Jeffrey Smith
Jeffersonton
Summary
Experienced with identifying potential hazards and implementing effective safety measures. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of safety regulations and best practices to ensure secure working environment. Track record of promoting culture of safety through training and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Analyst I
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services – Storm Water Division
08.2023 - Current
- Job site inspections- making sure everyone has proper PPE on as well as doing the job safely. Having great knowledge of the work done at Storm Water including replacing pipe, concrete work, removing blockages, pond work, asphalt work, parging, snow removal, landscaping, mowing, and other projects.
- Having great knowledge of all tools and equipment we use including weed eaters, hedgers, blowers, drills, mowers/quick cuts, concrete saws, sawzall, chainsaws, pole saws, concrete mixers, various types of hand tools as well as skid steers, kubotas, backhoes, loaders, excavators, plow trucks, dump trucks, and other smaller vehicles.
- Give training and presentations to groups on safety topics such as equipment, job sites, and all hazards related to the job at least once a month to groups of employees at Storm Water.
- Give new employees orientation on safety for Storm Water, Storm Water Planning, and Urban Forestry. As well as training when needed such as Confined Space Training and all training related to the job. As well as teaching others about JHAs (Job Hazards Analyst) and SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and Confined Space Entry Sheets and how to fill them out and give the information.
- Attend classes and provide the information giving to employees such as OSHA training.
- Train employees on LYTX drivecam and how to drive safely as well as checking LYTX daily for anything that may need coached and help coach the individuals when needed.
- Check and send emails daily with updates throughout the day using outlook.
- Inspect accidents and injuries as they occur and contact Corvel and Risk Management via email and phone call to assure the employees are taking care of and everything is properly documented.
- File away documents such as confined space sheets, injuries, and accident forms.
- Inspect fire extinguishers once a month, as well as site inspections of West Dr, CMF, and DMF to make sure the facilities do not have any hazards and the equipment, and tools are being properly maintained.
- Participate on the snow team in the DOC during snow shifts. Make sure everyone is being safe and properly hydrated and helping out as needed when issues arise.
- Attend snow and supervisor meetings and give input when needed.
- Above everything make sure there is always open communication and that all safety guidelines are being followed.
- Supervisor- Tara Henderson 703-310-9390
Maintenance Supervisor
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services- Storm Water Division
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervise a crew of up to 6 workers including Heavy Equipment Operators, Motor Equipment Operators, Crew Chiefs, Senior Maintenance Workers, and Maintenance Workers.
- Make sure the team is staying on task with the job at hand and prepared as well as making sure they are fulfilling their duties in a timely but most importantly safe manor.
- Plan out work ahead by inspecting jobs and sites ahead of times and communicating with the crew the task at hand. Also by making sure we have all necessary equipment and vehicles scheduled to start the job.
- Make sure all vehicles and equipment are inspected with proper documentation filled out, and maintenance as need be.
- Help create work orders when needed as well as close out work orders as we complete them.
- Send out daily emails with the work scheduled for the day to the senior leaders.
- Attend seminars and classes dealing with snow maintenance, water erosion, damn safety and maintenance, as well as any others that pertain to Storm Water maintenance.
- Attend meetings to make sure task are being completed and there aren't any issues that need to be taking care of. If so we discuss how to take care of them and offer to help in any way.
- Attend snow meetings and help in snow maintenance by leading a crew of 3-4 drivers and make sure they know the area and sites they are maintaining and are keeping up with the task at hand in a timely and safe manor. As well as maintaining the sites I am assigned and communicating/ documenting how the shift is going and any problems that may arise to my snow captain.
- Complete evaluations on my crew yearly to ensure they are maintaining a good work ethic and advancing in their career plan.
- Go over drive cams with anyone on my crew who may receive one and make sure they understand the importance of any safety violations they may have broke.
- Above everything make sure there is always open communication and that all safety guidelines are being followed.
- Completes a daily vehicle pre/post trip inspection
- Prepares and completes logs and reports
- Engages in safe working practices and complies with the MSMD safety programs and guidelines
- Complies with the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Safety Competencies and makes sure they are being followed.
- Follows instructions and from supervisory staff
- Communicates any problems/issues to supervisor staff
- Leads work crews engaged in various storm water activity
- Interact with customers in a professional manner
- Provides information to customers in a helpful and courteous manner
- Maintain a good customer, employee, supervisor relationship
- Complies with the standards of the county, including but not limited to the Drug & Alcohol, safety, and personnel policies and procedures
- Supervisor- Louis Jackson 703-877-2894
Motor Equipment Operator
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services- Storm Water Division
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Operates various construction vehicles/ equipment to include Kubotas, skid steers, rubber tire loaders, backhoes, mini excavators, walk behinds, tandems, dump trucks, and other various equipment
- Completes a daily vehicle pre/post trip inspection
- Prepares and completes logs and reports
- Engages in safe working practices and complies with the Solid Waste Management Program safety programs and guidelines
- Complies with the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Safety Competencies
- Follows instructions and from supervisory staff
- Communicates any problems/issues to supervisor staff
- Operates a two-way radio system in accordance with county policy
- Leads work crews engaged in various solid waste activity
- Interact with customers in a professional manner
- Provides information to customers in a helpful and courteous manner
- Maintain a good customer, employee, supervisor relationship
- Complies with the standards of the county, including but not limited to the Drug & Alcohol, safety, and personnel policies and procedures
- Supervisor- Louis Jackson 703-877-2894
Sr. Maintenance Worker
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services- Storm Water Division
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Operate various vehicles including flat-bed truck, pickup truck with small trailer, single-axle dump truck with trailer, utility bucket truck, snow plow and spreader, water truck.
- Load and unload mowing equipment, operate snow blower and self-propelled riding mower and tractor.
- Operate variety of small engine equipment to include weed eater, push mower, power tamper, gas roller, chain saw, concrete saw, pump and gas generator.
- Operate air compressor and pneumatic tools.
- Perform maintenance checks on equipment and vehicles
- Maintain current valid CDL "B" Commercial Driver License for vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more and trailer weight of 10,000 pounds or less
- Construct asphalt or concrete walkway.
- Assist in construction of catch basins, manholes, headwalls and retaining walls.
- Laying of cinder block and brick, and laying of storm sewer pipe.
- Perform construction carpentry work
- Set concrete forms.
- Perform variety of manual labor tasks such as digging, loading, snow shoveling, grass cutting, brush removal, asphalt leveling and raking.
- Repair broken storm drainage lines, surveys, cleans and inspects manholes and storm drainage lines.
- Takes measurements of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and walls to estimate material requirements for construction repair work.
- Use hand tools to include shovels, pitchfork, hammer, hatchet, crow bar and wheelbarrow.
- Leads or assists in leading a work crew when required.
- Read maps to locate project location.
- Performs daily vehicle maintenance checks.
- Perform pre-operational equipment checks.
- Observes safe job practices to include wearing hard hats, safety shoes, and other safety equipment as required.
- Supervisor- Louis Jackson 703-877-2894
Maintenance Crew Chief
Fairfax County Park Authority
12.2014 - 05.2021
- Performs supervisory and management oversight of an assigned field maintenance crew
- Oversees and engages in the work of subordinate positions
- Inspects and completes maintenance of athletic fields and ancillary park facilities
- Inspects, maintains and repairs field surfaces, fencing, goals, other athletic field equipment and amenities for safety, playability, and sustainability
- Initiates and carries out recommendations for improving operations, maintenance functions and procedures
- Grooms infields, synthetic fields, lines athletic fields, checks facilities and site-amenities for damages and makes necessary repairs
- Removes debris and litter from athletic fields and ancillary facilities
- Participates in snow removal and de-icing operations
- Assist other crews with grounds maintenance, mowing and light construction tasks
- Prepares reports, work orders and enters in data into a computer
- Ensures all work tasks are completed in a safe, timely manner
- Ensures that safety procedures are followed by staff and that crew members use equipment safely and properly
- Inspects vehicles and equipment for damage and proper maintenance
- Supervises, evaluates and ensures that staff has been trained in and follows safety requirements for equipment operation and maintenance procedures
- Operates tractors, loaders, groomers, utility vehicles, all with attachments, and other equipment
- Inspects and drives a truck and trailer, and hauls equipment and materials
- Completes required documentation and daily work reports
- Supervisor- Joseph Quinn
Motor Equipment Operator
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services- Solid Waste
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Performs supervisory and management oversight of an assigned field maintenance crew
- Oversees and engages in the work of subordinate positions
- Inspects and completes maintenance of athletic fields and ancillary park facilities
- Inspects, maintains and repairs field surfaces, fencing, goals, other athletic field equipment and amenities for safety, playability, and sustainability
- Initiates and carries out recommendations for improving operations, maintenance functions and procedures
- Grooms infields, synthetic fields, lines athletic fields, checks facilities and site-amenities for damages and makes necessary repairs
- Removes debris and litter from athletic fields and ancillary facilities
- Participates in snow removal and de-icing operations
- Assist other crews with grounds maintenance, mowing and light construction tasks
- Prepares reports, work orders and enters in data into a computer
- Ensures all work tasks are completed in a safe, timely manner
- Ensures that safety procedures are followed by staff and that crew members use equipment safely and properly
- Inspects vehicles and equipment for damage and proper maintenance
- Supervises, evaluates and ensures that staff has been trained in and follows safety requirements for equipment operation and maintenance procedures
- Operates tractors, loaders, groomers, utility vehicles, all with attachments, and other equipment
- Inspects and drives a truck and trailer, and hauls equipment and materials
- Completes required documentation and daily work reports
- Supervisor- Debbie Deckard
Sr. Maintenance Worker
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services- Storm Water Division
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Operate various vehicles including flat-bed truck, pickup truck with small trailer, single-axle dump truck with trailer, utility bucket truck, snow plow and spreader, water truck.
- Load and unload mowing equipment, operate snow blower and self-propelled riding mower and tractor.
- Operate variety of small engine equipment to include weed eater, push mower, power tamper, gas roller, chain saw, concrete saw, pump and gas generator.
- Operate air compressor and pneumatic tools.
- Perform maintenance checks on equipment and vehicles
- Maintain current valid CDL "B" Commercial Driver License for vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more and trailer weight of 10,000 pounds or less
- Construct asphalt or concrete walkway.
- Assist in construction of catch basins, manholes, headwalls and retaining walls.
- Laying of cinder block and brick, and laying of storm sewer pipe.
- Perform construction carpentry work
- Set concrete forms.
- Perform variety of manual labor tasks such as digging, loading, snow shoveling, grass cutting, brush removal, asphalt leveling and raking.
- Repair broken storm drainage lines, surveys, cleans and inspects manholes and storm drainage lines.
- Takes measurements of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and walls to estimate material requirements for construction repair work.
- Use hand tools to include shovels, pitchfork, hammer, hatchet, crow bar and wheelbarrow.
- Leads or assists in leading a work crew when required.
- Read maps to locate project location.
- Performs daily vehicle maintenance checks.
- Perform pre-operational equipment checks.
- Observes safe job practices to include wearing hard hats, safety shoes, and other safety equipment as required.
- Supervisor- Dave Soria
Laborer
C.B. Lucas Heating and Air Conditioning
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Uninstalled outdoor units to consist of operating a vacuum pump to remove refrigerant from outside lines and cut copper lines using copper cutters
- Install new outside units by placing on pad and adding new copper lines
- Perform leak checks with Nitrogen and closing ends of line set to hold pressure in lines
- Install new wire for outside unit
- Used various forms of Instrument techs such as meters
- Install new thermostats
- Install padding to copper lines
- Assist lead installer by connecting drain lines to main drain
- Train customers on how to operate new thermostat
- Assit journey-level HVAC lead installer in repair and maintenance of air conditioning and heating systems
- Full Time
Laborer
Fairfax County Department of Solid Waste Resource and Recovery Division
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Shoveled snow with hand shovel and distributed salt on sidewalks with hand Spreader
- Gathered trash from grounds using poker stick
- Maintained grass by operating riding lawn mower and weed eater
- Assisted Engineering Technician II s with landfill projects
- Pressure washed buildings, scale pit, and heavy equipment
- Supervisor- Steve Nestor
- Limited Term
Education
High School Diploma -
Gar-Field High School
Woodbridge, VA01-2004
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Construction safety
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- OSHA 510 Certified
- OSHA 7505 Certified
- OSHA 7500 Certified
- OSHA 40 Certified
Timeline
Safety Analyst I
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services – Storm Water Division
08.2023 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services- Storm Water Division
02.2022 - 08.2023
Motor Equipment Operator
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services- Storm Water Division
08.2021 - 02.2022
Sr. Maintenance Worker
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services- Storm Water Division
05.2021 - 08.2021
Maintenance Crew Chief
Fairfax County Park Authority
12.2014 - 05.2021
Motor Equipment Operator
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services- Solid Waste
03.2014 - 12.2014
Sr. Maintenance Worker
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services- Storm Water Division
06.2011 - 03.2014
Laborer
C.B. Lucas Heating and Air Conditioning
04.2011 - 08.2011
Laborer
Fairfax County Department of Solid Waste Resource and Recovery Division
08.2009 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Gar-Field High School
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