FRESNO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
I. Applicant Information
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County Supervisorial District Number for Residential Address. (Please check one box) {Please see http://www2.co.fresno.ca.usl2850/XMLLookuplIE6/Index.asp '}, □ District 1 (Pacheco)
□ District 2 (Brandau)
□ District 3 (Quintero)
□ District 4 (Mendes)
181' District 5 (Magsig)
City Council District Number for Residential Address. (Please check one box) {Please see http1·Uwww1fres110.qov /Govemment/CityCouncil/Counci/Locator.htm '}, N/A- □ District 1 (Soria)
□ District 2 (Karbassi)
□ District 3 (Arias)
□ District 4 (Maxwell)
□ District 5 (Chavez)
□ District 6 (Bredefeld)
□ District 7 (Esparza)
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Wyatt Meadows
Grading and Paving Superintendent with a record of success for running multi -million dollar jobs. Experience includes 17 years in the field on commercial and residential construction projects. Highly experienced in equipment operation. High energy and highly motivated with an impeccable work ethic. Strong motivator of crews making for a great work environment. Backed by a proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions.
Key Skills
— Construction/Demolition Projects
— Expert in Equipment Operations
— Site Plan Review and Problem
Solving
— Site Safety/OSHA Compliance
— Subcontractor Oversight
— Job/Equipment Training and
Instruction
— Budgeting and Cost Control
— Bidding/Estimating/Proposals
— Customer Service/Client
Relationships Management
Employer Summary
ARB (LAKE FOREST, CA) – Job Steward/Operator, September 2014 to January 2015 Backhoe operator and Union Job Steward, boring new natural gas pipeline and service replacement for The Gas Co.
W. JAXON BAKER (REDDING, CA) – Paving Superintendent, October 2013 to September 2014 Paving Superintendent overseeing heavy highway projects from start to finish. From project scheduling and budgeting to running daily crew to managing customer relations with Cal-Trans to job punch list and completion. Budgets ranging from $1.3M to $5M
SNELSON COMPANIES INC. (SEDRO-WOOLLEY , WA) – Job Steward/Operator, March 2013 to Sept. 2013 Dozer operator and Union Job Steward on ditch crew and backfill crew, on new line replacement of PG&E natural gas lines.
PILCHUCK CONTRACTORS (KIRKLAND, WA) - Job Steward/Operator/Foreman, May 2012 to March 2013 Excavator Operator and Union Job Steward digging various locations to complete hydro-testing and valve replacement of PG&E natural gas lines. Foreman on valve replacement portion.
US PIPELINE (HOUSTON, TX) – Operating Engineer, September 2010 to March 2011 Dozer Operator on a 150 mile stretch of the Ruby Pipeline from Northeast Nevada to Northwest Utah.
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION, INC. (FRESNO, CA) – Operating Engineer, June 2009 to September 2010 Utility hand running several pieces of equipment (blade, dozer, excavator, backhoe, loader etc.) as well as grade setting.
GARRETT CONSTRUCTION, INC. (FRESNO, CA) – Foreman, March 2001 to June 2009 On site foremen/grade setter on a range of commercial and residential grading and paving projects, as well as demolition, roadway and infrared paving projects. Budgets ranging from $15K to $3M.
OPERA TING ENGINERS LOCAL UNION #3- ORGANIZER 2015-2020, DISTRICT REP 2020- CURRENT.
Project Highlights
Highway 395 Overlay Budget: $3.8M
On-site Superintendent on a 22 ½ mile northbound stretch of highway overlay. Overseeing the entire project from budgeting and scheduling to the running of the day to day crew. Paving a 1” RHMA overlay. Performing the setup of all the daily materials such as trucking, grinding, and inspections. Responsible for the scheduling and oversight of all subcontractors. As well as the overall quality control.
Highway 46 Overlay Budget: $4.9M
On-site Superintendent on a 16 mile stretch of highway overlay on all lanes. Overseeing the entire project from budgeting and scheduling to the running of the day to day crew. Paving a 1” bonded wear course. Performing the setup of all the daily materials such as trucking, grinding, and inspections. Responsible for the scheduling and oversight of all subcontractors. As well as the overall quality control and completion of the project. Upon completion worked with Cal-Trans to complete all punch list items and finalize quantities for project payment.
PG&E Hydro-test and Valve Replacement
Operator/Foreman on 4 mile stretch in Sunnyvale, CA of 24” natural gas pipe hydro-testing and valve replacement. Excavate and prepped hydro-test locations. Backfilled the area once testing was completed and inspection passed. Once hydro-testing was complete, performed valve replacement and automation on 24” and 16” valves as needed.
Lowe’s Hanford Budget: $1.6M
Ran the job from start to finish overseeing all grading and paving aspects on and off site. Managed all material import and export as well as trucking, striping, sweepers. Discovered issues and helped engineer changes in the plans due to design problems in restricted grade areas.
Lowe’s Visalia Budgets: $2M
Oversaw all aspects of the job including attending job meetings with the site general contractor and Lowe’s representatives.
Organized relationships with Lowe’s prime and subcontractors making for a great work environment where the project finished as the fastest completion to date.
Other Construction Projects
Harlan Ranch Subdivision (Fresno, CA) – Oversaw crew on the finish grading of house pads and streets to prep for paving.
Fresno and Tulare County Overlays – Asphalt overlays and shoulder backing on various county roads. Oversaw signage and striping subcontractors.
UCSF Fresno (Fresno,CA) – Managed the job from start to finish, overseeing all grading and paving aspects on and off site.
Centex - Silver Oaks Subdivision (Hanford, CA) – Ran all earthwork aspects of the job from start to finish grading.
Completed a range of other construction projects, including, building pads, restoration and city beautification, county overlays, parking structures, loading docks, ramps, as well as demolition. Specialized in identifying and fixing errors on various job sites and construction plans resulting in timely fixes with as little extra cost to the company as possible.
Certifications
California Licensed Contractor in Earthwork and Paving
OSHA 10 Safety Certified
First Aid and CPR
Excavation Safety for Competent Person
Signalman/Rigging
References
Gary Meadows
Owner, Garrett Construction Inc.
Selma, CA 93662
Jerry Bennett
OE3 President (Retired)
Laton, CA 93242
Steve Biehle
Owner, Seals-Biehle General Contracting
Visalia, CA 93291