Dalton Chitwood
Van Buren
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in various fields. Expert in heavy equipment operation and problem-solving, successfully optimizing maintenance processes and enhancing work conditions. Proven track record in safety, ensuring efficient operations and improved safety for all stakeholders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Highway Maintenance Worker
Missouri Department of Transportation
04.2024 - Current
- Streamlined processes for monitoring inventory levels of materials and equipment, reducing waste and ensuring availability when needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulations related to highway maintenance operations, leading by example in the workplace.
- Optimized work schedules for highway maintenance teams, ensuring adequate staffing during peak hours and emergencies.
- Reduced response time to emergency situations with efficient coordination and timely deployment of resources.
- Enhanced road conditions for smoother travel by repairing potholes, cracks, and other pavement damages.
- Performed seasonal tasks such as snow removal or vegetation control efficiently, maintaining clear roads year-round for commuters'' convenience.
- Utilized heavy equipment to complete daily tasks, such as Skid steers, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, tractors, and bush hogs.
Senior Bridge Maintenance Worker
Missouri Department of Transportation
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Operate and maintain 20 ton boom truck in order to successfully set up and remove work equipment such as scaffolding and heavy steel beams and plates.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Maintained a well-organized workspace and inventory system for tools and supplies, leading to increased productivity.
- Assessed and repaired damage on bridge structures, including steel, concrete, and timber repairs.
Highway Maintenance Worker
Missouri Department of Transportation
10.2019 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Reduced roadway hazards by performing thorough debris removal and maintaining clear drainage systems.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Enhanced road conditions through efficient pothole repair, guardrail installation, and pavement maintenance.
- Assisted with emergency response efforts during natural disasters or accidents affecting highways within assigned region.
Construction Worker
Collins Bros
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Utilized heavy equipment such as skid steers, excavators, backhoes and telehandlers.
Medical Equipment Technician
Alliance Rehab And Medical Equipment
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Conducted research on emerging technologies in the field of medical equipment management to inform procurement decisions for the organization''s benefit.
- Maintained detailed documentation of work orders, repairs, and equipment inventory to ensure accurate records.
- Performed software updates on medical devices, ensuring compatibility with hospital systems and adherence to security protocols.
- Enhanced hospital efficiency with timely troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning equipment.
- Reduced repair expenses through resourceful sourcing of replacement parts from various suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
- Decreased downtime of medical devices by performing regular preventive maintenance tasks.
Telecommunications Tower Lead Technician
True North Management Services LLC
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Ensured optimal signal strength with regular maintenance and antenna alignment.
- Optimized performance of telecommunications equipment through regular firmware upgrades and software configuration updates.
- Completed complex installations, contributing to the expansion of telecommunication networks.
- Reduced downtime by swiftly troubleshooting and repairing tower malfunctions.
- Performed quality assurance checks on installations, identifying areas for improvement or correction as needed.
- Streamlined project completion by coordinating materials, tools, and resources for each job site.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Performed tower construction at heights up to 500 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Leveraged sweep testing tools and [Type] software to test operation of tower transmission components.
- Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Van Buren R-1
Van Buren05-2010
Skills
- Work zone safety
- Pavement marking
- Traffic control management
- Landscaping maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Concrete finishing
- Drainage system maintenance
- Welding
- Oxy-Acetylene Torch Cutting
- Plasma arc cutting
- Fabrication
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Senior Highway Maintenance Worker
Missouri Department of Transportation
04.2024 - Current
Senior Bridge Maintenance Worker
Missouri Department of Transportation
06.2021 - 04.2024
Highway Maintenance Worker
Missouri Department of Transportation
10.2019 - 06.2021
Construction Worker
Collins Bros
10.2018 - 10.2019
Medical Equipment Technician
Alliance Rehab And Medical Equipment
08.2015 - 09.2018
Telecommunications Tower Lead Technician
True North Management Services LLC
09.2012 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Van Buren R-1
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