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Rodney Walker

Colfax

Summary

Accomplished Maintenance Supervisor with a proven track record at State Of California- CalTrans, enhancing equipment reliability and safety while supervising a team of up to 60. Expert in preventive maintenance and staff management, I significantly improved operational efficiency and fostered professional development. Skilled in both emergency response and comprehensive maintenance recordkeeping, my leadership ensures seamless project execution and deadline adherence.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

State Of California- CalTrans
01.2003 - Current
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised 60 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
  • Supervised winter snow removal operations for the Donner Pass region.
  • Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
  • Impute employee time into the Integrated Maintenance Management system.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Create work orders and monitor the completion of those tasks.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Foreman

Livingston's Grading And Paving
05.1989 - 01.2003
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.

Machinist Mate Second Class

United States Navy
01.1979 - 01.1984
  • Read and interpreted technical documentation.
  • Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, engines, and generators.
  • Removed, lubricated and adjusted equipment parts.
  • Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colfax High School
Colfax, CA
06.1978

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team Supervision
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Maintenance recordkeeping
  • Work Order Management
  • Safety Protocols
  • Emergency Response
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Quality Control
  • Staff Management
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Deadline Management
  • Materials Requisition
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Current Commercial Drivers License (Class A)
  • Operator and trainer: loaders, 10 wheelers, graters, excavators, paving machine, roller, compactor, all associated construction equipment

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

State Of California- CalTrans
01.2003 - Current

Foreman

Livingston's Grading And Paving
05.1989 - 01.2003

Machinist Mate Second Class

United States Navy
01.1979 - 01.1984

High School Diploma -

Colfax High School
Rodney Walker