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Thomas

Washick

312-***-****

ad310c@r.postjobfree.com

Brookfield, IL 60513

SUMMARY

Effective Highway Maintenance Worker proudly offering over 26 years' experience in various types of road projects, including snow and ice removal, shoulder repairs and sign replacement. A hard worker and efficient employee working in all types of weather conditions with relative ease. Offering skills in team collaboration, communication and leadership. SKILLS

Excellent Communication Skills

Basic Accounting

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Money Handling

Organized and Detail-Oriented

Adaptable and Flexible

Reliable and Responsible

Relationship Building

Team Leadership

Feedback Acceptance

Cooperative Attitude

Basic Mathematics

EXPERIENCE

Toll Collector / Highway Maintainer/ Painter

Oak Brook, IL

Illinois Tollway/ Jul 1992 to Jan 2023

Provided customer service to patrons in a courteous and professional manner. Greeted customers, assessed toll fees and collected payment. Issued change when needed and processed payments with cash, credit cards or EZ-Pass transponders.

Processed toll payments and issued accurate receipts to motorists. Counted and balanced cashier drawers.

Performed routine maintenance tasks, such as patching potholes and repairing guardrails.

Operated heavy equipment, including snow plows, graders, sweepers, and asphalt spreaders.

Maintained records of materials used and work performed on assigned projects. Cleared debris from roadsides to ensure safe passage for motorists. Removed snow from highways using a variety of tools and techniques. Responded to emergency situations involving hazardous materials spills on roadways. Loaded trucks with supplies needed for daily maintenance operations. Cleaned catch basins regularly to keep stormwater runoff flowing properly. Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while working on the job site. Repaired guard rails damaged by collisions or extreme weather conditions. Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.

Repaired roadway signs, fences and other structures. Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety. Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders. Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment. Operated pneumatic tampers to repair joints and patch broken pavement with asphalt. Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;. Mixed paints to desired color and texture;.

Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;. Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;. Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;. Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings;. Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting;.

Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms;. Protected furniture from dust generated during preparation of walls ;. Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints ;. Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves. Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes. Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.

Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday. Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.

Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks. Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.

Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.

Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood. Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.

Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts. Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma

Proviso West 1992

Hillside, IL