Carl Sommer
Fisher
Summary
Dedicated Highway Maintenance Worker with extensive experience at the Illinois Department of Transportation for nine years and counting. Proficient in heavy equipment operation and effective traffic control management, ensuring safety and efficiency. Achieved enhanced road conditions through proactive repairs and maintenance, while demonstrating strong communication skills in collaboration with teams and contractors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Worker
Illinois Department of Transportation
02.2016 - Current
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures during daily tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery proficiently for tasks such as grading, snow removal, and vegetation management along highways.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Reduced roadway hazards by performing thorough debris removal and maintaining clear drainage systems.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while collaborating with colleagues, supervisors, and external contractors on various projects.
- Enhanced road conditions through efficient pothole repair and pavement maintenance.
- Assisted with emergency response efforts during accidents affecting highways within assigned region.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance levels throughout the project lifecycle.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
- Maintained accurate records of completed tasks, materials used, and other relevant information for reporting purposes.
- Fabrication of equipment to better and/or safer suite the needs of the yard.
Education
GED -
Fisher Jr/Sr High
Fisher01-2004
Skills
- Drainage system maintenance
- Work zone safety
- Safe machinery operation
- Safe equipment handling
- Pavement marking
- Road repairs
- Verbal and written communication
- Traffic control management
- Power tool proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety procedures
- Concrete finishing
- Basic carpentry
- Emergency response
- Traffic control
- Snow removal
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Worker
Illinois Department of Transportation
02.2016 - Current
GED -
Fisher Jr/Sr High
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