Dylan Walden
Hutchinson,KS
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
L.A. Plumbing
Wichita, Kansas
03.2023 - Current
- With 10 years of experience reached in 2024, this company has allowed me to further my commercial and remodeling experience. Running and operating with a small crew and coordinating closely with the general contractor, we have effectively been able to meet deadlines in an orderly fashion.
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems to meet customer requirements.
- Repaired, replaced, and installed pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
- Performed maintenance on water heaters and other equipment, such as toilets, sinks, showers, garbage disposals, and sump pumps.
- Troubleshooted plumbing issues using specialized tools including pipe wrenches, saws, drills, test gauges.
- Inspected drainage systems for clogs or leaks.
- Cut openings in walls to access existing plumbing lines for repair or replacement.
- Installed gas piping systems according to local codes.
- Connected new appliances such as dishwashers and ice makers to existing water lines.
- Replaced worn or broken fixtures with new ones.
- Created estimates of time and materials needed for projects.
- Documented progress of jobs throughout the day by completing daily timesheets.
- Provided customers with advice about proper care of their plumbing system.
- Maintained a clean worksite during installations by utilizing drop cloths and vacuuming debris from the area.
- Assembled complex components that require soldering techniques or threading pipes together using special tools.
- Conducted routine inspections of newly installed piping systems for potential problems before finalizing the job.
- Responded promptly to emergency service calls from clients requiring immediate assistance.
- Assisted in training apprentices in proper installation methods and safety procedures.
- Worked closely with contractors on large-scale construction projects involving multiple tradespeople.
- Ordered parts needed for repairs from suppliers when necessary.
- Installed valves, hangars, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Organized jobs from start to finish by delegating daily job duties and assessing completed tasks.
- Adhered to safety procedures to reduce risk of injury.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations, and safety techniques.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Completed walk-throughs of completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Prepared project bids and gathered parts, labor and equipment needed for projects.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Using blueprints, laid-out scale drawings of pipe systems and support.
Plumbing Apprentice/Journeyman Plumber
David Lies Plumbing
Wichita, Kansas
02.2014 - 03.2023
- 9-year experience with this company, from hauling heavy equipment and excavating projects to diagnosing problems and repairing problems within crawlspaces.
- Apprentice Plumber for four years, passed my test in 2019, went right to repair and service.
- Assisted journeyman plumbers in performing repairs and maintenance on pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent and soldering materials.
- Repaired leaking valves, replaced defective washers and gaskets, repaired or replaced broken pipes.
- Removed waste material from work sites after completing projects safely.
- Maintained records of all repair jobs completed including information about parts used.
- Cleaned up job sites at the end of each shift to ensure a safe working environment for others.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, furnaces, grills following safety protocols.
- Installed water heaters according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Researched different types of plumbing supplies available in order to make cost-effective decisions when purchasing materials.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding plumbing problems or installations.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches and saws during installation process.
- Tested and identified pipe leaks with air and water pressure gauges under plumber supervision.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings held by the site manager.
- Assisted supervisors in preparing detailed reports related to completion of assigned jobs.
- Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nickerson High School
Nickerson, KSSkills
- Drainage Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Commercial construction experience
- Air and water piping
- Fixture Installation
- Daily Reporting
- Project Planning
- Material ordering
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
L.A. Plumbing
03.2023 - Current
Plumbing Apprentice/Journeyman Plumber
David Lies Plumbing
02.2014 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Nickerson High School
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