Steve Jones
Elburn,IL
Summary
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
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Geneva, Illinois
Geneva, IL
11.2013 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and storm drains.
- Applied asphalt patching material to repair potholes in roads.
- Provided assistance to other departments within the organization when requested.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing assigned duties.
- Operated snowplows in order to clear roads of snow accumulation.
- Removed debris from roadways.
- Inspected roads for potholes and other maintenance issues.
- Installed traffic signs, signals, and guardrails as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with required materials for assigned tasks.
- Collected litter from streets using appropriate tools provided by the city and township authority.
- Maintained records of work performed on a daily basis.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any problems or delays encountered during job performance.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Flagged motorists to provide warning of obstacles and repair work.
Paid On-Call Firefighter/Fire Lieutenant
Geneva Fire Department
Geneva, IL
02.2004 - Current
- Worked closely with local law enforcement officials when required at scene of an incident.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately following each call.
- Attended community events to promote fire safety awareness among citizens.
- Participated in departmental meetings regarding policies and procedures updates or changes.
- Provided public education about fire prevention techniques such as installing smoke alarms and extinguishers.
- Conducted search and rescue operations at incidents involving structure fires or hazardous materials release sites.
- Responded to motor vehicle accidents for extrication purposes.
- Participated in mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments when needed.
- Assisted in responding to emergency medical calls, operating and maintaining fire apparatus, and providing basic life support.
- Utilized hazardous material response equipment to respond to chemical spills or releases.
- Operated pumps on engines while responding to fires or other emergencies.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Assistant Supervisor of Turf Crew
St. Charles Park District
Saint Charles, IL
04.2002 - 11.2013
- Operated snowplows in order to clear roads of snow accumulation.
- Assisted in the installation of sewer systems when necessary.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with required materials for assigned tasks.
- Maintained records of work performed on a daily basis.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any problems or delays encountered during job performance.
- Attended training sessions related to proper use of machinery and safety protocols.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Main heavy machine operator for the district
- Supervised and ran jobs with summer help
- Maintained all athletic fields
Assistant Manager
Charlestown 18 movie theatre
Saint Charles, IL
06.2001 - 02.2004
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Coached team members and delivered constructive feedback to promote better productivity and build confidence.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILSkills
- Loader Operation
- Landscaping Maintenance
- Snow Removal
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Backhoe Operation
- Fence Repair
- Asphalt Paving
- Dump Truck Driving
- Traffic Control
- First Aid Training
- Analytical Thinking
- Emergency Response
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Safe Machinery Operation
- Effective Communication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Certified Flagger
- Forklift operator
- Pesticide applicators License
- CPR certified
- CDL Class A license
- Certified advanced Firefighter
- Certified EMT
- Hazardous materials operations certificate
Timeline
Street Maintenance Worker
City of Geneva, Illinois
11.2013 - Current
Paid On-Call Firefighter/Fire Lieutenant
Geneva Fire Department
02.2004 - Current
Assistant Supervisor of Turf Crew
St. Charles Park District
04.2002 - 11.2013
Assistant Manager
Charlestown 18 movie theatre
06.2001 - 02.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Western Illinois University
- Certified Flagger
- Forklift operator
- Pesticide applicators License
- CPR certified
- CDL Class A license
- Certified advanced Firefighter
- Certified EMT
- Hazardous materials operations certificate
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