Charles Doughty
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated apprentice plumber with experience in hazardous material handling and trench safety. Proven ability to conduct routine inspections and collaborate effectively with team members to troubleshoot plumbing issues, ensuring high-quality workmanship on every project.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Plumber
Burpee's Plumbing & Rooter
Chatsworth, California
10.2022 - 09.2025
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot plumbing issues on job sites.
- Prepared work areas by gathering necessary materials and tools for tasks.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and equipment.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential plumbing problems early.
- Installed valves, hangers and flanges inside piping systems.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Arranged and transported supplies needed for individual plumbing jobs and unloaded truck upon arrival.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
- Calculated flow rates through pipes based on the size of the pipe diameter and length of run.
- Completed walk-throughs of completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Replaced worn washers in faucets to prevent leakage issues.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws, and threading machines.
- Tested and identified pipe leaks with air and water pressure gauges under plumber supervision.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches and saws during installation process.
Construction Worker
California Construction Concepts
San Diego, California
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Home Depot
San Diego, California
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy against purchase orders.
- Organized and maintained inventory in designated storage areas.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling.
- Inspected products to ensure they met quality standards prior to shipment.
- Maintained accurate records of received goods and shipped orders in computerized inventory system.
- Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
Education
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry Highschool
San Diego06-2008
Skills
- Tool maintenance
- Pipe installation
- Leak inspection
- Measurement verification
- Hazardous material handling
- Trench safety
- Soldering
- Pipe cutting
- Hand and power tools
- Plumbing repairs
- Leak detection
- Fixture installation
- Valve replacement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Apprentice Plumber
Burpee's Plumbing & Rooter
10.2022 - 09.2025
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Home Depot
01.2021 - 08.2022
Construction Worker
California Construction Concepts
04.2018 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry Highschool