Skilled specialist with proven track record. Expertise in water department, consistently driving successful outcomes. Adapt at team collaboration and flexible in adapting to changing needs. Known for my reliability and strong focus on achieving objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Utilities Specialist
City of Bremerton public works (Water Department/Meter Crew/Construction Crew)
02.2022 - Current
Water system maintenance and repairs in city of Bremerton Public Works jurisdictions
Install, test, replace and repair water meters and MXU's (.3/4 - 2inch Meters) for residential and commercial buildings with the new radio read system as well as fireline meters
Install new residential water meters sets and construction meters (3/4''-2'')
Set water PVC jumpers (issued by city) instead of actual meters itself
Identify municipal and customer service lines type for lead service program (LSP)
Help assist respond to local residential complains or request which included water testing levels of chorine and locating roadside pot-holes / damaged road edges and potential water service leaks or main breaks
Preform manual labor digging trenches for water meter boxes using spade/flat shovel head and using dirt to back fill construction site
Able to use city of Bremerton issued Ipads to record, change and updated task when done and contact local billing if needed
Build threaded adapters need for new water meter set to be installed
Take a\part and dispose of curtain materials from old SR1 and SR2 meters
Locate water meters, water service lines, water mains and sewer/storm lines
Troubleshoot and inspect zero consumptions o. residential water meters
Install and replace water. meter boxes
Deliver task to inform door knockers on late payment water bills to local residents that are final notices as well as preform shut off and on waters meters lines/ valves with special water meter key as well as recoded usage for water billing
Read all water meters usage using Sensus AMI system. Read stale meters with service truck using walk by Idrive by. as well as manual read trouble meters, Within city limits
Make changes and/or additions to the city's GIS mapping system to the water system
Conduct and document flow and pressure testing for static pressure and amount of water volume at hydrant and water meter
Install, maintain, and repair water systems such as valves, hydrants and water meters
Assist valve maintenance crew in various phases of valving in our water system such as cycling valves to ensure they work properly and are accessible to meet water system requirements
Assist with annual water system flushing to keep the water system water quality
Preform wet taps to install water meter service lines, water mains, blow offs, air reliefs, pressure reducing valves, gate valves and much more
Able to explain work operations to local residents or bystanders when questioned
Recorded and date any water department work on city of bremerton issued iPads
Utilize cartegraph for a asset management program
Operate 5-yard and 10-yard dump trucks with trailers, forklift, trenching machine, riding lawn mower, pressure washer, sand blaster, paint sprayer, jack hammer, saws, light trucks, transit, backhoe, hoe pack, international 7400 vacuum truck, trench shoring equipment and other various power and hand tools correctly, efficiently, and safely
Asbestos-Cement pipe work practices and procedures
Install water main pipes (Ductile Iron) sizes rage from 2inch to 12inch
Able to connect and install fittings such as flange fitting, mechanical joint, tee fittings, reducers, angle degree bends, mega-lugs, couplings, repair bands, unions and more (ranges from sizes 3/4 to 12inch)
Cold Mix Patch and rock backfill
Practice everyday common work safety
Help assist and Removed water flanged pipe and replace with omni T2/ C2 water meter
Familiar and worked with with various types of water mains/service such as ductile iron, cast iron, AC, PVC, copper, galvanized, PEX, polyethylene, ABS
Fuel utility vehicles and equipment safely and properly
General cleaning in water department shop and equipment used
Read system maps with apps such GSI web-apps as well as Collector on Ipad
Used all types of hand tools
Able to load and unload heavy construction equipment on to tandem and trailer
Labor
City of Bremerton public works (Water Department/Meter Crew)
02.2022 - 03.2022
Practice everyday common work safety
Able to explain work operations to local residents or bystanders when questioned
Water system maintenance and repairs in city of Bremerton public works jurisdictions
Recorded and date any water department work on city of bremerton issued Ipads
Changed existing and removed residential water meters (SR2, Omni T2, Iperl) (¾ inch and 1’’ )
Install new residential water sets construction (Iperl water meters) (¾ inch and 1’’)
Given tasks to inform door knockers on late payment water bills to local residents that are final notices
Preformed manual labor digging trenches for meter box and waters meters using spade shovel head and flat head shovels and using dirt to backfill construction site
Able to use city of bremerton issued ipads to record, change and updated tasks done
Preformed local residential MXU change out
Build threaded adapters fittings for new water meter sets
Activate residential MXU on new water meters
Deactivate MXU from disconnected lines
Take apart and dispose of certain materials from old SR1 and SR2 meters
Clean out and wash good used MXU then deactivate device
Install and change existing or non existing water meter boxes
Preformed shut off and on water meter lines with special water meter key
Locate, troubleshoot and inspect zero consumption on residential water meters
Spray paint (blue) water meter locates
Help assist and Removed water flanged pipe and replace with omni T2 water meter
Using pry bar to help lift covers on meter boxes to Inspect and record pipe material whether is cast iron or galvanized pipe
Fuel utility vehicles and equipment safely and properly
Help assist respond to local residential complaints or responds which include water testing levels of chlorine and locating roadside potholes/ damaged road edges
General cleaning in water department shop and equipment used
Read system maps with apps such GSI web-apps as well as Collector on Ipad
Used all types of hand saws such as hacksaws, crosscut saw, pruning saw and as well as reciprocating saw
Preformed meter shut offs and shut ons for local billing residents
Set water PVC jumpers instead of actual meters itself
Preformed water hydrant cycle maintenance
Water valve maintenance
Water communications fails troubleshooting & fix
Labor
City of Bremerton Public works (Storm/Sewer Division)
10.2021 - 02.2022
Perform sewer inspections in cleanouts with optical snake camera equipment
Assist in construction, repair, installation and maintenance on storm and sewer systems
Help prep and install sewer liners on damaged or existing pipe
Assist switching backhoe loader bucket attachments with hydraulic hammer and chisel
Deep wash and clean vacuum/vactor vacuum truck and city utility trucks
Performed manual work and operates hand tools and small equipment to maintain drainage ditches, culverts
Basic maintenance for facility in the Public Works and Utilities Department shop
Labor ditch digging out trench and filling dirt, rock, cold mix
Manhole sewer maintenance/inspections with vaccon/vactor truck (jetting sewer lines)
Pulling manhole covers with steel hooks for inspections
Manually install risers to raise sewer manholes
Install and setting ditch hydraulic shoring's and removal
Set up traffic control and removal of traffic control in work zones
Fuel hand gas powered equipment, utility trucks and generators
Manually patch holes in asphalt with cold mix
Assist/guiding forklift operator moving equipment
Fix unsteady manholes with new head bolts
Premix concrete for sewer construction
Using utility trucks hydraulic lift dumping excess dirt, debris, leaves and rock to the waste pile
Assist setting up and breaking down jack hammer
Maintenance on small gas power tools for best properly operating
Provide safe working practices and procedures and well as health and safety regulations
Install new pvc pipe in trench for sewer line to mainline and cleanout
Install new pipe liner in old existing pipe for repair of leakage or broken piece of pipe
Labor/seasonal
City Of Bremerton Parks & Recreation, Bremerton,WA
01.2019 - 12.2019
Prep/drag Baseball fields
On Mow Crew, such as weed-wack, use blower, mower, edging sidewalk
General custodian cleaning in public restrooms/Prep restrooms
Open city parks gates and restrooms
Help assist with irrigation trouble
General landscaping
Wash city vehicles and equipment properly
Dig and plant grass seeds, flowers and common bush plants
Set up and help Wedding Events with new customers and existing
Customer service over the counter and telephone
Clean company equipment & test brand new customer equipment from Stihl such as weed wackers, chain saws, metal grinders, gas blowers, pressure washers, hedge trimmers, commercial paint sprayers, rototillers sawzalls
Load & unload company or customers vehicles with or without equipment onto trailers
Customer service over the counter/telephone
Test drive equipment after customer return such as sub compact tractor(Bobcat)
Test drive equipment after customer return such mini Excavator
General maintenance which include greasing excavators, bobcat/loader tractors
Change and clean excavator buckets when needed which include compactors and chisels
Record and check inventory of equipment checked out, sold or broken
Operate and move wooden pallets wrapped with equipment or surplus supplies with forklift under supervision
Education
Diploma -
Bremerton High School
Bremerton, WA
06.2016
Certificate - undefined
West-Sound Tech
Bremerton, WA
06.2016
Skills
Strong work ethic
Work prioritization in fast-paced settings
Reliable work schedule adherence
Attention to detail
Task prioritization
Excellent communication
Problem-solving abilities
Decision-making
Process improvement
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Certification
[Service Truck/Crane Operator] Training - Issued : (10/20/2022 Expiration 10/20/2025)
[Chapter 296-155 Part L WAC Safety Standards For Hoisting & Rigging Requirements (Rigging Training) ] Training - Issued (8/12/2024 Expiration 8/12/2029)
[Washington State Traffic Control Flagger] Training - Issued (6/2025 Expiration 6/2025)
[Adult/Child/Infant First Aid| CPR AED] Training - Issued (9/3/2024 Expiration 9/3/2026)
Safety Analyst I at Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services – Storm Water DivisionSafety Analyst I at Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services – Storm Water Division