Todd Cunningham
Moffat,CO
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented with extensive experience at the Colorado Department of Transportation. Proven ability in safety compliance and teamwork, excelling in snow removal and road maintenance. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, ensuring operational efficiency and public safety in all projects.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Maintenance II
Colorado Department of Transportation
08.2019 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Leading and performing extensive snow plowing and de-icing operations
- Providing direction, daily/weekly work assignments, training and mentorship
- Setting up and managing traffic control for work zones
Equipment Operator III
Colorado Department of Transportation
02.2010 - 08.2019
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece if machinery
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites
- Operated Motorgrader for our Blade Patch Program
- Operated Distributor for our Chip Seal and Overlay Projects
- Maintaining our State Highways, Right of Ways, Infrastructure and Equipment
- Weed Sprayer for our Section
- Active member of the Safety Committee/Lean Everyday Ideas
- Member of our states Peer Support Program
- Plowing/Removing snow with Tandems, Motorgraders and Loaders
- Working on the Asphalt Paver
- Overseeing a commission approved Chip Seal Project
- Setup and maintaining our states signs and delineation
- Fencing repairs and projects
- JOA volunteer for snow season 2014/2015 and also fill in as needed
- Construct and repair our states guardrails
- Flagging and TCS in support on projects
- Backhoe operator when cleaning ditches, culverts and removing asphalt
- Litter and Graffiti removal
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and operational best practices.
Transportation Maintenance I
Colorado Department of Transportation
11.2006 - 02.2010
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Operating various pieces of equipment Distributors, Motorgraders, Tandems with wings and other snow removal equipment, Backhoe, Mowers for the ROW
- Preparing and maintaining daily documentation of duties preformed
- I am on the Safety Committee for our region
- Assisting and making it safe for the traveling public
Operator I
Saguache County Road and Bridge
11.2005 - 11.2006
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure safety and operational reliability.
- Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties
- Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance
- Blading of county roads
- Maintain delineation
- Striping of paved county roads
- Pothole repair
- Maintaining the county's dirt and asphalt roadways
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
Equipment Operator Senior
Kansas Department of Transportation
01.1999 - 11.2005
- Maintaining and repairing the Interstate 70 corridor as wel as highways in the state of Kansas
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure operational safety and compliance with regulations.
- Plowing snow with Tandems and Motorgraders
- Mowing the states Right of Ways
- Removing Roadkill
- Maintaining of fleet of equipment
- Daily paperwork and documentation of duties preformed
- Helping other patrols with projects
- Blade patching projects with Motorgrader
- Applying oils with Distributors
- Maintaining and repairing signs and delineation
- Assisting with the upkeep of our state Rest Areas
Education
High School Diploma -
Bonita Vista High School
Chula Vista, CA06-1984
Skills
- Safety and Compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
- Letter of Appreciation for working the Blizzard of Eastern Colorado during the winter of 2006/2007
- Safety Award for responding to the West Fork Fire
- Region 5 Achievement Award for the MC-800 Blade Patch Program saving CDOT/Taxpayers $34,000 by accomplishing a blade patch and chip seal on highway 114. Demonstrating CDOT values April 2005
- Letter of Appreciation for JOA work winter of 2014/2015
- Leadership Traveling Coin Award given to me by Shailen Bhatt for displaying leadership abilities and promoting a culture of excellence, respect, innovation and professionalism at CDOT September 2016
- Leadership Journey I completed certificate April 2017
- Region 5 Excellence Coin awarded for Leadership beyond position expectations overseeing a commission approved chip seal project on highway 17 and completely managed by other then a supervisor. I developed the MHT, coordinate manpower, job assignments, materials needed, tailgate talks, pit plan, established shot rates for distributors and application rates for chips September 2017
- Region 5 Section 7 1st place Loader competition 2013
- Region 5 Section 7 1st place Motorgrader competition 2018
- State Champion 1st place Motorgrader competition 2018
- Innovator Award for successfully implementing and sharing an innovative idea to improve a process and benefit every customer at CDOT August 2018
- Winter Maintenance Supervisor certificate September 2018
- CDOT/CDFPC Wildland Fire Program certificate January 2019
- Integrity Value Coin- CDOT Values March 2020
- NHI Certificate of completion Maintenance Leadership Academy September 2021
- Fast Act Guardrail training completion September 2022
- Action Coaching April 2021
- Leading at the Speed of Trust March 2021
- Progressive Discipline and Defensible Documentation Feb 2023
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People August 2025
Timeline
Transportation Maintenance II
Colorado Department of Transportation
08.2019 - Current
Equipment Operator III
Colorado Department of Transportation
02.2010 - 08.2019
Transportation Maintenance I
Colorado Department of Transportation
11.2006 - 02.2010
Operator I
Saguache County Road and Bridge
11.2005 - 11.2006
Equipment Operator Senior
Kansas Department of Transportation
01.1999 - 11.2005
High School Diploma -
Bonita Vista High School