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Bob Contreras

Visalia,CA

Summary

Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in plumbing and proven success in completing complex installations and repairs. Known for timely project completions and high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and problem-solving with strong customer service skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plumber

Charles Testerman General Engineering Inc.
07.2024 - Current
  • Installed new water, gas, and sewer service to both commercial and residential customers
  • Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations passing city, county and state inspections.
  • Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems using various applications of threading, solder, and pro press
  • Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Delivered high-quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations not only pass inspection but looked clean when completed.

Foreman

Todd Companies
03.2013 - 02.2024
  • Supervised installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and related appurtenances.
  • Established a reputation for excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
  • Mentored junior plumbers, providing hands-on training in various plumbing techniques to improve their skills and performance.
  • Improved project efficiency by effectively managing plumbing teams and delegating tasks based on individual strengths.

Laborer

North Bay Construction
08.2004 - 12.2010
  • Apprenticeship training
  • Paving, Grading, Concrete, Traffic Control, Underground Pipeline
  • Use all the basic hand, gas, and electrical tools
  • Operate heavy equipment, water trucks, and dump trucks

Education

Journeyman - Plumbing

ABC Norcal Apprenticeship
01-2020

Journeyman - Underground Pipe techniques

Northern California Terence J. O'Sullivan Laborers Training Center
San Ramon, CA
08.2006

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Administration of Justice

College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA
05.2003

Skills

  • Spanish speaking
  • Leadership
  • Skilled with both hand and power tools
  • Pipe installation expertise
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Problem solving
  • System testing

Certification

  • Journeyman Laborer/ Laborers' International Union
  • Accredited Journeyman Plumber/ ABC Norcal

Timeline

Plumber

Charles Testerman General Engineering Inc.
07.2024 - Current

Foreman

Todd Companies
03.2013 - 02.2024

Laborer

North Bay Construction
08.2004 - 12.2010

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Administration of Justice

College of the Sequoias

Journeyman - Plumbing

ABC Norcal Apprenticeship

Journeyman - Underground Pipe techniques

Northern California Terence J. O'Sullivan Laborers Training Center
Bob Contreras