JASON CUSTER
Rimersburg
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate displaying strong communication, leadership, dedication and commitment to company values and objectives. Looking to secure employment for a career transition allowing for personal growth and application of obtained skills. Seeking an opportunity to build a permanent career while contributing to the success of the organization. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Winter CDL Equipment Operator
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Shippenville, PA
12.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy trucks to perform snow removal duties.
- Operated front end loaders to load trucks for snow events
- Mixed salt/skid materials for stockpile
- Assist with mechanical repairs and general maintenance on trucks/equipment.
- Remove/install main/wing plows on trucks.
- Clean/inspect trucks/equipment.
- Assist in brine making/transport duties.
- Cleans/stock supplies at toolbox.
- Perform traffic control duties.
- Assist in sign repairs/re-installment.
- Patch potholes.
- Perform pipe surveys.
- Remove trees/brush/debris from roadways.
- Assist in road/bridge sweeping activities.
Operations Team Lead
ASRC Federal Professional Services
Boyers, USA
08.2020 - Current
- Cleared government contractor
- Supervise approximately 40 team members, offering constructive feedback on work performance
- Assisted with development and implementation of quality controls, productivity standards and compliance guidelines
- Worked with management to improve workflows and eliminate unnecessary tasks
- Assisted with team members tasks, including material processing during staff absences and inventory backlogs
- Routinely participate in overtime to ensure business needs are metDeveloped training materials for new employees on standard operating procedures
- Resolved customer issues quickly and efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service standards
- Document various project activities in databases & spreadsheets
Volunteer firefighter
Rimersburg Hose Co, Inc.
Rimersburg, USA
04.2003 - Current
- Serve as the department's Vice President (12/2020-Current), 2nd Assistant Fire Chief (08/2019-Current) and member of Board of Directors (12/2012-Current)
- Previously served as department Secretary, Captain and 2nd Lieutenant
- Serve as driver/operator, to include heavy duty apparatus with GVWR >26,000 lbs equipped with air brakes & manual transmissions
- Performed maintenance on apparatus and equipment, performing repairs as needed
- Conducted drills and training on techniques, operations and use of equipment for various emergency scenarios
- Certified in use and care of self-contained breathing apparatus and hazardous material detection monitors
- Certified in operations of fire apparatus pumps, including interpretation and understanding of pressure/vacuum gauges
- Completed numerous local and state accredited classes/certifications to include: FireFighter I certification, PA Essentials of Firefighting, HazMat Operations Level certification with annual refresher, Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Operations & Technician level certifications with PA Dept of Health State certification, Pump Operations I certification, Emergency Vehicle Operations certification, Resource Accountability at firefighter and officer levels, Fire Dynamics - Strategies & Tactics, Confined Space Rescue
Operations Team Lead
Next Tier Concepts, Inc.
Boyers, USA
10.2014 - 08.2020
- Cleared government contractor
- Supervised approximately 30 team members, offering constructive feedback on work performance
- Assisted with development and implementation of quality controls, productivity standards and compliance guidelines
- Worked with management to improve workflows and eliminate unnecessary tasks
- Assisted with team members tasks, including material processing during staff absences and inventory backlogs
- Conducted performance evaluations of team members to monitor quality and productivity
Operations Team Lead
US Investigations Services
Boyers, USA
12.2012 - 09.2014
- Cleared government contractor (Secret level clearance)
- Supervised approximately 50 team members, offering constructive feedback on work performance
- Assisted with determining effective schedules and managed daily workflow while on afternoon shift
- Conducted meetings with team members to advise on processes and procedures to communicate updates/changes, establish personnel accountability, build team cohesion and identify concerns
- Assisted with interviews, training and development of team members, supporting customer needs for processes and productivity objectives
- Conducted performance evaluations of team members to monitor quality and productivity
Education
ELDT CDL Certification -
Crawford County Career And Technical Center
Meadville, PA09.2024
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Rimersburg, PA05-2006
Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Strong Communication and Customer Service
- Mechanical Knowledge/Ability
- Equipment Operation
- Emergency Response and Management
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
*Class A CDL (with air brake and manual transmission)
*Fire Fighter I
*Essentials of Fire Fighting
*Pump Operations I & II (multiple)
*Hazmat Awareness Hazmat Operations (with annual refreshers)
*Resource Accountability - Responder & Officer
*Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - Apparatus >10,000 GVW
*Foam Firefighting Technician
*Basic Vehicle Rescue - Awareness, Operations & Technician (State certified)
*Carbon Monoxide Responses
*Natural Gas Awareness/Emergencies
*Electrical Emergencies
*Fire Dynamics - Fundamentals, Strategies & Tactics (Multiple)
*Fire Behavior
*Wildlands Firefighting
*Forward Lay & Attack Line Evolutions
*Vehicle Fire Evolutions (Multiple)
*Handling Chimney Fires
*Building Construction
*Confined Space Rescue
*Forcible Entry
*Structural Fire Evolutions
*Structure Burn Sessions (Multiple)
*Tactical Thermal Imaging
*Grain Bin Rescue - Awareness
*Rapid Intervention Crew Exercises
*Ropes & Knots
*Trench Rescue Awareness
*Legal Aspects of Fire Service
*Electric Vehicle Operations
Timeline
Winter CDL Equipment Operator
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
12.2025 - Current
Operations Team Lead
ASRC Federal Professional Services
08.2020 - Current
Operations Team Lead
Next Tier Concepts, Inc.
10.2014 - 08.2020
Operations Team Lead
US Investigations Services
12.2012 - 09.2014
Volunteer firefighter
Rimersburg Hose Co, Inc.
04.2003 - Current
ELDT CDL Certification -
Crawford County Career And Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Union High School