Front End Quality Assurance
Resume:
KENNETH HAGAN
*** *** ****** **, ***********, KY
*********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
**/**/****- *******, *********** LOGGER/TIMBER FALLER
Select trees to be cut down, assessing factors such as site, terrain, and weather conditions before beginning work
Appraise trees for certain characteristics, such as twist, rot, and heavy limb growth, and gauge amount and direction of lean, to determine how to control the direction of a tree’s fall with the least damage
Saw back-cuts, leaving sufficient sound wood to control direction of fall
Clear brush from work areas and escape routes, and cut saplings and other trees from direction of falls, using axes, chainsaws, or bulldozers
Measure felled trees and cut them into specified log lengths
Assess logs after cutting to ensure that the quality and length are correct
Determines position, direction, and depth of cuts to be made, and placement of wedges or jacks
Control the direction of a tree’s fall by scoring cutting lines with axes, sawing undercuts along scored lines with chainsaws, knocking slabs from cuts with single-bit axes, and driving wedges
Trim off the tops and limbs of trees, using chainsaws, delimbers, or axe
Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as cling, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Repair machines or systems using the needed tools.
Determine the proper kind of tools and equipment needed for job function and have all tools ready before they start doing the job.
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Often the Faller is already in the process of cutting down the tree and must act swiftly.
Trouble shooter that can determine the causes of operating errors and decide what to do about it in an instant.
04/16/2020 – 03/16/2022
HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN I, Kentucky transportation cabinet, department of highways
Operates single axle and tandem truck to haul maintenance materials to and from job sites, apply salt and plow snow. Operates front end loader to load trucks with maintenance materials and salt.
Operates intermediate equipment such as asphalt distributors, hot boxes, recyclers, backhoes, belt loaders, concrete mixers, front-end loaders, hydro-seeders, pipe cleaners, road wideners, rollers, skid steers, slope mowers, tandem dump trucks, and tow pavers to perform duties such as grading of ditches, rolling of hot mix, application of chemicals, and installation of drainage structures.
Operate advanced equipment such as, but not limited to, boom saws, bulldozers, cranes, excavators, graders, lowboys, milling machines, self-propelled pavers, semi-truck/trailers to perform duties such as advanced carpentry work, concrete finishing, installation of complex signs, milling and patching pavement, and the grading of slopes.
Responds to snow and ice events and other emergency events along state roadways.
Snow and ice removal techniques, materials, environmental issues, material storage, equipment maintenance and the theory behind.
Maintain vegetation along roadsides in a safe and efficient manner.
Properly set up signs and devices to control traffic through work zones.
Serve as quality assurance inspector for construction work such as grade and drain, structure construction, asphalt and concrete paving, and guardrail installation.
Inspect and oversee maintenance contracts such as small resurfacing projects, mowing contracts, and slide repairs.
Perform materials sampling and testing such as concrete slum and temperature, and asphalt content and density.
Operate a single axle or tandem truck to spread salt and plow snow in the winter months.
Plan, organize, assist, and inspect the proper installation of any traffic control and safety of job site.
01/01/2018 – 04/16/2020
HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT II, KEntucky transportation cabinet, department of highways
Class A CDL license with Tanker endorsement
Operate heavy equipment
Perform a variety of intermediate level highway maintenance work including grade ditches, roll hot mix, spray chemical, use backhoe to set pipe, paint large islands or cross hatching. advance carpentry work, concrete finishing, welding, or basic equipment repair
Install more advanced signs
Repair roadways.
Operate basic road repair equipment.
Drive a truck hauling material to and from job sites.
Operate a dump truck with a snowplow and salt spreader working snow and ice.
Road and bridge maintenance experience.
Road and bridge construction experience.
Experience in the use of heavy construction equipment.
Quality assurance inspector for single activities of road maintenance work.
Guardrail installation for compliance with plans and specifications.
Operate intermediate equipment such as backhoes, concrete mixers, etc.
Flag for traffic control.
Standing/stooping/bending/lifting 50 pounds.
Work on state highways with oncoming traffic to repair roads
Work in inclement weather.
12/01/2015-01/01/2018
HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I/HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT I, Kentucky transportation cabinet, department of highways
Haul materials to and from job sites.
Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
Operate a tractor-type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting, and use chemical sprayers.
Learn and assist with basic surveying activities on construction projects.
Flag for operations requiring traffic control.
Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates
Experience working with strict deadlines
Experience completing shift or on-call schedules
Experience in equipment operation for road maintenance
SPECIAL TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT/SKILLS
02/21/2017-10/10/2019
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CENTER, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE/ CERTIFICATION
Issuing Organization: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Center
License/Certification Type: Work Zone Traffic Control Technician
License Number: T19090135 Original Issue Date: 09/17/2019
Expiration Date: 09/17/2024
Issuing Organization: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
License/Certification Type: Construction Safety and Health
License Number:16-005****** Original Issue Date: 12/17/2015
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