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Brian Vargas

Yorba Linda,CA

Summary


Organized Senior Maintenance Worker with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Maintenance Worker

Yorba Linda Water District
11.2004 - Current
  • Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures for crew.
  • Monitor's employee work tasks while installing, and repairing new and old water valves.
  • Pays close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Follows work orders and specifications for preventive maintenance and equipment replacement, repair, and maintenance.
  • Follows safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
  • Supervises 4-6 employees and scheduled shifts.
  • Part of the interview process for positions under me.
  • Follows instructions from superintendent regarding daily job tasks and special duties.
  • Report's issues to Senior Fleet so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Repair's and replaces pumps and valves.
  • Writes performance reviews.
  • Schedules and plans daily work for crew.

Maintenance Worker 3

Yorba Linda Water District
01.2007 - 11.2014
  • Maintained work areas and job sites by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on district procedures and safety requirements.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Acted in Senior role when Senior was absent.
  • Assisted in elevations of crew members with senior.
  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Reported defective products or machinery to supervisor.
  • Reported any issue's with staff.
  • Assisted Senior in new preventive maintenance program.
  • Became part of the stand by rotation.
  • Operated all heavy equipment on job sites.
  • Trained crew members on operating equipment.

Maintenance Worker 1-2

Yorba Linda Water District
02.1999 - 01.2007
  • Diagnosed and repaired water service lines,main lines, water valves and sewer laterals.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with collections crews.
  • Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
  • Performed confine space.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning jetter heads.
  • Replaced and installed new water meters, angle meter stops, service lines and main line valves.
  • Worked on Hydrant , Leaks, Cla val and Sewer Crew.
  • Part of the Emergency after hours rotation.


Temporary Laborer

City of Fountain Valley
07.1997 - 02.1999
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks of trucks and equipment.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and yard areas.
  • Operated forklifts.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
  • Retro fitting fire hydrants.
  • Replacing main lines ,service lines, and meters.

Education

Supervisor

JPIA Supervisors Course
Yorba Linda, CA
08-2011

Water Utility Science - Water Distribution And Treatment

Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA
01-2008

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Safety Procedures
  • Effective Communication
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • OSHA Compliance

Timeline

Maintenance Worker 3

Yorba Linda Water District
01.2007 - 11.2014

Senior Maintenance Worker

Yorba Linda Water District
11.2004 - Current

Maintenance Worker 1-2

Yorba Linda Water District
02.1999 - 01.2007

Temporary Laborer

City of Fountain Valley
07.1997 - 02.1999

Supervisor

JPIA Supervisors Course

Water Utility Science - Water Distribution And Treatment

Santiago Canyon College
Brian Vargas