Cody Jolly
Okeechobee
Summary
Dedicated Water Distribution Operator with over 8 years of experience in heavy equipment operation and problem-solving. Known for leading teams to achieve safety compliance and improve service delivery during emergency situations. Able to stay calm in high stress situitions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution/Collections Operator
Seminole Tribe of Florida
10.2025 - Current
- Has CDL class B
- Operated and maintained water distribution systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Utilized GIS software for mapping and analyzing water distribution networks for improved service delivery.
- Supported emergency response efforts during outages or system failures to restore service promptly.
- Improved water distribution efficiency by conducting regular system inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Operated valves and gates as needed for optimal flow control within the distribution network, minimizing service disruptions.
- Ensured public health safety with timely identification and resolution of sewer issues.
- Effectively communicated with colleagues, supervisors and other stakeholders, ensuring smooth coordination of activities and timely resolution of potential issues.
- Assisted solid waste team with trash route from time to time
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies required for seamless execution of daily tasks in the facility.
- Conducted thorough analyses of sewer systems data for informed decision-making on infrastructure improvements or repairs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Boosted team morale and productivity through effective leadership and motivational strategies.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Operated pump truck to transport materials efficiently on job sites.
- Always on time for work.
Water Distribution Operator
Okeechobee Utility Authority
01.2018 - 09.2025
- Provided timely and accurate reports to management, including details on water usage, quality, and distribution metrics.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any disruptions or emergency situations promptly, ensuring minimal service interruptions.
- Safeguarded public health by ensuring proper disinfection measures were consistently applied throughout the treatment process.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for increased safety and consistency across the team''s work activities.
- Facilitated smooth communication between internal teams by regularly updating supervisors on system status and ongoing tasks.
- Served as an essential member of the emergency response team, assisting with containment and clean-up efforts during incidents involving water distribution systems.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Operated valves and gates as needed for optimal flow control within the distribution network, minimizing service disruptions.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Fixed sewer line breaks.
- Strong communication skills.
- Lead teams before.
- In charge of Airvac sewer plant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Okeechobee High School
Okeechobee, FL05-2017
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Machine operation
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Incident reporting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Material loading and unloading
- OSHA guidelines
Certification
Water Distrbution operator class 3
Fema ICS 100,200,700,800
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Timeline
Distribution/Collections Operator
Seminole Tribe of Florida
10.2025 - Current
Water Distribution Operator
Okeechobee Utility Authority
01.2018 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Okeechobee High School