Chad Straining
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Utility worker with versatile skill set and the ability to handle all aspects of the job. Well organized and efficient at completing work
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent Field Service
Veolia Water
Harrisburg, PA
11.2024 - Current
Utility Worker
Veolia Water
Hummelstown, PA
07.2013 - Current
Hydrant maintenance and repair , 5/8 - 8 inch meter install and replacement, valve maintenance and field customer service.
Well Pump Mechanic
Harrisburg Kohls Brothers
Harrisburg, PA
06.2004 - 07.2012
Installed and replaced well pumps, pressure tanks and filtration systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishop Mcdevitt High School
Harrisburg, PA06.2004
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Locate water service and water main lines
- Assigned and dispatched service work (2014-2016)
- Trained and mentored new field service techs and assisted Field Service in a leadership role
- Assigned hydrant maintenance orders using kloudgin and worked on maintenance program in leadership role
- Ability to read meters
- Assisted in flushing program
- Large meters and strategic meters
- Great working with team or individually
- Great time management
- Take constructive criticism well
- Ability to problem solve and think outside the box
- Ability to handle customer complaints
Certification
- Class E water distribution license
- Class A CDL drivers license
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent Field Service
Veolia Water
11.2024 - Current
Utility Worker
Veolia Water
07.2013 - Current
Well Pump Mechanic
Harrisburg Kohls Brothers
06.2004 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Bishop Mcdevitt High School