Harry {Chris} Davis
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Dedicated utility locator and water operator assistant with 17 years of experience. Known for strong safety awareness and technical proficiency, contributing to improved utility locating processes and enhanced customer service. Committed to supporting effective emergency response and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Talented candidate goes above and beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locator/Water Operator Assistant
City Of Grovetown
Grovetown, GA
05.2008 - 05.2025
- Conducted underground utility locates using electromagnetic equipment and GPS technology.
- Collaborated with public works teams to ensure accurate mapping of utility lines.
- Trained junior staff on safety protocols and proper locating techniques.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in utility locating operations.
- Maintained detailed records of locate requests and outcomes for compliance purposes.
- Resolved discrepancies in utility maps through field verification and investigation.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
- Provided training to new employees on proper techniques for utility locating practices.
- Improved efficiency with prompt response to locate requests from contractors and homeowners.
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing assignments under various weather conditions and terrain challenges.
- Collaborated with construction crews for safe excavation, avoiding service disruptions or delays.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations during all utility locating activities.
- Supported emergency response efforts by quickly locating damaged utilities for repair teams.
- Reduced damage claims by meticulously locating and documenting buried utilities.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and timely follow-up on inquiries.
- Utilized GIS and other mapping software to enhance accuracy of utility records management.
- Collaborated with contractors and engineers to ensure accurate mapping of utility lines.
- Monitored water quality parameters using advanced testing equipment and analytical methods.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, and distribution systems.
- Supported emergency response efforts, ensuring the continuity of water services during critical incidents.
- Improved water quality by conducting routine testing and implementing necessary adjustments to treatment processes.
Education
Ga. State License License # WD017017 - Water Distribution Operations And Maintenance
Water Distribution Operator
Georgia10-2022
High School Diploma -
Lucy C. Laney High School
Augusta, GA08-1983
Certificate of Training - Basic Water
Georgia Rural Water Association
Barnesville, GA02-2009
Certificate of Training - Hazardous Materials Operations/OSHA Level 2
Sigma Consulting And Training
Georgia01-2009
Skills
- Damage prevention
- Construction site experience
- Utility marking
- First aid training
- Excavation safety
- Public safety awareness
- Electromagnetic locating
- Sketching
- Pipeline identification
- Modern GPS use
- Electromagnetic equipment operation
- Excavation safety trained
- Field data collection
- Ground penetrating radar
- Color coding standards
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Hand tool use
- Hazardous materials handling
- Traffic control
- Manhole safety
- Underground utility locating
- Documenting activities
- Safety awareness
- Safety practices
- Customer service
Timeline
Utility Locator/Water Operator Assistant
City Of Grovetown
05.2008 - 05.2025
Ga. State License License # WD017017 - Water Distribution Operations And Maintenance
Water Distribution Operator
High School Diploma -
Lucy C. Laney High School
Certificate of Training - Basic Water
Georgia Rural Water Association
Certificate of Training - Hazardous Materials Operations/OSHA Level 2
Sigma Consulting And Training