Ryan McMullen
Kennewick
Summary
Dedicated Road Maintenance Worker II with Benton County Road Dept., skilled in heavy equipment operation and traffic control. Enhanced road safety through effective pothole repairs and proactive vegetation management. Recognized for strong teamwork and communication skills, consistently improving motorist satisfaction and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Road Maintenance Worker II
Benton County Road Dept.
10.2013 - Current
- Assisted in repairing potholes and maintaining road surfaces.
- Learned safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete maintenance projects efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of job sites during road repair activities.
- Monitored weather conditions to anticipate impacts on maintenance schedules.
- Supported traffic control measures to ensure public safety during operations.
- Documented daily activities and repairs for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted with traffic control during construction projects, promoting the safety of workers and motorists alike.
- Improved road conditions by filling potholes, repairing cracks, and sealing surfaces with appropriate materials.
- Ensured proper signage installation and maintenance, facilitating clear communication of traffic rules and directions to drivers.
- Conducted routine equipment checks and performed minor repairs on machinery, ensuring optimal functionality throughout operations.
- Documented completed work accurately for recordkeeping purposes, enabling proper tracking of maintenance activities over time.
- Maintained roadside vegetation by trimming trees, shrubs, and grasses to ensure clear visibility for motorists.
- Contributed to a cleaner environment by clearing debris, litter, and hazardous materials from roadsides and drainage systems.
- Promoted teamwork within the crew by assisting coworkers with tasks such as loading/unloading equipment or providing guidance when necessary.
- Increased motorist satisfaction by responding promptly to reported road issues and addressing them as needed.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry best practices in road maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
- Enhanced road safety by performing regular inspections and identifying areas requiring maintenance or repairs.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal regulations governing road maintenance activities while ensuring work quality met established standards.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Managed inventory effectively by monitoring supplies usage rates and making procurement recommendations accordingly.
- Removed debris and snow and kept roadways and parking lots clear.
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Work zone safety
- Drainage maintenance
- Traffic control
- Excavation work
- Pavement marking
- Crack sealing
- Snow removal
- Hand tool proficiency
- Guardrail installation
- Fence repair
- First aid training
- Roadway inspection
- Vegetation management
- Asphalt paving
- Grading techniques
- Sidewalk construction
- Landscaping maintenance
- Bridge repair
- Hazardous material handling
- Concrete finishing
- Erosion control
- Safe equipment handling
- Debris and litter control
- Verbal and written communication
- Safe machinery operation
- Safety procedures
- Road repairs
- Ditch grading
- Interpersonal and written communication
Certification
Spray license since 2008
CDL in 2009
Flagged card since 2012
Timeline
Road Maintenance Worker II
Benton County Road Dept.
10.2013 - Current
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