Dennis Rodgers
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Service Engineer
Osmose Utilities Services Inc
Peachtree City, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Developed comprehensive documentation for all completed tasks, contributing to an organized knowledge base for the team.
- Conduct field surveys to gather data for telecommunications and utility providers - site assessments and installations.
- Gathered data ensuring compliance with project specifications.
Lead Field Engineer
Aventura Telecom & Utilities Design
Cheyenne, WY
04.2020 - 03.2024
- Utilized knowledge and specialized equipment in the locating and marking/staking of utility lines and equipment
- Advance user in GIS based software including KML, Google Earth and ArcGIS files
- Managed the team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors.
- Fiber optic, coaxial, and telephone outside plant engineering and design
- Identify and suggest types of construction methods within ROW; identify assumed public ROW; visually identify existing utilities
- Daily use of electronic GPS-based design equipment / Utility locator equipment with excellent organizational skills and thorough and precise field notetaking skills
- 100% travel on the road project based position
Premises Technician
AT&T
Bakersfield, CA
04.2010 - 04.2020
- Followed up with customers to ensure quality work.
- Worked with hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment.
- Efficiently repaired and installed equipment.
- Troubleshot equipment, tracing faults and completing skilled repairs.
- Provided installation, service and maintenance for broadband internet and digital telephone service.
- Measured, cut, spliced and installed wires and cables.
- Installed network interface devices and rearranged inside wiring.
- Installed, set up and repaired devices and system components.
- Disassembled equipment, inspecting and tested wiring to locate and repair problems.
Installation Technician
HG Communications
Bakersfield, CA
02.2007 - 04.2010
- Safely preformed work on elevated platform, 8', 12', 16' & 30' ladder within fall protection harness
- Designed wiring plans for new buildings and built renovations for data and voice communications.
- Utilized and maintained company vehicle including quarterly maintenance procedures
- Worked with team members to install and maintain equipment.
- Performed job tasks while complying with company's safety procedures and guidelines.
- Maintained clean tools, test equipment and work motor vehicles.
- Coordinated efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment and components.
- Dispatched to various sites to perform maintenance on failed equipment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by efficiently resolving technical, on-site and account issues.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Interpersonal Communications
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Utility Locating
- Service Request Oversight
- Advanced Mathematics
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting and Testing
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Specifications/Drawings Review
- Engineering Design
- Computer Skills
- PPE Use
- Utility Inspections
- High transmission, primary distribution and secondary distribution experience
- Storm Utility Assessment
Timeline
Technical Service Engineer
Osmose Utilities Services Inc
03.2024 - Current
Lead Field Engineer
Aventura Telecom & Utilities Design
04.2020 - 03.2024
Premises Technician
AT&T
04.2010 - 04.2020
Installation Technician
HG Communications
02.2007 - 04.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Interpersonal Communications
Bakersfield College