Matthew Jones
Paulden
Summary
Collaborative individual experienced providing emergency response and traffic control for busy stretches of roadway. Driven and dedicated Highway Maintenance Worker promoting skills in repair work, safe machinery oversight and snow removal. Holds multiple OSHA certifications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance Technician
Arizona Department of Transportation
02.2018 - 10.2025
- Removed debris and animals and kept roadways clear.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Operated loaders, road graders, vacuum broom, side cast broom, tractors with brushhog mower decks, boom axe, skid steer w/a variety of attachments, oil boot, water truck, pavers, rollers, and recyclers. Not affraid of manual labor either, shovel, post hole digger, push broom, etc.
- 7 seasons plowing snow and removing ice on the interstate, rural and city roads, and mountainous curves and grades.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Pretty fluent in computer usage when doing work reports and time cards and able to help others navigate these areas as well.
- Passionate about learning, committed to continuous improvement, and always remembering safety comes first
Restaurant Manager
Pizza Joint
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Always listened to the customer for any feed back positive or negative.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mc Arthur HS To 11th / Mac Fatter Technical School
Hollywood, Davie Fla07-2021
Skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Roadway maintenance
- Lawn mowing equipment
- Erosion control
- Hazardous material handling
- GPS navigation
- Asphalt paving
- Basic carpentry
- Hand or power tools
- Safe traffic control
- Heavy equipment operation
- Debris removal
- Electrical repairs
- Snow removal
Timeline
Highway Maintenance Technician
Arizona Department of Transportation
02.2018 - 10.2025
Restaurant Manager
Pizza Joint
11.2014 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Mc Arthur HS To 11th / Mac Fatter Technical School