Re'Quin Ratchford
Syracuse
Summary
Skilled, dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in street maintenance and hazardous condition identification. Known for effective decision making and project monitoring, ensuring timely completion while maintaining safety standards and equipment operation. Committed to ensuring project compliance, worksite safety mentoring team members to ensure operational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Street Repair Foreman
Department Of Public Works Bureau Street Services
Syracuse, NY
10.2013 - Current
- Supervised daily street maintenance operations to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation, safety protocols and best practices in street services.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential issues and facilitating timely resolutions to maintain schedule adherence.
- Conducting regular inspections of work sites to ensure quality control and compliance with municipal guidelines.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Operation of difficult road construction equipment.
- Placed orders for asphalt determined by measurements gathered onsite.
Temp Worker
Department Of Public Works Bureau Street Services
Syracuse, NY
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Operated street maintenance equipment to support infrastructure projects.
- Assisted in the repair and maintenance of city streets and sidewalks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Implemented safety protocols during roadwork and construction activities.
Home Energy Technician
Halco Home Energy
Phelps, NY
10.2009 - 01.2011
- Conducted thorough energy audits to identify savings opportunities for clients.
- Assisted in developing tailored solutions to optimize energy consumption in residential properties.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for system installation and maintenance procedures.
- Mentored new staff on safety protocols and compliance standards for energy installations.
- Completed TREAT files for customers showing energy efficient improvements recommended to the homeowner.
Education
General Studies
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY2003
High School Diploma -
William Nottingham Sr. High School
Syracuse, NY06-2002
Skills
- 10 years of Commercial Driving experience
- Attention to detail and identifying hazardous conditions
- Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a John Deere 625 front loader, a Wirtgen Super 2003-3i paving machine, a Hamm Roller HD 90i and a Skid Steer with milling head
- Task delegation
- Insulation, Air sealing and Home Energy
- Crew leadership and supervising abilities
- Good decision making skills
- Snow plowing and removal
- Job site safety
- Road construction equipment operation
Certification
- O.S.H.A. 30 Certificate of Completion -Syracuse, NY
- Graduate Certificate: Trenching & Excavating, C.S.E.A. Local 1000 AFSCME Train-the-Trainer Program - Saratoga Springs, NY
- Graduate Certificate: Hazard Communication/Right To Know C.S.E.A. Local 1000 AFSCME Train-the-Trainer Program - Saratoga Springs, NY
- Graduate Certificate: Temporary Traffic Control C.S.E.A Local 1000 AFSCME Train-the Trainer Program - Saratoga Springs, NY
- H.V.A.C. Certification Technician Type 1 & 2: heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning OCM BOCES - Liverpool, NY
Timeline
Street Repair Foreman
Department Of Public Works Bureau Street Services
10.2013 - Current
Temp Worker
Department Of Public Works Bureau Street Services
08.2011 - 10.2013
Home Energy Technician
Halco Home Energy
10.2009 - 01.2011
General Studies
Erie Community College
High School Diploma -
William Nottingham Sr. High School