Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Eric Escoto

Fillmore,CA

Summary

Dedicated professional with several years of experience maintaining and repairing systems. Qualified industry expert at identifying root causes of issues to quickly complete repairs. Instrumental team player when maintaining safety by following procedures, staying alert and communicating with teammates. Performance history of finishing jobs correctly to eliminate service call-backs. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utility Technician 1

scv water
Santa Clarita, CA
12.2024 - Current
  • Installed and repaired potable water distribution, treatment, recycled water, and mains.
    Performed pressure testing, chlorination, dechlorination, disinfection, and flushing of lines.
    Maintained and repaired fire hydrants, valves, meters, and related controls within water systems.
    Interpreted construction plans and marked agency facilities according to underground service alerts.
    Utilized pipe location and leak detection equipment for maintenance of water systems.
    Responded to customer complaints regarding leaks and malfunctioning equipment.
    Conducted tests and measurements to verify performance of water system components.
    Operated utility vehicles and performed minor repairs on various construction equipment.

Water Operator 1

City of Simi Valley water works district 8
Simi Valley, CA
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Repaired leaks in the distribution system using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Coordinated with outside contractors during repairs or maintenance activities at the site.
  • Maintained, repaired and lubricated equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance on valves, meters, and other equipment associated with the water system.
  • Performed duties to keep facilities clean and neat.
  • Inspected fire hydrants and performed repairs as needed.
  • Installed new pipes and fittings to extend or repair existing mains.
  • Assisted in responding to emergency situations, such as breaks in main lines or services.
  • Collected samples from various locations throughout the facility for laboratory testing.
  • Recorded operational data, meter and gauge readings on specified forms.

Water Distribution Operator I

Golden State Water Company
Simi Valley, CA
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Participates in the installation, repairs, and replacement of water mains, water services, valves, fire hydrants, and water meters.
  • Interacts with customers and acts as a representative of the Company.
  • Performs meter reads, on/off, and field investigations.
  • Performs collection activities of delinquent accounts.
  • routine maintenance activities, such as system flushing, valve exercising, and fire hydrant maintenance
  • On call/standby.
  • pump runs.
  • Water level measurements on groundwater wells.

Temporary Water Distribution Operator I

amtec/Golden state water company
Simi Valley, CA
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Inspected fire hydrants and performed repairs as needed.
  • Assisted in responding to emergency situations such as breaks in main lines or pump failures.
  • routine maintenance activities such as system flushing, valve exercising and fire hydrant maintenance.
  • meter reads, ons and offs and field investigations.
  • installation, repairs and replacement of water mains, water services, valves, fire hydrants and water meters.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fillmore High School
Fillmore, CA
06-2021

Some College (No Degree) -

Ventura College
Ventura, CA

Skills

  • Preventive maintenance
  • Confined space entry
  • Effective communication abilities
  • Disinfection procedures
  • Work order processing
  • Emergency response
  • Equipment operation
  • Ability to use hand tools
  • Knowledge of water lines
  • Pipe installation
  • System maintenance

Certification

  • Water Distribution 2 license
  • Water treatment 2 license
  • Passed water distribution 3 license
  • Backhoe safety training certificate
  • confined space entry
  • CDL class A restrictions O/60 E/64

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Utility Technician 1

scv water
12.2024 - Current

Water Operator 1

City of Simi Valley water works district 8
06.2023 - 12.2024

Water Distribution Operator I

Golden State Water Company
09.2022 - 06.2023

Temporary Water Distribution Operator I

amtec/Golden state water company
04.2022 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

Fillmore High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Ventura College