Kevin Voelker

Maintained and repaired over 20 miles of borough roadways, municipal properties, and right-of-ways to ensure public safety and compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) standards. Managed stormwater infrastructure by clearing, repairing, and installing catch basins, culverts, and drainage ditches to mitigate seasonal flooding and protect local properties. Operated heavy machinery and specialized equipment—including dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, and salt spreaders—performing routine pre-trip inspections and preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.

Road Maintenance Specialist/Equipment Operator - Harvey's Lake Borough - Harvey's Lake, PA

(2026-02)

• Maintained and repaired over 20 miles of borough roadways, municipal properties, and right-of-ways to ensure public safety and compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) standards.
• Managed stormwater infrastructure by clearing, repairing, and installing catch basins, culverts, and drainage ditches to mitigate seasonal flooding and protect local properties.
• Operated heavy machinery and specialized equipment—including dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, and salt spreaders—performing routine pre-trip inspections and preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Installed and maintained municipal traffic signs, road markings, and safety barriers in strict accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Executed winter weather emergency operations, clearing snow and ice from primary and secondary borough roads under hazardous conditions to maintain safe transit for residents and emergency services.

Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance - Wyoming County - Tunkhannock, PA

(2025-06 - 2026-02)

• Executed comprehensive facilities maintenance and structural repairs across multiple Wyoming County municipal buildings, ensuring safe, fully operational, and code-compliant environments for public employees and residents.
• Operated and serviced a wide array of maintenance and grounds equipment—including commercial mowers, tractors, snow blowers, and specialized power tools—carrying out routine preventative maintenance to minimize machinery downtime.
• Maintained high standards of facility cleanliness across county buildings by executing daily floor maintenance programs, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and operating commercial floor buffers.
• Sourced and requested replacement materials and cleaning chemicals, reviewing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure safe handling, proper chemical dilution, and compliant storage practices.

Firefighter/EMT - City of Wilkes-Barre Fire Department - Wilkes-Barre, PA

(2000-02 - 2025-06)

• Maintained 24/7 community protection by working demanding rotating shifts and overtime, demonstrating exceptional reliability and stamina under rigorous physical conditions.
• Delivered critical patient care as a first responder, executing CPR, advanced first aid, and life-saving emergency medical interventions in high-stress environments.
• Operated and positioned large emergency vehicles—including fire apparatus and rescue trucks—navigating hazardous conditions under extreme time constraints to respond to fire, medical, and hazardous material emergencies.
• Conducted comprehensive safety inspections and preventative maintenance on firefighting apparatus, specialized rescue gear, and municipal fire hydrants to guarantee 100% operational readiness.
• Executed rapid assessments and tactical actions during fire suppression incidents, working seamlessly within a unified command structure to protect life, property, and local infrastructure.
• Performed routine fire safety inspections across commercial and residential properties to enforce local fire codes, identify hazards, and ensure structural compliance with safety regulations.
• Spearheaded community outreach initiatives, delivering fire prevention and safety education programs to local schools and community organizations to improve public emergency preparedness.

High School Diploma - James M. Coughlin High School (1995-06) Wilkes-Barre, PA