Robert Hickman
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Focused Traffic Controller with four years of experience. Adept at ensuring worker, driver and pedestrian safety and staying alert after long hours of work in varying weather conditions. Successful at fast and efficient sign set up and following directions with little to no supervision.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traffic Controller
Statewide Safety & Sign
07.2016 - Current
- Communicated instructions to pilots through clear delivery and enunciation.
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Worked with foreman to create effective temporary traffic control schemes.
- Stood for 10 hours with "Stop/Slow" paddle directing traffic.
Safety Coordinator
Certified Safety Specialist
07.2009 - 12.2013
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
Machine Operator
Ball Corporation
02.1998 - 06.2006
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed production records and identifying hold-ups.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration and adjusted machines or replaced tools to eliminate problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vacaville High
06-1986
Skills
- Weather updates
- Ground traffic control
- Safety protocols
- Clear and effective communications
- Traffic sign set up knowledge
- Two-way radio proficiency
- National Safety Council Flagger Trained
- California traffic control flagger
Certification
ISN Certification 2025-2029
ATSSA Certification 2025-2029
Plant Processing Operations Certification 2013
Timeline
Traffic Controller
Statewide Safety & Sign
07.2016 - Current
Safety Coordinator
Certified Safety Specialist
07.2009 - 12.2013
Machine Operator
Ball Corporation
02.1998 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Vacaville High