Rickey Huffman
Chattahoochee,Florida
Summary
Grew up in a lower middle class home with an older brother as well as an older sister. The three of us children were born within the first thirty four months of parents' marriage. Were raised by both parents until their passing.
Was raised to love the sport of baseball.
Married to wonderful wife Teresa, for 43 years. Raised thee children, two girls, and one son. Now range from 41years to 33 years in age. All have blessed us with grandchildren
Travel as much as possible.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
System Manager
Stoddard County Public Water District 4
Dexter, Missouri
06.2005 - 12.2021
- Responded to incidents quickly, troubleshot problems and corrected faults.
- Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align and execute strategies that would meet client's vision, mission and purpose.
- As only employee, responded to all calls twenty four hours per day seven days per week.
- Repaired broken water mains with assistance from contract labor excavator.
- Maintained all appurtenances.
- Made new service connections.
- Read customer meters and entered data to billing program. Printed and mailed customer billing statements monthly. Collected accounts receivable, prepared and made bank deposits.
- Wrote checks to all district vendors monthly.
- Attended monthly board of directors meetings to present new business, discuss old business and record official minutes.
Director of Public Works
City Of Bloomfield
Bloomfield, Missouri
06.1987 - 02.2005
- Analyzed completed projects against established budgets to track spending and determine levels of success.
- Retained strong knowledge of utilities production, facilities management and wastewater treatment through hands-on leadership.
- Addressed conflicts with staff and public immediately, listening to all sides and making educated decisions regarding resolutions.
- Reviewed each departmental employee's work performance and advised on ways to improve overall progress.
- Addressed conflicts with staff and public immediately, listening to all sides and making educated decisions regarding resolutions
- Retained strong knowledge of utilities production, facilities management and wastewater treatment through hands-on leadership
- Analyzed completed projects against established budgets to track spending and determine levels of success
Machine Operator
Southern Machine & Tool
Poplar Bluff, MO
03.1986 - 06.1987
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
Maintenance Worker
Sikeston Health Care
Sikeston, MO
09.1983 - 08.1985
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
Education
No Degree - Machine Shop Technology
Sikeston Career And Technology Center
Sikeston, MO02.1986
No Degree - Leadership Skills
Seventh Army Noncommissioned Officers' Academy
Bad Tolz , Germany11.1980
No Degree - Plumbing Specialist
USAF School of Applied Aerospace Sciences
Sheppard AFB, Texas05.1975
High School Diploma -
Sikeston Sr. High School
Sikeston, MO05.1973
Skills
- Production Work
- Work Orders
- Hardware Purchasing
- Administration Protocols
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Office Organization
- Status Updates
- Customer Satisfaction
- Building Repairs
- Operational Support
- Corrective Actions
- Maintenance Organization and Development
Timeline
System Manager
Stoddard County Public Water District 4
06.2005 - 12.2021
Director of Public Works
City Of Bloomfield
06.1987 - 02.2005
Machine Operator
Southern Machine & Tool
03.1986 - 06.1987
Maintenance Worker
Sikeston Health Care
09.1983 - 08.1985
No Degree - Machine Shop Technology
Sikeston Career And Technology Center
No Degree - Leadership Skills
Seventh Army Noncommissioned Officers' Academy
No Degree - Plumbing Specialist
USAF School of Applied Aerospace Sciences
High School Diploma -
Sikeston Sr. High School
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