Troy VanDegrift
Ness City,KS
Summary
Dedicated highway maintenance worker with expertise in heavy machinery operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to execute road maintenance projects efficiently, ensuring public safety and team collaboration.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Worker
Kansas Dept. Of Transportation
Ness City, KS
2023 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for road repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify safety hazards and maintenance needs.
- Assisted in traffic control measures to ensure worker and public safety during projects.
- Collaborated with team members to complete road resurfacing projects efficiently.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Operated heavy machinery proficiently for tasks such as grading, snow removal, and vegetation management along highways.
- Assisted with emergency response efforts during natural disasters or accidents affecting highways within assigned region.
Oilfield Roustabout
Rich's Roustabout
Ness City, KS
2000 - 2023
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily operational objectives.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain functionality and compliance.
- Operated various heavy machinery, including forklifts, backhoes, cranes ,wench truck , frontend loader, ditcher, and dump truck for smooth rig operations.
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
- Reduced equipment downtime with regular maintenance checks and prompt repairs.
- Performed diverse manual labor tasks, digging trenches and laying pipes with superior physical endurance.
Farm/Ranch Hand
Todd Horchem
Ness City, KS
1987 - 2000
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops efficiently.
- Assisted in maintaining livestock health through daily feeding and monitoring practices.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to implement effective pest control measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ness City Highschool
Ness City, KS1984
No Degree -
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS1984
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Worker
Kansas Dept. Of Transportation
2023 - Current
Oilfield Roustabout
Rich's Roustabout
2000 - 2023
Farm/Ranch Hand
Todd Horchem
1987 - 2000
High School Diploma -
Ness City Highschool
No Degree -
Dodge City Community College