Colton Puentes
La Vernia
Summary
Skilled plumbing apprentice with hands-on experience at A’s Plumbing, adept in pipe threading and installation. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities. Committed to safety and quality, with a keen eye for detail and compliance with plumbing , also have worked in many other trades and strong and hard working and understanding of what needs to be done
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Plumbing Apprentice
A’s Plumbing
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted in installation and repair of plumbing systems under supervision.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily tasks.
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for plumbing operations.
- Supported senior plumbers in diagnosing plumbing issues effectively.
- Adapted quickly to new tools, techniques, and job site requirements.
- Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Safely handled tools and equipment in large-scale projects.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.
- Assisted in installation of plumbing systems for new construction projects, ensuring timely completion.
- Supported emergency plumbing services, addressing urgent issues with speed and precision.
- Supported lead plumbers in complex repairs, learning advanced techniques in process.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvert Homeschooling
09.2023
Skills
- Hand tool use
- Pipe threading
- Gas line installation
- Soldering pipes
- Equipment safety
- Piping installation
- Basic welding
- Backflow prevention
- Site excavation
- Drain cleaning
- Waste disposal systems
- Power tool use
- Job site safety
- Safety practices
- Pipe installation
- Debris collection
- Pipe measuring
- Equipment monitoring
- Fixture installation
- Brazing techniques
- Plumbing material selection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Materials handling
- Equipment operation
- Blueprint reading
- Ventilation systems
- Plumbing troubleshooting
- Pipe insulation
- Valve replacement
- Septic system maintenance
- Physical stamina
- Hydronic heating systems
- Pressure testing
- Pump maintenance
- Materials distribution
- Maintenance
- Basic repairs
- Plumbing codes
- Pipe assembling
- Pipe cutting
Timeline
Plumbing Apprentice
A’s Plumbing
10.2023 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Calvert Homeschooling