Dimitrius Glass
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Systems Operator 1
West Valley Water District
04.2024 - Current
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Maintained accurate records for regulatory compliance by diligently documenting test results and maintenance activities.
- Participated in mandatory training programs to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Operated valves and gates as needed for optimal flow control within the distribution network, minimizing service disruptions.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency in the water distribution network.
- Optimized water pressure levels for customer satisfaction by adjusting pump operations accordingly.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any disruptions or emergency situations promptly, ensuring minimal service interruptions.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Operate an atmospheric tester for entry into confined spaces.
- Wear protective respiratory equipment to include SCBA and personal escape respirator
- Maintain a driving record that meets vehicle code standards and is acceptable to the Department and its insurance carrier.
Assistant water system operator
West Valley District
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Responsible for repairing and installing service line/main line leaks, installing fire hydrants, and repairing hydrant lateral damages
- Responsible for doing concrete slabs, installing new p-900 pipes, CMLC pipes, usage of pneumatic jackhammer, pneumatic drain pump, detail check sheet for parts inventor on service trucks, operating large to medium excavators and backhoe loader for the job and getting material such as base, native, sand, and asphalt
- Responsible for valve replacement and packing, usage of cut saws and wacker/rammer for compaction
- Usage of two yards for dump truck material, replacing air vac and newly installing air-vacs, hands tools such as drills and grinders, performing welding
- Installing new copper 1 to 2 inch lines
- Installing new water sample outlets on wells for sample stations and installing new meters
- Identifying and locating underground utilities
- Hot taps for new service line installations
- Performing valve exercise, knowledgeable of using GIS system for valve, service line, hydrants and main line locations
- Responding to emergency after call repairs
- Performing water shut off to isolate lines for valve repair, knowledgeable for traffic control set up and flagging
- Knowledge in completing work orders and having high communication with the operations manager and supervisor.
Water System intern
West Valley Water District/ I.E Works
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Work and training in public water systems
- Rotated through different departments; treatment, pumps, distribution, water quality and meters
- Introduction to monthly reporting, to include, the CT worksheet, chlorine log, Aluminum Chlorohydrate log, turbidity, temperature, backwash NTU, TDS, PH, total alkalinity and State Project water flows
- Inspection of the Pretreatment Flocculator's viable frequency drives to ensure the optimal hertz settings
- Collection of repeat and confirmation water quality samples
- Diagnose and respond to water quality complaints
- Introduction to how water is produced, disinfected, moved into storage, and delivered to District service connections by way of gravity
- Types of chemical dosing equipment used by the District for wellhead disinfection, use of a calibration column to measure the dose being delivered to the injection quill
- Basic Traffic Control setup and removal
- Working around motorized heavy equipment (i.e
- Backhoe, skip loader, crane)
- Excavation techniques, including hand digging
- Use and care of pneumatic jackhammer and clay spade
- Use and care of air compressors
- Trench Safety and how to assemble screw jack shoring and material
- Introduction to types of meters, types of services, meter sizes and the appropriate dial for cf units, types of valves, types of locks
- Identify USA markings for water services
- Identify long side vs short side service lines
- New meter installation
- Repair/replace MXU
- Repair/replace angle valve
- Evaluate a reported street leak and Evaluate a leak in the meter box.
Education
Water Systems Technology -
San Bernardino Valley College
05.2022
Sheet Metal -
Mckinley Vocational High school
06.2012
Skills
- Maintaining safe and reliable water supply to customers
- Servicing, repairing, and calibrating plant equipment
- Actively participates in multi-person operation by giving feedback and offering constructive recommendations for operational problems
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Hand and power tools
- Tool operation
- Effective Communication
- Efficient multitasking
- Equipment Operation
- Machine Operation
Certification
D2 Water distribution certification obtained
T2 Water Treatment Certification obtained
Personal Information
Title: Water Distribution Operator
Timeline
Water Systems Operator 1
West Valley Water District
04.2024 - Current
Assistant water system operator
West Valley District
04.2022 - 04.2024
Water System intern
West Valley Water District/ I.E Works
05.2021 - 10.2021
Water Systems Technology -
San Bernardino Valley College
Sheet Metal -
Mckinley Vocational High school
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