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Craig Dalton

BLACKSTONE

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TO III

Virginia Department of Transportation
10.2023 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Experience with SWAS, managing snow contractors, sand and salt inventory.
  • Experience in management of crews for emergency work and daily work orders.
  • Experience with IMS, dealing with stock inventory.
  • Ability to create, manage, and close work orders.
  • Experience with managing employee and contractor time.
  • Experience with budget management
  • Demonstrated experience in complaint resolution, face to face interactions, meetings and writing.
  • Demonstrated experience with coordination of work orders, complaints, and have them resolved within a reasonable time frame.
  • Experience with direct pavement and signmarking crews
  • Experience in inventory control, maintain overstock, compliance with IMS policies, planning and meeting deadlines
  • Maintains safety program to ensure workplace safety, meeting guidelines and ensuring policy enforcement.
  • Monitoring equipment contracts, inspect roads in assigned area, and assign work crews for management of upkeep and safety.
  • Management and upkeep of records for up to date information.
  • Ability to read and interpret specific standards, federal MUTCD and other guidelines.
  • Ability to supervise, evaluate and train others


Crew Leader

Virginia Department of Transportation
10.1996 - Current
  • Often a crew leader, operating various light, medium and heavy equipment in roadway maintenance and construction activities.
  • I am proficient in environmental control, reshaping and reestablishing ditches, machining roads, and surface reshaping grade.
  • Many years of experience working with and applying EC2 and EC3 and class 1 and 2 riprap. Work frequently with #3 rock, installing checkdowns and applying seed.
  • Light mechanical work, maintenance and upkeep of vehicles and equipment. conducting work order investigations, maintain roadways such as; grass cutting, fixing pot holes , overlay with asphalt,
  • Tree cutting and removal, brush removal, coordinating and assisting in road closures for emergencies and accidents, ditching, pipe installation and or clearing, reshaping ditches, machining roads, snow removal, operating heavy machinery, keeping track of stock, maintaining work equipment, doing weather reports, tar and gravel, make snow maps, office duties such as; filing paperwork, conduct communication with outside agencies, computer work, answering phones, coordinating crews, previously an inmate foreman, assisted in storm emergencies in other areas, maintain daily maintenance on work equipment.
  • Vast knowledge in safely operating various light, medium and heavy equipment in roadway maintenance and construction activities.
  • Considerable knowledge of State Safety policies and always ensuring that work performed is done according to policy and in a manner safe to my co-workers, the traveling public and myself.
  • Ensure that proper PPE is always utilized. Ability to assign work to others and to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing clear and concise instructions, work plans and intentions.
  • Ability to evaluate the work of others, share knowledge and offer guidance. Ensure that others are provided proper training. Ability to compile data and complete reports for employee time/leave and equipment hours worked.
  • Considerable understanding of inventory control practices. Ability to plan upcoming work with requirements needed to safely complete various jobs, including number of laborers, equipment and materials needed
  • . Ability to review, interpret and set up work zones with correct signage according to the Work Zone Safety Manual to effectively perform traffic control activities. Identify workplace safety hazards and make appropriate corrections.
  • Ability to access situations during snow events, storm damage and traffic accidents to determine best course of action needed and lead others in responding to all emergencies and perform associated tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Provided ongoing training and support for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
  • Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
  • Ability to investigate. and take corrective action on Customer inquiries/complaints and effectively work with localities. Ability to monitor outside contractors for work performed to ensure it is within State specs.
  • Equipment used include small mechanical tools, small hand tools, large road equipment such as dump truck, motor grader, tar kettle, tar distributor, backhoe, snow plow, brine tanks, spreaders, street sweeper, front end loader, tree cutting equipment such as; chainsaw, boom saw plus many more

Education

High School -

Nottoway High School
Crewe, VA
06.1996

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Client and vendor relations
  • Communications
  • Customer acquisition
  • Customer service
  • Data analysis
  • Dependable
  • Detail oriented
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Inventory management
  • Issue resolution
  • Multi-tasking and negotiation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Outstanding people skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening
  • Organization and time management
  • Decision-making
  • Problem resolution
  • Verbal communication
  • Multitasking
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification

TitleTypeCompletion DateScoreStatusVDOT Hearing Conservation Program AwarenessOnline Class4/10/2025100CompletedBehavioral Competency Model Quick Overview and Practical Application (Starts 3/11/2025)Session3/11/20250CompletedBehavioral Competency Model OverviewOnline Class3/11/20250CompletedBehavioral Competency Model Practice ScenariosOnline Class3/11/20250CompletedSEAP FY25 Safety Videos for Field EmployeesOnline Class9/10/20240CompletedAFMP: Underground Storage Tank Operator Training: Class COnline Class3/28/2024100CompletedDriving Performance at VDOT – Career Development Plan GoalsOnline Class3/19/2024CompletedDriving Performance at VDOT – Building a S.M.A.R.T. GoalOnline Class3/19/2024CompletedDriving Performance at VDOT – Building Competency GoalsOnline Class3/19/2024CompletedMaintenance Contract Monitoring Fundamentals & Severe Weather Monitoring (Starts 3/11/2024)Session3/12/20240CompletedFY24 Safety Excellence: Field Personnel Safety TrainingOnline Class11/1/2023CompletedFY24 Safety Excellence: General (Field & Office) Safety TrainingOnline Class11/1/2023CompletedVirginia Safe Digging Best Practices – Miss Utility VA 811 (Starts 8/22/2023)Session8/22/20230CompletedBasic Equipment Operator (BEO) with Basic Snow Operations (Starts 7/10/2023)Session7/14/20230CompletedPersonal Protective EquipmentMaterial6/13/2023CompletedConstruction: Caught-in or Caught-betweenOnline Class4/14/202392CompletedFY23 Safety Excellence: Safety ReportingOnline Class4/14/2023CompletedFY23 Safety Excellence: Field Safety TrainingOnline Class4/14/2023CompletedIntermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training (Starts 3/14/2023)Session3/15/20230CompletedVDOT Safety RulesMaterial2/13/2023CompletedSafety Directives: Vehicle Backing and Parking, Seat Belt Usage, Vehicle VisibilityMaterial2/13/2023CompletedReverse Signal OperationMaterial2/13/2023CompletedEquipment Safety - Hand Signals for Maintenance OperatorsMaterial2/13/2023CompletedSafety Excellence: Entering and Exiting EquipmentMaterial11/30/2022CompletedSafety Excellence: Chainsaw SafetyMaterial11/30/2022CompletedDrug and Alcohol Free Workplace for Commercial Drivers (DOT)Material11/30/2022CompletedVDOT Fire Extinguisher TrainingMaterial11/30/2022CompletedSteel Wheel & Rubber Tire Roller Operator - Basic (Starts 9/12/2022)Session9/12/20220CompletedTrailer Hookup & Operations (Starts 3/2/2022)Session3/3/20220CompletedMaintenance Contract Monitoring Fundamentals & Severe Weather Monitoring (Starts 2/22/2022)Session2/23/20220CompletedFirst Aid: CPROnline Class1/11/202280CompletedVDOT Safety RulesOnline Class12/16/2021CompletedSafety Excellence: ErgonomicsOnline Class12/16/2021CompletedCountdown to Cardinal: Employee Self ServiceOnline Class11/17/2021100CompletedThe Road to Cultural CompetenceOnline Class7/7/2021CompletedDrug and Alcohol Free Workplace for Commercial Drivers (DOT)Online Class7/7/2021CompletedTruck & Trailer Mounted Attenuator Operator (Starts 1/7/2021)Session1/7/20210CompletedMultipurpose Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Use-Annual RefresherMaterial1/5/2021CompletedVOSH COVID-19 Emergency StandardOnline Class9/15/2020Completed EquivalentVOSH COVID-19 Emergency StandardMaterial9/9/2020CompletedVirginia State Employee Safety and Disaster Awareness Training (COVLC)Material9/9/2020CompletedSafety Excellence: Walking SafetyMaterial9/9/2020CompletedSafety Excellence: Safety is a Team SportMaterial9/9/2020CompletedSafety Excellence: Go Sun Smart At Work TrainingMaterial9/9/2020CompletedSafety Excellence: COVID-19 Prevention & PrecautionsMaterial9/9/2020CompletedCivilian Response to Active Shooter Events - CRASEMaterial9/9/2020CompletedEquipment Safety - How to Work Around Equipment SafelyMaterial7/14/2020CompletedVDOT Employee HandbookMaterial6/30/2020CompletedVDOT Crystalline Silica Standard Awareness TrainingMaterial5/14/2020CompletedVirginia State Employee Safety and Disaster Awareness TrainingMaterial2/19/2020CompletedVDOT Safety at HomeMaterial1/27/2020CompletedVDOT Slips, Trips, and FallsMaterial1/15/2020CompletedVDOT Top Safety HazardsMaterial1/15/2020CompletedSign Cone Rack Training (Starts 1/8/2020)Session1/8/20200CompletedIllicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Online Training (VIDEO)Video12/11/2019CompletedVDOT Driving SafetyMaterial11/12/2019CompletedAdult CPR with AED, Standard First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens Combined Course (Starts 8/13/2019)Session8/13/20190CompletedMultipurpose Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Use-Annual Refresher (Offline Video) (Starts 6/28/2019)Session6/28/20190CompletedVDOT CESE: Poisonous Plants, Snakes, Spiders and Ticks (EBB Video) (Starts 11/15/2018)Session11/29/20180CompletedVDOT CESE: Emergency Action Planning (EBB Video) (Starts 11/15/2018)Session11/15/20180CompletedVDOT CESE: Prevention of Overexertion Injuries (EBB Video) (Starts 11/15/2018)Session11/15/20180CompletedMotor Grader Operator - Basic (Starts 10/29/2018)Session11/1/20180CompletedReverse Signal Operation (Starts 5/16/2018)Session5/16/20180CompletedVDOT: Slip Trip and Fall Awareness and Prevention (Starts 5/15/2018)Session5/15/20180CompletedElectrical Safety Hazard Awareness (Starts 5/15/2018)Session5/15/20180CompletedMultipurpose Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Use-Annual Refresher (Offline Video) (Starts 4/17/2018)Session4/17/20180CompletedIntermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training (Starts 3/19/2018)Session3/20/20180CompletedVDOT Crystalline Silica Standard Awareness TrainingOnline Class12/12/2017Completed EquivalentPowered Industrial Truck Operator (Starts 12/6/2017)Session12/6/2017100CompletedVDOT Crystalline Silica Standard Awareness Training (EBB Video) (Starts 10/24/2017)Session10/24/20170CompletedReverse Signal Operation (Starts 9/28/2017)Session9/28/20170CompletedInternal Customer Care for Teammates (Starts 8/29/2017)Session8/29/20170CompletedAdult CPR with AED, Standard First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens Combined Course (Starts 4/25/2017)Session4/25/20170CompletedMultipurpose Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Use-Annual Refresher (Offline Video) (Starts 4/24/2017)Session4/24/20170CompletedTruck & Trailer Mounted Attenuator Operator (Starts 3/9/2017)Session3/9/2017100CompletedSHRP-2 National TIM Responder Training Program (Starts 3/7/2017)Session3/7/20170CompletedDriver Safety Awareness: Anticipation - The Key to Safety (Starts 10/27/2016)Session10/27/20160CompletedAsphalt Distributor - Self-Contained Tanker Operator (Starts 9/8/2015)Session9/10/20150CompletedFire Extinguisher (Starts 6/11/2015)Session6/11/20150CompletedFlagging Certification (Starts 10/22/2014)Session10/22/20140CompletedPortable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS) Operator (Starts 8/26/2014)Session8/26/2014100CompletedBasic Work Zone Traffic Control (Starts 8/19/2014)Session8/19/201494CompletedAdult CPR with AED, Standard First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens Combined Course (Starts 7/16/2014)Session7/16/20140CompletedBasic Tree Cutting & Chainsaw Operator (Starts 7/8/2014)Session7/8/20140CompletedWelding and Cutting Safety (Starts 4/30/2014)Session4/30/20140CompletedGHS Change to HazCom (Offline Video) (Starts 11/6/2013)Session11/6/20130CompletedAsphalt Distributor - Self-Contained Tanker Operator (Starts 11/13/2012)Session11/16/20120CompletedMultipurpose Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Use-Annual Refresher (Offline Video) (Starts 11/15/2012)Session11/15/20120CompletedMultipurpose Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Use-Annual Refresher (Offline Video) (Starts 11/13/2012)Session11/13/20120CompletedMotor Grader Operator - Basic (Starts 10/16/2012)Session10/18/20120CompletedMultipurpose Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Use-Annual Refresher (Offline Video) (Starts 10/16/2012)Session10/16/20120CompletedWaste Management and IDDE Training (Starts 7/19/2012)Session7/19/20120CompletedHeartsaver First Aid (Starts 3/14/2012)Session3/14/20120CompletedHeartsaver Adult CPR and AED (Starts 3/14/2012)Session3/14/20120CompletedHeartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens (Starts 3/14/2012)Session3/14/20120CompletedPreventing and Confronting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (Starts 11/1/2011)Session11/1/20110CompletedEnvironmental Compliance for Maintenance Activities (Starts 5/10/2011)Session5/10/20110CompletedLadder Safety (Starts 2/22/2011)Session2/22/20110CompletedSafety Rules Review Session (2011) (Starts 2/1/2011)Session2/1/20110CompletedPowered Industrial Truck Operator (Starts 9/30/2010)Session9/30/20100CompletedOSHA 10-hr General Industry Outreach Training (Starts 9/14/2010)Session9/15/20100CompletedReverse Signal Operation (Starts 6/17/2010)Session6/17/20100CompletedStandard First Aid-American Safety & Health Institute (Starts 2/26/2010)Session2/26/20100CompletedAdult CPR with AED - American Safety & Health Institute (Starts 2/26/2010)Session2/26/20100CompletedHazard Communication - Chemical Safety (Starts 1/21/2010)Session1/21/20100CompletedEmergency Action Planning (Starts 1/21/2010)Session1/21/20100CompletedMultipurpose Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Use-Annual Refresher (Offline Video) (Starts 1/6/2010)Session1/6/20100CompletedLoading and Unloading Self-Storing Spreaders and Brine Tanks the VDOT Way (Offline Video) (Starts 2/19/2009)Session2/19/20090CompletedBasic Work Zone Traffic Control (Starts 1/22/2009)Session1/22/20090CompletedTree/Brush Cutting, Hazard Awareness (Starts 1/15/2009)Session1/15/20090CompletedMultipurpose Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Use-Annual Refresher (Offline Video) (Starts 1/12/2009)Session1/12/20090CompletedBloodborne Pathogen (Starts 3/28/2008)Session3/28/20080CompletedAdult CPR with AED - National Safety Council (not avail as of 2/9/09) (Starts 2/19/2008)Session2/19/20080CompletedFire Extinguisher (Starts 1/12/2008)Session1/12/20080CompletedWork Zone Safety: Construction (Starts 4/26/2007)Session4/26/20070CompletedIS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction (Starts 2/15/2007)Session2/15/20070CompletedIS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System (Starts 2/14/2007)Session2/14/20070CompletedFire Extinguisher (Starts 1/18/2007)Session1/18/20070CompletedEmployee Briefings on Leave Programs (Starts 6/14/2006)Session6/14/20060CompletedAdult CPR with AED - American Safety & Health Institute (Starts 4/6/2006)Session4/6/20060CompletedIn-stream Maintenance Activities: Modules 1 - 9 (Starts 11/28/2005)Session11/28/20050CompletedPreventing Sexual Harassment (Starts 8/4/2004)Session8/4/20040CompletedStandard First Aid-American Safety & Health Institute (Starts 3/8/2004)Session3/8/20040CompletedAdult CPR with AED - American Safety & Health Institute (Starts 3/8/2004)Session3/8/20040CompletedFire Extinguisher (Starts 1/20/2004)Session1/20/20040Completed2-Way Radio Procedures Video (Starts 1/5/2004)Session1/5/20040Completed2-Way Radio Procedures Video (Starts 1/5/2004)Session1/5/20040CompletedTractor Operator Training (Starts 10/9/2003)Session10/9/20030CompletedWork Zone Safety: Maintenance (Starts 5/7/2003)Session5/7/20030CompletedTerrorism and Security Awareness Orientation (TSAO) for All State Employees (Starts 2/11/2003)Session2/11/20030CompletedSafety Course for Maintenance (Starts 2/4/2003)Session2/6/20030CompletedBloodborne Pathogen (Starts 10/28/2002)Session10/28/20020CompletedPreventing Violence in the Workplace for Supervisors (Starts 5/2/2002)Session5/2/20020CompletedWork Zone Safety: Construction (Starts 5/2/2001)Session5/2/20010CompletedFire Extinguisher (Starts 4/13/2001)Session4/13/20010CompletedStandard First Aid-American Red Cross (Starts 3/6/2001)Session3/6/20010CompletedStandard First Aid-American Red Cross (Starts 1/11/2000)Session1/11/20000Completed

Timeline

TO III

Virginia Department of Transportation
10.2023 - Current

Crew Leader

Virginia Department of Transportation
10.1996 - Current

High School -

Nottoway High School

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