Thomas Gates
Vassar
Summary
An eager and dependable professional at MDOT, who has excelled in transportation maintenance and has experience in property management. Also known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Maintenance Region Wide Crews
MDOT Saginaw
10.2016 - Current
- Performing tasks safely and efficiently such as: bridge/ culvert maintenance, concrete patches, and implementing traffic control measures during maintenance and repair work.
- Lead worker during several lane closures
- Running a drill rig when assisting engineers with soil samples
- Maintaining roads during the winter season with tow plows, spray rigs, salt and sand
Property Manager
Self Employed
07.2007 - Current
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
- Coordinated with plumbers, electricians and HVAC staff to ensure timely completion of repairs, and conducted quality inspections to verify accuracy and compliance to standards.
Transportation Maintenance Worker
MDOT Brighton
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Assisted in maintaining right-of-ways and roadways, and winter maintenance.
Materials Handler
TRW Corporation
08.2006 - 02.2014
- Operated forklift and front-end loader to supply material for industrial production line.
Assembler
Michigan Valley Irrigation
12.2005 - 08.2006
- Assembled commercial agricultural irrigation systems utilizing boom trucks and four wheel drive diesel fork lift.
Apprentice Plumber
Anselmo Plumbing Incorporated
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Performed rough and finished plumbing, municipal water and sewer hookups.
- Operated jack hammers and pipe machines.
- Pressure tested lines and repaired leaks.
Education
NCCCO Certification, NCCER Certification - Crane Operator
Performance Training Solutions, LLC
Reynoldsburg, OH05-2015
Skills
- Flexible and works well under pressure
- Dependable and adaptable
- Willing to travel as required
- A critical thinker when presented with complex challenges
Timeline
Transportation Maintenance Region Wide Crews
MDOT Saginaw
10.2016 - Current
Transportation Maintenance Worker
MDOT Brighton
10.2015 - 10.2016
Property Manager
Self Employed
07.2007 - Current
Materials Handler
TRW Corporation
08.2006 - 02.2014
Assembler
Michigan Valley Irrigation
12.2005 - 08.2006
Apprentice Plumber
Anselmo Plumbing Incorporated
09.2004 - 06.2005
NCCCO Certification, NCCER Certification - Crane Operator
Performance Training Solutions, LLC
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