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Rusty Melcher

Silverton

Summary

Superintendent / Miner 1 experienced in leading communication and operations for project completion. Coordinated effectively between teams, vendors, and design professionals to ensure timely and budget-conscious outcomes. Adaptable professional with strong work ethic and proactive attitude, contributing to team success and organizational objectives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Road And Bridge superintendent

San Juan County
Silverton
10.2022 - Current
  • Led crew in road and bridge construction and maintenance projects, ensuring safety and quality standards.
  • Coordinated project schedules with local and state agencies to optimize resource allocation and timelines.
  • Oversaw maintenance of road system, enhancing safety and accessibility for users.
  • Operated heavy machinery including dozers and excavators to complete construction tasks.
  • Manage equipment
  • Schedule joint projects with state and federal agencies
  • Report miles to Cdot for highway user tax funds
  • Avalanche forecast
  • Open passes
  • Maintainer
  • Dump truck
  • Loader

Miner 1

Star mining, fortune silver
Ouray
05.2010 - 01.2018
  • Raise bore mining
  • Ground Support, bolting, spilling, timber sets, steel sets
  • Drive Track drift
  • Set up development of stops
  • Alimak rise climber
  • Sub level development, hideaways for Alimak
  • Bald headed raise, two compartment timber raise
  • Ore chute, Man Way, coffin skip
  • Powder, monkey
  • Nipper
  • Trammer
  • Slusher
  • Mucker
  • Stopper
  • Jack leg
  • Core drill
  • Bull gang crew

Education

Certified Structural, Unlimited Thickness - Welding School

Votech
Cortez, CO
11.2006 - 05.2007

Silverton High School
Silverton , CO

Skills

  • Road maintenance
  • Project management
  • Risk management
  • Equipment operation
  • 10 years hard rock, narrow vein mining
  • 22 years running heavy equipment

Timeline

Road And Bridge superintendent

San Juan County
10.2022 - Current

Miner 1

Star mining, fortune silver
05.2010 - 01.2018

Certified Structural, Unlimited Thickness - Welding School

Votech
11.2006 - 05.2007

Silverton High School
Rusty Melcher