Joseph Garrow
Morenci, MI *****
***********@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Laborer/ House Box Install Technician
UEI-Tecumseh, MI
June 2023 to Present
Installing Midwest Energy and Communications (MEC) house drop Fiber Optic wire from the Pedistool, Small Hand Hole Vault, Pole, or other requested area determined by MEC, to the House. Open Pedistolls and Vaults to determine wire locations, check for hazards, and follow 811 Miss Dig Underground Utility spotting protocols when applicable. Locate underground dog fences, propane lines, and other underground hazards using the company provided locating equipment. Some jobs requiring a lot of walking and lone worker task to complete the assignments. Very familiar with MEC Hard Line and Areial operations, including field supervisors and MEC's expectations. Blue prints and MEC Drop sight plans reviewed at each job, footage numbers and line locations recorded . Work hours vary due to weather conditions, routes, and priority jobs dispatched by MEC. Many work days are 10 to 12. Familiar with locating for the underground bore machine, and take of the two way radios. Familiar with MEC contractors doing this project.
Aerial Lineman
Earthcom, Inc-Lansing, MI
February 2022 to August 2024
Installing underground and aerial infrastructure for fiber telephone and internet lines. Miss Dig 811 trained and compliant. Direct traffic and use highway safety signs and devices as need. Follow directions and conduct all work in a safe manner. Use company provided locating equipment as assigned. Use of Hydro/Vac trailers as needed, drive vehicles, including CDL Class B equipment. Maintenance Man
Image Center-Adrian, MI
April 2021 to July 2021
Assisted with General upkeep of a Car Wash, Fitness Center, and Laundromat. Kept the parking lots clean, washed the bays down as needed and by following a schedule. Restocked car wash vending machines, dealt with money and customers when needed. Checked soap, wax, and chemical levels when instructed. Did daily count on natural gas and water usage. Assisted the owner when and where needed at his discretion.
Elected Official
Village of Clayton-Clayton, MI
December 2016 to December 2020
Elected as a Village Trustee in the 2016 November Election. Term ended in 2020. Assistant Fire Chief- Retired
Dover-Hudson-Clayton Fire Department-Clayton, MI
January 2006 to January 2020
Ran emergency calls when dispatched, Entered State mandated reports for Fire/ EMS, OSHA, and HIPPA. Order and issued equipment. Helped prepare and spend budget according to legal and ethical codes, with the direction of the Fire Board and our local auditors. Handled HR issues and found solutions to problems current and ongoing. Followed State and National Fire Code Rules and Laws. Handled high stress situations with professionalism while still leading and commanding on scene emergency workers. Wrote and awarded Grants for Fire Supression Gear, Tools, Protective Equipment, Radio/Dispatch Equipment, and Severe Weather Warning Equipment. Ran the fire department in the absence of the Fire Chief. Attended Township, Village, and Fire Board meeting as required. Firefighter/First Responder
Wright-Waldron Fire Department-Waldron, MI
January 2000 to January 2008
Responded to Fire, EMS, and Accident calls when dispatched. This was a very fun experience and a great community to work for. It later helped me get other jobs in the emergency services field. Education
High school diploma
Waldron Area High School - Waldron, MI
August 1998 to May 2001
Skills
• Car Wash (1 year)
• Facilities Maintenance (2 years)
• Handyman (10+ years)
• Detailing (1 year)
• Maintenance (5 years)
• Mowing (10+ years)
• Human Resources (10+ years)
• HIPAA (10+ years)
• Landscape Maintenance (2 years)
• Mechanical Knowledge (2 years)
• Cleaning Experience (10+ years)
• Snow Plowing (1 year)
• Medical Terminology (5 years)
• Medical Records (10+ years)
• Lawn Care (10+ years)
• Medical Coding (1 year)
• Management (10+ years)
• Medical Billing (1 year)
• Commercial Cleaning (5 years)
• Employee Orientation (10+ years)
• ICD-10 (1 year)
• Buffing (1 year)
• Security (4 years)
• Industrial Maintenance (1 year)
• Driving (10+ years)
• Equipment Repair (5 years)
• Construction (5 years)
• Commercial driving (10+ years)
• English (10+ years)
• School Bus Driving (10+ years)
• CPR (10+ years)
• Vehicle Maintenance (10+ years)
• Blueprint Reading (1 year)
• Two-Way Radio Repair (10+ years)
• Two-Way Radio Programming (10+ years)
• Laundry Mat (1 year)
• Cashiering (5 years)
• Custodial experience (10+ years)
• Transportation (10+ years)
• Manufacturing (4 years)
• Warehouse experience
• Grant Writing (10+ years)
• Fundraising (5 years)
• Fire Inspection (5 years)
• CPR Instructor (3 years)
• Field Training Officer (5 years)
• Restricted Access Clearance (10+ years)
• Fire Alarm Panel/Board Watch (5 years)
• Fire Alarm Installation (2 years)
• Human Resources Management (10+ years)
• Forklift (5 years)
• Leadership (10+ years)
• Computer Operation (10+ years)
• Supervising experience (10+ years)
• Service Drops (1 year)
• Delivery Driver Experience (5 years)
• Grain Elevator Operations (5 years)
• Grain Drying (2 years)
• Grain Harvest Operations/ Overtime Demand (5 years)
• Low Voltage Wiring (10+ years)
• Drop Install Experience (3 years)
• 911 Dispatching (2 years)
Awards
Fire Department Member of the Year
December 2006
Fire Department Officer of the Year 2009
December 2009
Clayton Summer-Fest Parade Grand Marshal- 2015
August 2015
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License- Class B CDL
January 2020 to January 2024
Class B CDL- Passenger/School Bus/Air Brake Endorsements DOT Medical Card
August 2024 to August 2026
EMT-B
June 2020 to June 2023
Firefighter I
Present
CPR/AED
February 2023 to February 2025
National Incident Management System 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800 Present
This is also know as NIMS and the Certification is awarded by FEMA. This training is mainly used during a local or national incident. Local incident could be a Tornado or Flood, Search, School Shooting, or Train Derailment.
Groups
Clayton Summer-Fest Commitee Member
January 2006 to Present
Life Time Member- Dover-Hudson-Clayton Fire Department January 2020 to Present
Alumni Member- Waldron FFA
June 2001 to Present
Michigan Association of Medical Examiner's- Member November 2019 to Present
Michigan State Fireman's Association Member
September 2014 to Present
Northwest Ohio Fireman's Association- Member
April 2002 to Present