Skilled Utility Worker bringing solid background performing skilled labor work. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance work performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Worker
Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Santee
12.2022 - Current
Organize tools, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete assignments.
Inspect finished work for quality and customer requirements.
Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked work areas.
Coordinate daily utility repair activities with teammates and supervisor.
Read meters and record customer consumption.
Remove and replace concrete and asphalt when performing utility maintenance.
Set up and removal of traffic control equipment as needed.
Repair and install water mains and fire services.
Remove and install valves ranging from 6'' to 18'' and exercise them to ensure they work properly.
Perform wet taps on mains under pressure.
Loader and backhoe usage experience.
Angle stops and customer valves replacement.
Poly services and copper line installs.
Pipefitter III
IMIA
North Fork, VA
06.2021 - 12.2022
Prepare for rigging of material.
Followed safety protocols including using personal protective equipment.
Tested pipe systems by applying water/air pressure to ensure quality and performance was consistent.
Planned pipe system layout, installed and repaired.
Work from schematics/blueprints, to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials needed.
Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults.
Brazed cooper nickel and stainless steel pipes.
Operate and efficiently use both and and power tools.
Knowledge of ship repair terminology and ship compartment.
Installed pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Installed variety of valves and fittings.
Work with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fittings
Repair steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
Pipefitter I-III
Epsilon Systems Solutions
San Diego, CA
10.2015 - 06.2021
Installed pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair of steam ,drainage and sewer lines according to specifications.
Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults.
Brazed cooper nickel, stainless and steel pipes.
Installed variety of valves and fittings.
Work with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fittings.
Knowledge and use of operation for various portable and hand tools.
Customer Service Representative
I Drive Safely
Carlsbad, CA
05.2014 - 01.2015
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
Leveraged sales expertise to promote products.
Pipe Layer
Cass Construction Inc.
San Diego, CA
10.2013 - 05.2014
Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.
Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
Checked and tested underground water mains to verify proper functioning.
Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
Reviewed schematics and measured pipes to make accurate cuts.
Covered completed pipes with earth or materials and prepared sites for grading.
Aligned and positioned pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
Digged drenches to required depths.
Used grading rods to determine the length and depth of trenches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chula Vista High School
Chula Vista, CA
06.2009
Skills
Blueprint Reading
Plumbing Fixture Installation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Air and Water Piping Systems
Drainage Repair
Hand and Power Tools
Water Pressure Assessment
Verbal and Written Communication
Mathematical skills
Repair Work Planning
Heavy Lifting
Training and development
Loading and unloading materials
Supply and Parts Ordering
Certification
Certified Brazer
Water Distribution Grade 1 Certificate
Water Distribution Grade 2 Certificate
Forklift Certified
Traffic Control Certified
Competent Person Certified
Class A Driver
Timeline
Utility Worker
Padre Dam Municipal Water District
12.2022 - Current
Pipefitter III
IMIA
06.2021 - 12.2022
Pipefitter I-III
Epsilon Systems Solutions
10.2015 - 06.2021
Customer Service Representative
I Drive Safely
05.2014 - 01.2015
Pipe Layer
Cass Construction Inc.
10.2013 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Chula Vista High School
Certified Brazer
Water Distribution Grade 1 Certificate
Water Distribution Grade 2 Certificate
Forklift Certified
Traffic Control Certified
Competent Person Certified
Class A Driver
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