Bret Johnson
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented utilities operator/repairman with more than 15 years of experience supporting water, wastewater, and park operations. Strong background in pump maintenance, backflow testing, and electrical control systems. Committed to safe, accurate, and reliable utility service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
utilities operator/repairman
National Parks Service
Homestead, Florida
06.2007 - 12.2025
- Operated park equipment and vehicles to support National Park Service field operations.
- Documented work orders, equipment checks, and service activities to maintain accurate park records and facilitate operational efficiency.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Used daily system logs to document production information and discuss issues with management.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- operated water treatment plant and water distribution systems to provide safe, potable drinking water for domestic use and an adequate quantity at sufficient pressure for fire protection ensuring conformance to Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency standards.
- Conducted daily, hourly, and weekly analyses and tests of water samples for pH, alkalinity, chlorine residual, turbidity, bacteria, dissolved oxygen, hardness, and color; adjusted chemical feed rates based on test results to ensure high-quality water.
- Cleaned facilities to maintain hygiene standards., control,adjust and maintain reverse osmosis and deionizer systems to provide ultrapure water for reagents and standards
- Read utility meters to provide accurate data of total consumption and to comply with applicable standards and regulations
- Tested and repaired water meters to ensure accurate measurements.
- Repair and overhaul water pumps and related equipment and other mechanical and electrical equipment
- Testing operation and maintenance of remote wells
- Worked with state and federal officials as well as private concerns as required, including community groups working on watershed and everglades conservation issues.
- Attended training and continuing education to maintain licenses and professional certifications
- I also performed periodic inspections and service to pumps, chlorinators, and electrical control systems on remote systems.
- I also operated and maintained the wastewater treatment facilities in the Pine Island and Flamingo districts.
- I performed daily, weekly, and monthly inspections and service of mechanical equipment such as compressors, motors, macerators, air lift pumps, automatic controls such as relays and time delayed switches
- In my duties of operation of the wastewater collection system I inspected and maintained the gravity sewer lines, manholes, sewage forced mains and lift stations
- My duties also included cutting and fitting various piping such as galvanized, copper, and iron, threading and preparing pipe for connection and installation
- My electrical duties included troubleshooting and testing of existing electrical lines, circuits, fixtures, controls and equipment
- I also maintain State of FLorida class C drinking water plant operator and class C wastewater treatment plant operators licenses as well as Backflow tester and Backflow repair certification
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Maintence Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-1992
Some College (No Degree) - Water And Wastewater Tech
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CASkills
- Water treatment
- Wastewater operations
- Pump maintenance
- Meter calibration
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Process control
- Mechanical maintenance
- Pipe fitting
- Backflow testing
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle operation
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
utilities operator/repairman
National Parks Service
06.2007 - 12.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Maintence Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Some College (No Degree) - Water And Wastewater Tech
California State University Sacramento