KURT E.

BERG
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334 Woodland Drive
Grayslake, Illinois 60030
(847) 231-4913
kb7934d6@westpost.net
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
A position as driver capitalizing on expertise in performing diverse public work
s
assignments.
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Self-directed professional driver and equipment operator with an exceptional w
ork
ethic. Accident-free CDL-A license with Tanker and Air Brake endorsements.
* Committed team player, natural leader, and trainer. Respected by peers and
management for role-modeling high performance standards.
* Voluntarily adds new functions to 24/7 job description. Actively searches for
and
champions new concepts, processes, and equipment to work smarter.
* Specialized expertise in high customer service municipal public works and IDOT
road operations. Tactful and articulate communicator and problem-solver.
* Safety focused. Adds value as Member of Safety Committee and Accident
Review Board.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
December 2008 to Present
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT)
Schaumburg, Illinois
SNOW PLOW OPERATOR
Seasonal "Snow Bird." Operates 6-ton and 3-ton single- and dual-axle trucks,
frequently under near-blizzard, sub-zero weather conditions clearing roadways of
snow
and ice. Maintenance of trucks, oil and filter changes, tire repair plow blade r
epairs and
upkeep. Road maintenance , fix pot holes, shoulder repair, trim back trees that
my cause
damage to vehicles and removal of any other obstructions.
Fall 2008
NORTHERN ILLINOIS MAC TRUCK, INC.
Grayslake, Illinois
PARTS DRIVER - Temporary Assignment
Delivered products in Mac 3-ton truck with air brakes.
September 1993 To November 2007
CITY OF LAKE FOREST PUBLIC WORKS
Lake Forest, Illinois
Streets Department
SENIOR DRIVER1998-2007
On-call 24/7. Safely operated a wide variety of vehicles and equipment to
maintain pavements, walkways, signage, and street lighting, gas and electric, in
meticulous condition in all weather conditions without major disruptions to traf
fic.
Interacted politely with citizens, businesses, and visitors; defused complaints
caused by work in progress with a smile.
SIGN SHOP CO-MANAGER, 2004-2007.
Purchased and managed $26,000 inventory of signage materials and street lighting
fixtures, poles, replacement parts and specialty light bulbs within budget limit
s.
Fabricated and mounted all types of street signs with a wide variety of pole
combinations. Repaired and reinstalled old signs.
Mastered maintenance of 530 gas lights as well as electric street lights.
BUILDING & STREETS MAINTAINER, 1998-2007
Responsible for upkeep and repair of asphalt and concrete roadways: full pavemen
t
patching all year round, shoulder repairs, litter pickup, operate street sweeper
, setup and
removal of city events. General upkeep of City Public Works Garages, Office Buil
dings
and Parks and Recreation Facilities.
J.U.L.I.E. Coordinator, 2003-2007
One of three tasked with providing contractors with locations of underground
utilities: fiber optic telephone and electrical cables, gas lines, water mains a
nd sewer
lines including water and gas shut-off valves.
MAINLINE SNOW PLOW OPERATOR, 1998-2007
Learned all 12 main routes plus three cul-de-sac plow routes. As senior member
of team, provided leadership and training as well as expert advice to 14 other d
rivers.
Operated truck with 12 plow on main routes and front-end loader to load snow fro
m
business district and downtown parking lots onto dump trucks.
Loaded tanker trucks with liquid de-icing solution and applied to roads.
Filled indoor and outdoor storage areas with 4,000+ tons of salt per winter.
Sanitation Department 1993-1998
ROUTE CAPTAIN
Assigned and oversaw sanitation crews progress in hands-on leadership role.
Reported to/conferred with supervisor daily Coordinated preventive maintenance
schedules of waste and recycling trucks plus Cushman scooters.
* Motivated peers to achieve common goals by consistently modeling "can-do"
work ethic.
* Sparked numerous suggestions for process improvements that improved both
productivity and working conditions.
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EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Trucks:
International 7400 single-axle dump truck with 1500 gal. tanker and 7900 dualaxl
e
dump truck with 3000 gal. tanker attachment. Elgin Eagle F-Series Street Sweeper
.
Trailers:
Feeling 14" tilt trailer, 8,000 lbs. GVWR; 20" pan Trailer, 13,000 lbs. GVWR;
24" straight deck trailer 18,000 lbs. GVWR.
Loaders:
John Deer 544 FWD front end Case 580 loader/backhoe; Bobcat skid steer loader
w/hydraulic breaker attachment; Cushman Scooters.
Compactors: Stone Wolfpac 4100 ride-on Roller, XN650 walk-behind Stomper,
and WFP659 Plate compactor.
Hand Equipment:
Stihl diamond blade asphalt and concrete saws
Sullair jack hammer and portable air compressor
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EDUCATION
LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
Lake Forest, Illinois
Graduate