Ryan Bushnell
Fort Bragg,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in equipment operation and emergency response, honed at the California Department of Transportation and other notable organizations. Excelled in leadership roles, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency. Skilled in complex problem-solving and effective communication, consistently achieving and surpassing goals with a proactive approach.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Caltrans Equipment Operator II
California Department Of Transportation Caltrans
Fort Bragg, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Performed routine cleaning tasks on assigned equipment before returning it back into service.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines prior to use each day.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
Road Maintenance Supervisor
Mendocino County Department of Transportation
Fort Bragg, CA
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Plan, coordinate, and perform road maintenance and special projects
- Lead crew to perform all tasks safely and in a timely manner
- Operate commercial vehicles and equipment, while conducting pre and post trip inspections on the equipment
- Ensure that crew is performing inspections properly
- Produce weekly safety meetings
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports pertaining to payroll, production, inventory, record keeping
- Perform weekly site inspections at landfills in Caspar and Laytonville.
- Served as Supervisor I, II, and i several different locations
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Captain
Fort Bragg Fire Department
Fort Bragg, CA
12.2009 - 11.2021
- Lead crews during emergency and non emergency calls for service
- Operate various equipment in various conditions and times of day
- Ensure crew perform all operations safely and efficiently
- Ensure proper handling of disposal in hazardous waste operations.
- Monitored and managed tactical communications to control information and focus resources.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Developed and implemented fire safety training programs for personnel.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Participated in public outreach events designed to educate citizens about fire safety best practices.
- Monitored shift activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Land Security Officer
Mendocino Redwood Company
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Protect and secure company assets
- Patrol timberland and report unauthorized access and incidents
- Produce reports as needed.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Premises Technician
Pacific Bell Telephone Company
11.2014 - 10.2017
- Install and repair high speed Internet for commercial and residential customers
- Troubleshoot and test using testing devices
- Ensure customer satisfaction and educate customers on equipment
- Maintained company vehicle and company equipment.
- Educated customers on how to use [Type] service.
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP, and CTI applications.
- Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
- Provided training to customers to enhance use and understanding of network systems.
Community Service Officer
Fort Bragg Police Department
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Transport persons to county jail
- Perform animal control operations
- Perform parking enforcement
- Handle calls for service and complete reports as needed.
- Assisted police officers in routine investigations by canvassing areas, collecting and documenting evidence and coordinating community responses.
- Responded to and processed found property calls, logging details and filing required reports for further action.
- Offered security presence to special events to scan guests, monitor premises and removed unauthorized individuals.
- Patrolled assigned zones to look for criminal violations and safety issues.
- Wrote citations for offenders and explained procedures.
- Prepared accurate and thorough burglary and theft reports.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
Route Driver
Eel River Fuels
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Deliver fuel to commercial and residential customers
- Perform pre and post trip inspections and operate commercial trucks in a safe manner
- Ensure proper loading and unloading of hazardous materials
- Service customers on route and operate commercial truck safely
- Perform pre and post trip inspections.
- Inspected and loaded delivery trucks and picked up customer returns.
- Logged mileage, stops, orders and carton counts for each route.
- Decreased customer dissatisfaction [Number]% by providing on-time or ahead of schedule delivery.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers to promote continued business opportunities.
- Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Developed strong customer base through efficient and reliable service.
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher for delivery route details and changes.
Route Driver
Waste Managment
10.2008 - 10.2012
- Decreased customer dissatisfaction [Number]% by providing on-time or ahead of schedule delivery.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers to promote continued business opportunities.
- Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
Driver/Operator/Laborer/Lube Technician
Baxman Gravel
08.2004 - 10.2008
- Operate heavy equipment and drive commercial vehicles in a safe and productive manner.
- Complied with legal and company requirements to create safe, efficient work environment.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Performed frequent heavy lifting up to [Number] pounds, climbing and working in confined spaces to achieve company goals.
- Operated industrial equipment and hand tools for company in [Type] industry.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Maintained, cleaned and performed basic repairs on [Type] manufacturing equipment.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
Education
Fire Instructor I -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CAFiber optics splicing and fusing Post certification -
Nashville State College
PC 832 Firearms Familiarization -
American River College
Sacramento, CAPC 832 Laws of Arrest Fire science California State Fire Marshal - Fort -
Monterey Pennisula College
Bragg, CAFire Command 1A Basic firefighter academy Cal Fire -
Willits, CA80 hour basic Fire academy Fire science -
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CAHigh School Diploma - science
General
Fort Bragg High School
Fort Bragg, CASkills
- Site maintenance Equipment maintenance and operation
- Ability to effectively communicate Dedication to safe operations
- Emergency Situations
- Complex Problem-Solving Abilities
- Firearms Training
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Budget Management
- Active Listening Skills
- Asset Protection
- Medical Emergency Response
- Safe Driving
- Excellent Time Management
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Excellent Time Management
- Supervising Subordinates
- Maintain Records
Skills
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Excellent Time Management
- Daily Reports
- Supervising Subordinates
- Maintain Records
- Accident Response
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Maintenance Requirements
Accomplishments
- Fort Bragg Firefighter of the year 2016
- VFW american legion Firefighter of the year 2014
Timeline
Caltrans Equipment Operator II
California Department Of Transportation Caltrans
09.2023 - Current
Road Maintenance Supervisor
Mendocino County Department of Transportation
03.2019 - 09.2023
Land Security Officer
Mendocino Redwood Company
11.2017 - 03.2019
Premises Technician
Pacific Bell Telephone Company
11.2014 - 10.2017
Community Service Officer
Fort Bragg Police Department
03.2014 - 10.2014
Route Driver
Eel River Fuels
10.2012 - 03.2014
Captain
Fort Bragg Fire Department
12.2009 - 11.2021
Route Driver
Waste Managment
10.2008 - 10.2012
Driver/Operator/Laborer/Lube Technician
Baxman Gravel
08.2004 - 10.2008
Fire Instructor I -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Fiber optics splicing and fusing Post certification -
Nashville State College
PC 832 Firearms Familiarization -
American River College
PC 832 Laws of Arrest Fire science California State Fire Marshal - Fort -
Monterey Pennisula College
Fire Command 1A Basic firefighter academy Cal Fire -
80 hour basic Fire academy Fire science -
Mendocino College
High School Diploma - science
General
Fort Bragg High School
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