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Charlie Casias

Summary

Accomplished wastewater operator with expertise in wastewater collection systems and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through data collection and report writing. Adept at utilizing Cityworks and GIS software to drive project success while fostering a culture of continuous improvement among staff.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

WWPS Maintenance Supervisor

GHID
02.2021 - Current
  • Supervised and trained wastewater facilities maintenance staff to enhance performance and professionalism.
  • Monitored personnel activities, including training, time management, and performance evaluations.
  • Assisted in interviewing applicants, providing recommendations to Director for hiring and promotions.
  • Planned, oversaw, and evaluated maintenance of wastewater facilities following best management practices.
  • Conducted detailed reviews of maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure infrastructure stability.
  • Performed thorough inspections of facilities, generating work orders based on findings.
  • Coordinated system repairs, maintained prioritized project inventory for annual budgeting.
  • Administered approved division budget while monitoring expenditures according to constraints.

WW Collections Foreman

GHID
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Operated CCTV equipment to collect data and provide recommendations for repair, replacement or maintenance of the district’s sewer mains.
  • Directed maintenance crews in the performance of maintenance duties.
  • Worked in a team to train new employees and provide training to current employees to further personal development and continuous improvement.
  • Assisted the Pretreatment Coordinator in the installation of flow meters to provide accurate flow data.

WWPS Laborer

GHID
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Performed site maintenance for WWPS properties.
  • Diagnosed problems with pumps or electrical components and completed necessary repairs or replacements.
  • Completed work orders and provided recommendations for further repair or replacement to management or other departments.
  • Responded to after-hours calls and emergencies.

WW Laborer

GHID
02.2019 - 04.2019
  • Operated combination sewer cleaning trucks to remove blockages and maintain sewer main lines.
  • Raised sewer manholes to grade.
  • Inspected sewer manholes.

WW Collection Supervisor

SLC Public Utilities
04.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assigned daily work duties for employees.
  • Worked with field crews to improve workflow and resolve problems.
  • Scheduled and tracked PTO, vacations and sick days.
  • Scheduled vehicles and equipment for service or repair utilized personnel or the city’s fleet department to solve problems in the field.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources and disseminated information to engineers, consultants, contractors and managers.
  • Conducted follow-up on projects and helped to resolve issues.
  • Provided recommendations for the WW department budget.
  • Interviewed potential candidates for open positions.

WW Collection Worker 2

SLC Public Utilities
06.2012 - 04.2018
  • Trained new hires in the correct operation and maintenance of the combination sewer trucks and directed crews of two to six in the completion of cleaning operations.
  • Lead crews to complete sewer main repairs and repair or replace sewer manholes.
  • Helped to develop new policies and procedures for a new spot liner crew and directed crews to install spot liners.
  • Utilizing CCTV equipment, I collected video data and generated reports.
  • Working in a team, I helped to develop the use of tablets in the field and automate the work order system.

WW Collection Trainee

SLC Public Utilities
09.2011 - 06.2012
  • Operated combination sewer trucks to remove blockages and maintain sewer main lines.
  • Utilized on board system to apply root killing pesticide.
  • Used hand tools to install nose-on fittings for new service connections.
  • Operated backhoes to repair or install sewer mainlines.
  • Installed or repaired sewer manholes and replaced concrete or asphalt.
  • Completed work orders and reports utilizing City works and GIS software.

Skills

  • Data collection
  • Report writing
  • Cityworks
  • GIS
  • CCTV Software
  • MS Office
  • Wastewater Collection Systems
  • Maintenance
  • Construction
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership

Education Licenses Training

  • Davis Technical College, Kaysville, UT, G.E.D.
  • Class A CDL w/tanker
  • State of Utah Pesticide Applicator License
  • State of Utah grade IV WW Collection Certificate
  • State of Utah grade IV Water Distribution Certificate
  • NASSCO PACP/MACP Certified
  • AWWA Leadership Forum Graduate
  • Public Utilities & Waterworks Management Institute – Basic Management and Supervisory Leadership Training Program Graduate

Timeline

WWPS Maintenance Supervisor

GHID
02.2021 - Current

WW Collections Foreman

GHID
09.2019 - 02.2021

WWPS Laborer

GHID
04.2019 - 09.2019

WW Laborer

GHID
02.2019 - 04.2019

WW Collection Supervisor

SLC Public Utilities
04.2018 - 10.2018

WW Collection Worker 2

SLC Public Utilities
06.2012 - 04.2018

WW Collection Trainee

SLC Public Utilities
09.2011 - 06.2012
Charlie Casias