Construction Inspector Engineering Technician
Resume:
THOMAS HICKS
O’Fallon Mo. **368
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OBJECTIVE
I have 19 years of experience in highway design and inspection which include construction surveying for Missouri Highway Department and Transportation.
I also worked for Illinois Department and Transportation for 2 years designing multiple asphalt overlay projects. I also spent 13 years as a construction inspector the City of O'Fallon Missouri.
These jobs covered inspection and layout of all aspects of highway bridge construction.
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in CEAL Civil Engineering Automated Library language.
Geopak survey. Civil and Transportation Mapping software
Geopak roads 1 and 2.
Computer aided design program. (Microstation)
Certification in bridge painting
Certification in bridge welding inspection.
APWA Certification public infrastructure inspection
EXPERIENCE
Engineering technician
HR Green Engineering – Chesterfield Mo
4/2018 to 11/2018
40+ hours per week
63000 annually
Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
Performs duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or Portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspects general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.
Performs measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
Maintains required construction documentation, records and files; prepares
progress and other reports, keeps supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
Provides field checks for contractor surveying operations; serves as party chief on routine layout and staking; serves as instrument operator on staking of large
bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges. Performs lead worker
responsibilities, which may include providing general instruction, assigning and
reviewing work, coaching and training, providing guidance and instruction in the
proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks, and providing input
to the direct supervisor on staffing decisions and performance management.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
CITY OF O'FALLON O'FALLON, MO
12/2004 to 12/2017
Reviews capital improvement, residential and commercial construction plans for compliance, accuracy and completeness.
Monitors and inspects the installation of sewer pipes and structures. Inspects road construction projects.
Inspects temporary and permanent traffic control devices. Inspects utility excavation permits.
Performs erosion and sediment control inspections.
Reviews bacteriological test reports for water mains. Maintains records of inspections.
Responds to questions and concerns from the public.
Completes land surveys to review location and elevation of roadways, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers.
Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment. Assists with snow removal
operations. Performs related duties.
Civil Engineering Technician
Illinois Department of Transportation Collinsville, IL
12/2002 to 12/2004
Employees perform basic assignments, such as operating surveying equipment and performing related mathematical computations, as well as preparing working drawings from rough drafts or notes, performing basic project inspections and investigations, and conducting field and laboratory tests.
Specific duties may include:
Materials, field and laboratory testing and inspection
Drafting bridge and highway design plans
Inspecting construction projects
Bridge inspection
Staking on a survey crew
Assisting in the development of bridge, road and hydraulic design drawings
Creating traffic surveys
Conducting physical investigations of highway facilities
Construction Inspector
Missouri Department of Transportation Chesterfield, MO
04/1998 to 11/2002
40+ hours per week
36400 manually
Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
Performs duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or Portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspects general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.
Performs measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
Maintains required construction documentation, records and files; prepares
progress and other reports, keeps supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
Provides field checks for contractor surveying operations; serves as party chief on routine layout and staking; serves as instrument operator on staking of large
bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges. Performs lead worker
responsibilities, which may include providing general instruction, assigning and
reviewing work, coaching and training, providing guidance and instruction in the
proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks, and providing input
to the direct supervisor on staffing decisions and performance management.
Senior Design Technician
Missouri Department of Transportation Chesterfield, MO
09/1982 to 04/1998
40 hours per week
Utilizes computer aided drafting, road design software, and various other
computer software programs to perform design related activities; may produce
project plans, locate information on aerial and topographic maps, crosscheck
plans and specifications, develop and maintain databases, and prepare
detailed reports and graphs.
Develops highway projects or portions of projects, including but not limited to,
contract surface leveling, bridge overlay and resurfacing, lighting, traffic control
plans, erosion control plans and signing sheets; may develop and monitor the
contract surface leveling course schedule.
Utilizes design software, computer aided design and drafting, or calculator to
calculate quantities such as concrete, steel, asphalt, and grading as required for
project assignments; prepares tabulation sheets, summaries of quantities, and
cost estimates.
Utilizes design software, computer aided drafting and design, or a calculator to
check calculations, detailed drawings, aerial photography, survey data, shop
drawings and finished plans or maps developed by coworkers, consultants, or
contractors to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to design
concept, specifications, and contract provisions.
Gathers data during field checks by sketching, measuring, performing
calculations, and utilizing photography to prepare plan sheets and summarize
project information.
Provides technical assistance and support to computer users of drafting and
design software.
Researches historical databases and records; locates and reproduces highway
plans that are kept on microfilm or compact disk for designers, the general
public, contractors, consultants, and utility companies.
Prepares displays and graphics for public hearings, legal hearings, and public
meetings.
Assists with assembling project plans and specifications, proposals, addenda or
cost estimates for bid openings; may review final contracts for completeness and
accuracy; may assist in the bid opening process.
Field Artillery Surveyor
U.S. Army
09/1974 to 09/1982
Supervises and coordinates PADS vehicle operations. Computes survey data,
plots geographic/UTM grid coordinates and performs azimuth transfer with PADS.
Operates PADS system, performs calibrations, zero velocity updates, and PMCS on PADS system. Assists collection, evaluation, and dissemination of survey information.
Provides leadership and technical guidance to lower grade
personnel.
Selects and determines survey starting data and reviews data for errors.
Supervises the proper maintenance on all assigned section equipment, prepares
technical, personnel, and administrative reports covering training objectives and
survey operations.
Orients, instructs, and leads surveyors in survey procedures and techniques to include PADS operations. Provides leadership and technical guidance to lower grade personnel.
Determines methods of survey in order to obtain required accuracy,
participates, prepares, organizes, and schedules the survey parties. Serves as the principal assistant to the survey officer and performs his duties in his absence.
Provides leadership, expertise, and inspects section equipment and vehicles to
ensure the proper application of PMCS. Develops training plan to accomplish
training objective.
Directs collection, evaluation, and dissemination of field
artillery survey information.
Coordinates survey operations with other units and
maintains survey maps/overlays
EDUCATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLAGE
U.S. ARMY GERMANY
9/1976 – 9/1977
Monterey community college
Monterey, Calif.
1978 - 1979
Trigonometry and College algebra
Took this classes to help with my surveying position in the Military
American Public Works Association
2015 - 2020
Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)
Certification Number 778904
LEADERSHIP
Attended Basic leadership and Primary Leadership Academies
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