Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Highway Maintainer
Illinois Department of Tranportation
Troy, IL
12.2022 - Current
Professionally represented both the State of Illinois and IDOT during trainings, meetings, and converstations with the public.
Assisted in the repairs and preventative maintenance of heavy equipment such as mowers, tractors, backhoes, skid loaders, trucks, tar pots, crack sealers, and more.
Clear debris from roadsides to ensure safe passage for motorists.
Removed snow from highways using a variety of tools and techniques.
Led on the ground with ditch crews while setting uo and operating the Spectra laser Leveling GL412N system.
Communicated with other workers regarding traffic flow patterns during construction activities.
Set up temporary warning signs around construction zones to alert drivers of potential hazards.
Worked seamlessly with all other highway maintainers, administration, support staff, landowners, and business owners.
Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while working on the job site.
Propane Delivery Driver and Service Tech
Gateway FS and Wade Sales and Service
Breese , IL
09.2021 - 11.2022
Received orders for propane delivery and ensured accuracy of order details.
Verified customer's identity prior to delivering propane.
Inspected truck, cargo tanks, and related equipment before each delivery.
Maintained records of deliveries, including volume delivered, mileage logs, and customers served.
Concrete/Rock Slinger Driver
Quad County Ready Mix
New Baden, IL
04.1997 - 08.2021
Inspected truck before and after each shift for safety concerns or maintenance needs.
Transported loads of concrete mix to designated sites in a safe and efficient manner.
Communicated with dispatchers regarding load status, arrivals times and any other issues that arose during deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Community High School
Breese
05-1995
Skills
Safety Procedures
Heavy Equipment Operations
Road Construction
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Hazardous Materials Handling
Excellent Communication
Certification
CDL-A/Endorsements: X and K
Hazmat Certified
Flagger Certified
Ethics Certified
Harassment and Discrimination Certified
IGBTQIA and Equity and Inclusion Certified
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Training
Graduate Assistant – Project FLEX at Northern Illinois University & Illinois Department of Juvenile JusticeGraduate Assistant – Project FLEX at Northern Illinois University & Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice