Jacob Butler
Griffin,GA
Summary
Skilled Sewer Technician with experience in municipal and sewer systems. Experience includes inspecting, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing sewer lines; operating specialized equipment; and complying with safety protocols. Strengths include customer service, problem-solving abilities, troubleshooting, mechanical skills, and familiarity with utility locating practices. Previous work has led to improved system performance and preventive maintenance success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sewer Technician
Henry County Water Authority
McDonough , GA
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct daily checks on all equipment used in order to identify any potential issues.
- Cut and maintain sewer lines throughout the county.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy machinery during dig-ups, moving fallen trees across easements, and spreading gravel to make lift stations more accessible.
- Worked closely with other departments in order to cross-train and learn skill sets they use on a daily basis.
- Performed maintenance tasks, such as oiling or greasing, the equipment.
- CCTV inspected sewer lines to determine blockages within the sewer system.
- Conducted routine maintenance on sewer systems, such as flushing lines and repairing leaks in manholes.
- Used a gas detector before entering manholes to determine low O2 levels, H2S, or carbon monoxide.
- Can use a locator and transmitter when needed to find the location of the camera head when there is an issue that needs to be repaired.
- Know how to read maps and use Granite/GIS mapping systems.
- Work with homeowners and landowners on a daily basis in order to access certain sewer easements.
- Notify the fire department before performing smoke testing in neighborhoods to ensure that smoke may occur in homes due to an empty p-trap or defective pipe within the home.
- Can call in emergency locates before digging.
- Can operate a hydro excavation truck.
- Have a wastewater collections license.
- Have NASSCO and IBAK certification for CCTV.
- Have a Class A CDL.
- Have taken confined space and fall protection classes with certifications.
- Have taken a trenching and excavation class with certification.
- Have taken defensive driving with certification.
- Can operate a skid steer, mini excavator, backhoe and tractors.
Warehouse Worker
City Electric Supply
Dallas , GA
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Stocked warehouse.
- Cut and spooled wire for customers.
- Conducted in a yearly inventory report.
- Delivered materials to job sites.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure stock levels were maintained.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding prices, availability, and product features.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area by wiping down counters.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with a forklift, carrying wire, pipe, and other electrical materials.
- Maintained a clean warehouse to ensure a safe work environment.
- Placed inventory orders from other locations and from product vendors.
- Pulled trim package orders and rough package orders for contractors.
Landscaper
Blueline Lanscape
Villa Rica , GA
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Assisted in building decks and patios to create outdoor living spaces.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Spread mulch and pine straw to create great curb appeal to homes.
HVAC Technician
Powers Heating and Cooling
Carrollton , Georg
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Calibrated thermostats, tested capacitors and checked refrigerant levels for proper functioning of the system.
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Villa Rica High School
Villa Rica, GA05-2017
Skills
- Can use a locator
- Map reading of GIS mapping system
- Can use a gas detector to detect toxic gases
- Know about trenching and excavation
- Great customer service skills
- Work with emergency locates
- Very hands on/ physical work skills
- Georgia 811 call before you dig
- Have a Class A CDL
- Can operate equipment/ hydro excavation truck
Timeline
Sewer Technician
Henry County Water Authority
08.2022 - Current
Warehouse Worker
City Electric Supply
07.2018 - 08.2022
HVAC Technician
Powers Heating and Cooling
05.2017 - 07.2018
Landscaper
Blueline Lanscape
04.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Villa Rica High School
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