Alexander LaRosa
Southampton,PA
Summary
Dedicated water industry professional with over 9 years of experience, recognized for efficiently mastering new skills and delivering high-quality results independently. Proven expertise in project management and problem-solving, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation in water resource management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Metering Technician
North Wales Water Authority
North Wales, PA
07.2022 - Current
- Maintain and keep stock of the work-provided vehicle.
- Install 1/2"-1" residential water meters.
- Install 3/4"-8" water meters for commercial properties and interconnects.
- Install and program remote meter-reading devices.
- Meter reading using Sensus Auto-Read.
- Investigate high and low usage problems for customers.
- Terminate water service for non-payments.
- Train non-senior employees on a daily basis.
Transmission and Distribution Operator
North Wales Water Authority
North Wales, PA
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Gather the necessary materials every morning to complete the job.
- Maintain water distribution system by repairing water main leaks, service leaks, and repairing or replacing fire hydrants and blow-offs.
- Perform 3/4"-8" "wet" taps for homes and businesses.
- Install 4"-16" water main using bell and spigot ends, and mechanical joints.
- Assess jobs for safe working conditions on busy roads.
- Safely haul equipment such as mini excavators, backhoes, forklifts, and skid steers using a commercial vehicle.
Laborer
Caddick Utilities
Ambler, PA
05.2016 - 01.2020
- Performed manual labor duties such as digging trenches or moving large objects manually.
- Prepared job sites with the necessary tools and materials needed to complete jobs. Maintain work areas to keep them clean and safe.
- Maintaining work areas to keep them clean and safe.
- Held responsibility for picking up a utility truck and keeping it clean and stocked with the tools and materials needed daily.
- Hand digging for underground utilities.
- Keeping the grade of trenches using a tape measure.
- Installing 4"-16" ductile iron water main and each mechanical joint that is involved in the installation.
- Performing 3/4"-12" "wet" taps to supply homes and businesses with water.
- Tying in 3/4"-2" copper for water services.
- Install fire hydrants and blow-offs.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Tennent High School
Warminster, PA06-2015
High School Diploma -
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
Jamison, PA06-2015
Skills
- Moving pallets
- Unloading trucks
- Maintaining equipment
- Unloading trailers
- Maintaining safety standards
- Counting inventory
- Forklift operations
- Task delegation
- GIS mapping
- Valve rebuilding
- Equipment operation
- Water distribution
- Preventive Maintenance
- Effective communication
- Emergency response
- Calm under pressure
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Time management
- Planning
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
Certification
- CDL Class A license.
- Class E Distrubution Certification
- Forklift Certification
Affiliations
- Member of Safety Committee 2022-Present
Timeline
Metering Technician
North Wales Water Authority
07.2022 - Current
Transmission and Distribution Operator
North Wales Water Authority
01.2020 - 07.2022
Laborer
Caddick Utilities
05.2016 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
William Tennent High School
High School Diploma -
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
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