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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
Saginaw, MI
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
Vassar, MI
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
Brighton, MI
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Assisted in maintaining right-of-ways and roadways, and winter maintenance.

Materials Handler

TRW Corporation
Saginaw, MI
08.2006 - 02.2014
  • Operated forklift and front-end loader to supply material for industrial production line.

Assembler

Michigan Valley Irrigation
Vassar, MI
12.2005 - 08.2006
  • Assembled commercial agricultural irrigation systems utilizing boom trucks and four wheel drive diesel fork lift.

Apprentice Plumber

Anselmo Plumbing Incorporated
Davison, MI
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, OH
05-2015

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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