David Gonzales
Hood River,OR
Summary
Experienced equipment operator with a strong background in interpreting plans and operating diverse machinery. Proven ability to complete tasks efficiently while maintaining high safety standards. Recognized for teamwork and consistently delivering quality results on projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Klickitat County
White Salmon, WA
06.2020 - Current
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and tractors to move earth and materials.
- Coordinated burial services and assisted families during their arrangements.
- Managed graveyard operations, including cemetery maintenance and upkeep.
Pipe Layer
Sajasa
Woodinville, Washington
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Operated heavy machinery for trenching, backfilling, and pipe placement.
- Conducted site inspections to assess soil conditions and prepare for pipe laying activities.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
- Located existing pipes requiring repair or replacement using magnetic and radio indicators.
Pipelayer
Riverton Contractors
Tukwila, Washington
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Operated heavy machinery including tractors, bulldozers and loaders safely at worksites.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
- Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
Plumber
Fox Plumbing And Heating
Seattle, Washington
05.2011 - 12.2013
- Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
- Directed Sewer division operations
- Installed plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Diagnosed and repaired plumbing issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained and replaced water heaters and boilers regularly.
- Ensured compliance with local plumbing codes and regulations consistently.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
Education
Associate of Arts - Welding
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA06-2012
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Hydraulic systems
- Set manholes and catch basins
- install mainline water service
- Steel shoring
- Speed shoring
- Pipe bursting
- Pipe lining
- Fiber optic fusion splicing
- Pipe fusion
- Set laser
- Operate hydraulic mole
- Leak detection
Certification
- Qualified Rigger
- Competent Person Training
- JLG Manlift/ Scissorlift
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Klickitat County
06.2020 - Current
Pipe Layer
Sajasa
04.2016 - 10.2018
Pipelayer
Riverton Contractors
01.2014 - 02.2016
Plumber
Fox Plumbing And Heating
05.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Arts - Welding
Green River Community College
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