Adrian Camacho
Newark,CA
Summary
Seasoned professional who excels in establishing excellent working relationships with customers, employees, community and contractors. Driven to surpass company goals while thriving in deadline-driven environments. Talented leader possessing in-depth knowledge of job site safety, as well as advanced understanding of hazardous materials. Adaptable individual capable of following instructions and tactfully resolving issues for unhappy customers. A multi-tasking Water Distribution Plumber 3 with a background in addressing and fixing damaged equipment and participating in safety meetings. Offering a high level of energy and able to remain calm around animals. Considered a valuable asset to any organization while providing service with a smile. Safety-conscious WDP3 with extensive knowledge of handheld technologies and physical capacity to handle varying temperatures and climates with efficiency. Focused individual promoting effective customer service and assistance. Skilled WDP3 with experience in assembling and installing pipes, valves, and other appurtenances. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair emergency issues. Works well both independently and as part of team. Dependable WDP3, dedicated team player and top performer consistently meeting project deadlines and budget goals. Knowledgeable about importance of quality work and preventive maintenance. Over 4 years of experience in residential and commercial plumbing.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Distribution Plumber 3
East Bay Municipal Utility District
02.2020 - Current
- Installs underground pipelines to include setting valves, hydrants, fittings; makes
connections by soldering, caulking, leading, or plastering; applies protective coatings as required. - Taps pipelines; installs, removes, and repairs industrial, commercial, and residential water
services; measures, cuts, and threads pipe to fit. - Locates and inspects valves, hydrants, and meters from maps, drawings, and sketches;
may turn off fire hydrants, mains or services for emergency request or at consumer request. - Operates electrical pipe-locating equipment to locate and mark underground pipeline
facilities. - Investigates reports of meter leaks, high and low water pressure, houseline leaks, service
leaks, and hydrant leaks to determine need for repairs; determines urgency and extent of problems; evaluates for assigned supervisors whether crews should be dispatched. - Makes field investigations of new service orders to determine whether for service line is
properly located and marked. - Prepares job site for work by setting up and placing warning devices and traffic
barricades; keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition. - Uses shovel, pick, and bar to excavate; backfillls holes and trenches; installs shoring and bracing in holes and trenches as required.
- Installs and repairs gate valves, inspecting and operating valves as required; locates,
cleans, and seals gate posts. - Operates a concrete saw, compressor, and pneumatic tools such as pavement breakers,
spades, and tampers, to cut and remove street sections in preparation for pipeline installation and repair work. - Uses common hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, and such
special tools and equipment as tapping machines, cutting torches, caulking tools, sump pumps, and flaring tools. - Reads and interprets surveying grade stakes and transfers grades to ditchline, curbs, and street sections.
- Slings pipe for lowering into the trench; assists in directing crane and equipment
operators when placing pipe. Water Distribution Plumber III - 2 - 8970 - Completes standardized forms and keeps accurate records of work completed.
- May disinfect and flush new distribution mains, or flush the distribution system or perform hydrant flow tests.
- May take samples of water to the laboratory to determine if pipeline leaks in ground water exists at the site.
- Directs the work and assists in training lesser skilled employees on a specific assignment; and notifies the public of shutdowns.
Meter Reader Mechanic
East Bay Municipal Utility District
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Visited 450 meters daily and kept detailed informational records.
- Used DZ Reader to transfer collected data to company databases daily.
- Attended safety meetings and took part in safety awareness trainings and programs.
- Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly.
- Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally.
- Checked accuracy of meters against previous data and kept detailed reports of inconsistencies.
- Answered questions regarding meter readings and deescalated over 10 situations regarding tickets or other information.
- Used different hand tools such as meter speed wrench, pipe wrench, meter shut off key & handle, adjustable wrench, digging bars, bilge pump and narrow trenching shovel.
- Used different types of equipment such as meter coupling, meter washer, curb cock, angle stock, meter and meter dial, meter riser, meter box, meter cover, s-lock, plugs and poly service crimper.
- Investigate and service leaks.
- Replaced non working meters with new meters
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Located hidden water line leaks.
- Accurately measured piping, cutting to fit where needed.
- Maintained personal and equipment safety throughout the work day in changing weather conditions.
- Worked with other Meter Reader Mechanics to resolve house line leaks, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Maintenance Associate, City Of Fremont
City Of Fremont
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain ability to respond promptly to issues.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Inspected facility and building grounds to identify areas requiring maintenance and repair or posing safety hazards.
- Remodeled city buildings and grounds to increase efficiencies.
- Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on facility systems to verify operational status.
- Cultivated soil with fertilizer and aeration.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils.
- Disposed of debris, trash, and recyclable materials appropriately and promptly.
- Performed basic machine set up.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
Low Voltage Apprentice
AXIS Security Group LLC
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Cleaned work sites, including hauling debris and trash, cleaning tools and storing equipment.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
- Tested, troubleshot and calibrated equipment in the shop and in the field.
- Inspected television equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Notified supervisor immediately about equipment problems and breakdowns.
- Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with the National Electric Code.
- Installed CCTV cameras
- Installed monitoring systems
- Performed annual inspections on fire and security alarm systems under the supervision of the Axis Security.
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
- Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions and concerns regarding systems.
- Unpacked and assembled all new merchandise using variety of power tools.
Maintenance Associate
City Of Fremont
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
- Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions.
- Supervised the cleaning, maintenance and care of building and grounds.
- Irrigation
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.
- Kept efficient time and material records.
- Repaired and replaced plumbing parts, including fixtures and drain lines.
- Logged detailed and thorough records of maintenance performed.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils.
- Cultivated soil with fertilizer and aeration.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices, and parks.
- Rodent control
- Remodeled city buildings and grounds to increase efficiencies.
- Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
- Performed basic tree care, including pruning, watering, and fertilizing.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers.
- Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating and weeding.
- Mowed, weed whacked and mulched planted areas and lawns.
- Repaired established lawns using seed mixtures and fertilizers recommended for particular soil type and lawn location.
- Cleared brush from areas where trees were being prepared for removal.
Superintendent
Southwestern Services
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
- Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer’s representatives.
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.
- Oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management.
- Offered direction to landscape architects on all landscaping projects.
- Hand Tool Operation
- Site Safety Coordinator
- Effective Communication
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration.
- Trained and promoted continued education for all onsite crew members.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions.
- Reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction managers.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Assessed engineering documentation to determine order of construction operations.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
- Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation, building repair.
- Met production goals by maintaining cost effective levels of spare parts inventory.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Filled chipped, cracked and broken bricks and tiles with adhesives and grouting materials to correct surface imperfections.
- Inspected areas to address inconsistencies and patched holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
- Completed finishing work such as smoothing out and leveling poured concrete for residential and commercial construction sites.
- Assisted truck operator by positioning discharge chute of truck or pump to direct concrete into correct areas.
Asset Protection Manager
Wal-Mart
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.
- Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule.
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.
- Offered technical assistance to service providers.
- Reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction managers.
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions.
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.
- Conducted 5 security audits per month to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
- Inspected security design features, installations and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Monitored the work of contractors in the design, construction and startup phases of security systems.
- Supervised a team of 19 security personnel during a given shift.
- Worked with store management to implement company safety programs and awareness, reducing workers\' compensation costs.
- Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and the loss or misappropriation of assets.
- Identified fraudulent transactions and accounts, resulting in 3 prosecutions.
Asset Protection Manager
Wal-Mart
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Conducted 5 security audits per month to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
- Supervised a team of 15 security personnel during a given shift.
- Led a team of 8 guards in monitoring a high volume of store traffic during peak hours and days.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within the store.
- Worked with store management to implement company safety programs and awareness, reducing workers\' compensation costs.
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action programs where appropriate.
- Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and the loss or misappropriation of assets.
- Analyzed and investigated all incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Identified fraudulent transactions and accounts, resulting in 8 prosecutions.
- Safe Job Site
- Superb Management Skills
- On-Site Personnel Safety
- Site Safety Coordinator
- Management Team
- Baseline Schedules Creation
Asset Protection Manager
Wal-Mart
09.2012 - 03.2015
- Worked with store management to implement company safety programs and awareness, reducing workers\' compensation costs.
- Inspected security design features, installations and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Developed and reviewed specifications for design and construction of security systems.
- Monitored the work of contractors in the design, construction and startup phases of security systems.
- Supervised a team of 2 security personnel during a given shift.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within the mall.
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action programs where appropriate.
- Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule.
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner.
- Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
Asset Protection Associate
Wal-Mart
04.2010 - 09.2012
- Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
- Testified at judicial hearings and trials involving criminal acts committed against the company.
- Performed surveillance of suspects using binoculars, cameras and camcorders.
Meat Cutter
Safeway
06.2004 - 08.2009
- Weighed, packaged and labeled meat and seafood products, following proper dating procedures.
- Cleaned meat aisles, storage areas and work areas, following all health and safety guidelines.
- Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to the manager.
- Assisted the team in meeting sales, stock loss, labor objectives and margin goals to increase profitability.
- Cut and packaged meat
Barista
Safeway
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Advised customers on whole bean and bulk tea purchases, detailing origin, flavor and pairing recommendations.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
- Prioritized drink requests while managing interruptions.
- Complied with standards for merchandising, stocking and storing product.
- Developed and demonstrated skillful and creative latte art to engage customers.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
- Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Education
Associate of Arts - Construction Management
Laney Junior College
Oakland, CA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Fremont, CA2003
Skills
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of underground pipelines and related facilities;
using hand and power tools and equipment required for the work; reading and interpreting pipeline drawings, specifications, and survey markers; working cooperatively as a crew member communicating effectively with the public; reading meters - The identification, use and operation of common hand and power tools; the
equipment, materials, and methods used in water distribution pipeline installation, repair, and maintenance; sanitation practices applied to such pipelines; safety regulations and procedures pertaining to the work,
including proper shoring and barricading methods - Procedures for disinfecting and flushing the distribution system and performing hydrant flow tests
- Project planning and development
- Superb Management Skills
- HAZMAT knowledge
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective leader
- Deadline-oriented
- Safe Job Site
- Effective Communication
- Strong team player
- Proficiency at reading blueprints
- Accurate record keeping
- Quality control measures
- Safety measures and policies
- Skilled problem solver
- People-oriented
- Natural leader
- Quick learner
- System Testing
- Piping installation
- Project Management
- Emergency Response
- Pipe installation expertise
- Equipment monitoring
- Plumbing Repairs
- Troubleshooting
- Plumbing
- Equipment Operation
- Fixture Repair Proficiency
- Backflow Prevention Familiarity
- Pressure Regulation Understanding
- Pipe Cutting Precision
- Continuous Learning Commitment
- Emergency response readiness
- Valve Repair Mastery
- Detail Oriented
- Relationship Building
- OSHA Compliance
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Water Pressure Assessment
- Equipment Calibration
- Technical report writing
- Water meter management
- Preventative Maintenance Planning
- Infrastructure Inspection
- Water main repairs
- Water Loss Reduction
- Chlorination processes
- Leak Detection Abilities
- Water Treatment Knowledge
- Sampling and Monitoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Reliability
Certification
Water Effeciency Managemet
Laney College/COHORT
Completed May 2021
Aerial Lift- Boom and Scissor
Basic operator safety training course
Completed 5-23-18
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
NESTA graduate
Certificate Number: N65535152
Interview & Interrogation Techniques
Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
Completed Sep. 16-17, 2015
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Certification
Southwestern Services
Completed July, 2016
Timeline
Water Distribution Plumber 3
East Bay Municipal Utility District
02.2020 - Current
Meter Reader Mechanic
East Bay Municipal Utility District
01.2019 - 01.2020
Maintenance Associate, City Of Fremont
City Of Fremont
07.2018 - 01.2019
Maintenance Associate
City Of Fremont
07.2017 - 01.2018
Low Voltage Apprentice
AXIS Security Group LLC
01.2017 - 07.2018
Superintendent
Southwestern Services
02.2016 - 03.2017
Asset Protection Manager
Wal-Mart
02.2016 - 05.2016
Asset Protection Manager
Wal-Mart
03.2015 - 02.2016
Asset Protection Manager
Wal-Mart
09.2012 - 03.2015
Asset Protection Associate
Wal-Mart
04.2010 - 09.2012
Meat Cutter
Safeway
06.2004 - 08.2009
Barista
Safeway
08.2003 - 06.2004
Associate of Arts - Construction Management
Laney Junior College
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Water Effeciency Managemet
Laney College/COHORT
Completed May 2021
Aerial Lift- Boom and Scissor
Basic operator safety training course
Completed 5-23-18
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
NESTA graduate
Certificate Number: N65535152
Interview & Interrogation Techniques
Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates
Completed Sep. 16-17, 2015
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Certification
Southwestern Services
Completed July, 2016
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