnesota
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Operated school bus routes for students safely
- Monitored student behavior and enforced safety rules on the bus.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections and reported concerns to supervisor
- Kept the bus clean and orderly for the comfort of students.
- Developed positive relationships with the students
- Substitute School Bus Driver and had to be flexible with route changes
Assistant Manager
All Rental
Calhan, Colorado
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Prepared Rental Contracts
- Executed Equipment delivery and retrieval using Semi-Truck and Trailer
- Repaired and Maintained Equipment
- Processed Accounts and Billing
- Ordered Parts and Equipment as needed
- Worked with customers in maintaining positive relationships and addressing concerns
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment
Owner and Operator
Peaks Nutrition
Colorado Springs, Colorado
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Managed the daily operations of the nutrition club which included billing, customer relations, advertising, maintenance, ordering supplies and networking
- Advertised for New Business with Chamber of Commerce, Newspapers, Personal Invites, etc.
- Built out the leased property
- Made protein shakes to meet customer preferences
- Kept nutrition club clean for customer satisfaction
Highway Maintenance Worker
El Paso County
Colorado Springs, Colorado
09.2007 - 11.2011
- Snow and Ice removal with Plow Equipment
- Maintained County Highways and right-of-way
- Operated Motor Grader, Skid Loader, Pay Loader and Rubber Tire Backhoe
- Tandem Dump Truck Driver
- Maintained and Repaired Signal Lights
- Maintained Crosswalks and Road Markings
- Repaired Drainage Problems
- Fabricated and Maintained Traffic signs
- Maintained and Operated Long Line Striper
- Maintained Operated Small Striper
- Marked out roads according to blueprints for long striper
- Repaired Bridge and Guard Rails
- Prepared roads for chip seal application
- Installed and removed work zones and road closures
- Utilized Flexi Program to streamline operations
- Fabricated Signposts and Stubs
Auto Mechanic
Jerry's Auto Electric
Cloquet, Minnesota
08.2003 - 09.2007
- Diagnosed all mechanical issues and repaired as needed
- Repaired alternators, starters, and battery charging systems
- Provided automotive electrical services for various vehicles.
- Analyzed and diagnosed automotive problems and completed work as needed.
- Tested circuits using multimeters and other diagnostic equipment.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Maintained clean work areas and organized tools for daily repairs.
- Worked with Customers so they had a positive experience
- Operated Tow Truck
- Inventoried stock, placed orders and verified receipt to keep supplies ready.
- Oversaw property upkeep to ensure cleanliness and safety.
- Administered Accounts Receivable
Equipment Operator
Omar's Sand & Gravel
Carlton, Minnesota
05.1999 - 08.2003
- Screener/Wash Plant Operator
- Operated Pay Loader, Excavator, Skid Steer and Rubber Tire Backhoe
- Operated end dump truck to transport materials efficiently
- Operated tandem dump truck for material transportation
- Delivered Sand and Gravel Materials to appropriate Customers
- Maintained and Repaired Trucks and Equipment
- Repaired Screener/Wash Plant
- Fabricated Various Parts for Screener/Wash Plant and Conveyors
Crusher Operator
Anderson Brother's Construction
Brainerd, Minnesota
04.2002 - 06.2002
- Operated rock crusher at construction site
- Diagnosed and Repaired Electrical/Mechanical problems for the Rock Crusher, Conveyers and Pay Loader
- Fabricated parts for Rock Crusher and Conveyors
- Preformed Gradation Tests of Aggregate being produced
- Operated pay loader to move materials
- Prepared level work site for new operations
Education
Diploma of Occupational Proficiency in Heavy Equipment And Maintenance - Heavy Equipment Operator
Central Lakes College
Staples, MN05-2001
High School Diploma -
Esko High School
Esko, MN05-1989
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operator and Maintenance
- Roadway Maintenance
- Work Zone Setup
- Commercial Truck Operator
- Problem solving
- Versatile and Adaptable
- Clear communication
Certification
- Class A/CDL Driver's License
- Tanker Endorsement
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Worker
Carlton County Transportation
05.2014 - Current
School Bus Driver
Barnum Schools ISD #91
01.2014 - 05.2014
Assistant Manager
All Rental
05.2012 - 12.2013
Owner and Operator
Peaks Nutrition
11.2011 - 08.2012
Highway Maintenance Worker
El Paso County
09.2007 - 11.2011
Auto Mechanic
Jerry's Auto Electric
08.2003 - 09.2007
Crusher Operator
Anderson Brother's Construction
04.2002 - 06.2002
Equipment Operator
Omar's Sand & Gravel
05.1999 - 08.2003
Diploma of Occupational Proficiency in Heavy Equipment And Maintenance - Heavy Equipment Operator
Central Lakes College
High School Diploma -
Esko High School