Robert Burns
Woburn,MA
Summary
Effective highway maintenance worker proudly offering several years' experience in various types of road projects, including snow and ice removal, shoulder repairs and sign replacement. A hard worker and efficient employee working in all types of weather conditions with relative ease. Offering skills in team collaboration, communication and leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Highway Maintenance Worker
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Arlington, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for road repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections of highways and roadways for safety hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete roadway projects
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Implemented safety protocols while performing maintenance tasks on highways.
- Participated in training sessions on new equipment and maintenance techniques.
- Cleared debris from roadsides to ensure safe passage for motorists.
- Loaded trucks with supplies needed for daily maintenance operations.
- Set up temporary warning signs around construction zones to alert drivers of potential hazards.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Repaired traffic signs damaged by weather or accidents.
- Responded to emergency situations involving hazardous materials spills on roadways.
- Coordinated with team members to complete projects efficiently and within scheduled timelines.
Truck Driver
Horizon Air
Lynnfield, Massachusetts
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Operated commercial trucks to transport cargo efficiently and safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delivery updates.
- Adhered to traffic laws and safety regulations during all driving operations.
- Loaded and unloaded freight, securing cargo for safe transport.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
Working Foreman
A&B Services
Woburn, Massachusetts
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity.
- Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and requested supplies as needed.
- Resolved conflicts within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Communicated effectively with customers and workers alike, answering inquiries and questions and responding to complaints.
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, labor costs, material expenditures.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, tools, and materials to maintain quality standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and repair costs.
- Operated various types of power tools safely and efficiently to make repairs or adjustments.
- Responded to emergency situations as needed.
- Located utility lines to diagnose and repair issues.
- Identified potential hazards associated with operating a utility system and took appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Read and interpreted utility maps and plans to locate and diagnose underground infrastructure issues.
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Roadway inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocol implementation
- Traffic sign repair
- Emergency response coordination
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Manual labor
- Lane closures
- Pavement markings
- Street sweeping
- Power tool proficiency
- Safe equipment handling
- Shoulder repairs
- Snow and ice removal
- Asphalt paving
- Drainage system maintenance
- Hazardous material handling
- Load transport
- Work zone safety
- Landscaping maintenance
- Excavation work
- Debris and litter control
- Debris removal
Certification
- Commercial Drivers License Class A
Hoisting Engineer 2A 1C 4G
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Worker
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
01.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Horizon Air
12.2021 - 01.2023
Working Foreman
A&B Services
09.2016 - 12.2021