Robert Williams
Ruther Glen,Virginia
Summary
Dynamic Transportation Operator with extensive experience at the Virginia Dept. of Transportation, excelling in heavy machinery operation and traffic management. Known for exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills, I effectively coordinated projects and ensured compliance with safety regulations, enhancing operational efficiency and safety on roadways.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Operator 3
Virginia Dept. of Transportation
04.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for road maintenance and construction projects.
- Assisted in traffic management during roadwork, ensuring safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Monitored weather conditions to adjust operations for safety and efficiency.
- Documented daily activities and incidents accurately in compliance with departmental guidelines.
- Use HMMS to submit employee time and daily work.
- Form and pour concrete sidewalks, ditches, wing walls and head walls per plan specs.
- Removed and replaced asphalt in roadways which included repairing roadway substrate if needed.
- Read and interpret plans and site drawings.
- Install BMPs according to federal, state, and local regulations, which are outlined in a SWPPP.
- Installed erosion control to include seed and straw, riprap check dams, silt fence, wattles, hydroseeding, gabions, and geotextiles to name a few.
- Maintained and repaired stormwater basins.
- Used rotary laser level and site transit to establish benchmarks and grade.
- Installed pump outs in active creeks and streams to be able to complete work in the dry.
- Record keeping of daily work using spreadsheets and keeping a daily log.
- Planning and scheduling work so to be as efficient and cost effective as possible.
Transportation Operator 2
Virginia Dept. of Transportation
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Maintained and repaired roadways, ditches and state right-of-ways.
- Operated heavy and light machinery for tasks like pothole patching and snow removal.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Responded to emergencies such as traffic accidents and natural disasters to maintain safe and clear roadways.
- Installed traffic control and set up work zones using Va. Work Area Protection Manual and the Va. Manual on Uniform Control Devices.
- Mow and cut brush to maintain site distance on right-of-ways.
- Worked outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, for emergency operations.
- Ensured proper work zone safety by setting up traffic control and wearing proper personal protective equipment.
- Identified workplace safety hazards and adhered to all safety rules and procedures.
Asphalt Milling Foreman
White Oak Asphalt Paving
05.2015 - 11.2019
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation for efficient workflow management.
- Mentored team members on equipment operation and maintenance best practices.
- Conducted site inspections to identify issues and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Was responsible for keeping daily work logs and spreadsheets.
- Was responsible for keeping employees time and schedules.
- Ordering materials and scheduling work to maintain efficient and cost effective work sites.
- Communicated with contractors and inspectors to insure work being done was within proper specs.
Brickmason / Carpenter
Sticks and Stones Construction Co.
07.2009 - 01.2015
- Constructed and repaired brick structures, enhancing durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure adherence to architectural plans and specifications.
- Supervised junior masons, providing training on techniques and safety practices.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of craftsmanship.
- Built structures according to plans and adhered to all building codes.
- Was responsible for determining materials needed and ordering such material from take offs of building plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stafford Senior High School
Stafford, VASkills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- I pride myself on professionalism and punctuality
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Blueprint reading
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Good math skills
Certification
- AASHTO/TTS: Erosion and Sediment Control
- VDOT Fire Extinguisher Training
- Occupant Emergency Action Plan
- SEAP FY2026: Safety Videos for Field Employees
- Salt Infrastructure: Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention
- Facility Leak and Spill Control Awareness Training
- Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training
- Gradall(Telescoping Excavator) Operator
- Forklift Operation 1-4
- Facility Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan- SWPPP
- Adult CPR with AED
- Construction: Caught-in or Caught-between
- Ferguson Roller Familiarization Training
- Contract Monitor Training
- SHRP-2 National TIM Responder Training Program
- Chipper Operations Safety
- VDOT Crystalline Silica Standard Awareness Training
Timeline
Transportation Operator 3
Virginia Dept. of Transportation
04.2023 - Current
Transportation Operator 2
Virginia Dept. of Transportation
04.2020 - 04.2023
Asphalt Milling Foreman
White Oak Asphalt Paving
05.2015 - 11.2019
Brickmason / Carpenter
Sticks and Stones Construction Co.
07.2009 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Stafford Senior High School