JASON BAINBRIDGE
Pleasant Valley Public Water District
Wyoming,IL
6
Certifications
18
years of professional experience
Class C and Class D Drinking Water Operator maintaining distribution systems through leak excavation, meter replacement, hydrant flushing, and field repair work. Uses GIS to document completed work, compile flow data, and support preventive maintenance. Delivers IEPA and OSHA compliance while locating root causes of water loss and restoring service.
Work History
Class C and Class D Drinking Water Operator
3 Months- Operate 1-2 leak excavations per week with the Hydro Spade Vac trailer while supporting safe access for repairs.
- Replace residential and 2-inch water meters in meter vaults with careful field installation.
- Diagnose leak causes and complete repairs after identifying the source of water loss.
- Enter required field data in GIS and support accurate utility records.
- Perform Class C and Class D duties in line with IEPA and OSHA requirements while monitoring chemical usage.
Drinking Water Manager Class C Operator/Line Crew Foreman
11 Months- Completed 14 water quality tests per shift while supporting daily chlorine, fluoride, and phosphate monitoring.
- Performed Class C operator duties to keep the village water system aligned with IEPA reporting and testing requirements.
- Repaired service-line, main, curb stop, and curb stop valve leaks across the distribution system.
- Coordinated boil orders with IEPA and municipal staff, communicating service disruptions and recovery steps.
- Worked with residents on water meter issues and leak determinations to resolve service concerns quickly.
- Handled road restoration after leaks, including pavement cutting, debris removal, hauling, backfilling, and JULIE locates.
Ethanol Plant Water Operator
5 Years- Performed Free chlorine, Total chlorine, iron, ammonia, sodium bisulfate, pH, conductivity, S.D.I., and hardness testing on process water.
- Tracked membrane and pump pressures, plus total suspended solids and total dissolved solids, on the H.E.R.O. and ZLD systems.
- Changed cartridge and bag filters as needed to keep treatment equipment operating within specification.
- Monitored computer trends for steam pressure, temperature, solution levels, valve positions, and gallons per minute.
- Operated end loaders, skid steers, and forklifts to move roll-off dumpsters for salt refuse disposal.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Technician
6 Months- Batch treat 40,000 gallon tanks for chromium, nickel, cadmium, copper, lead, iron, manganese, silver, and zinc.
- Batch treat 70,000 gallon tanks for cyanide destruction.
- Maintain water treatment procedures in line with city and federal compliance requirements.
- Sign and document manifests, profiles, and weekly log sheets for hazardous waste containers and removal.
- Clean and maintain the filter press producing F006-D007 filter cake.
- Run AA analysis on water samples for treatment monitoring and compliance support.
- Collect water samples for outside lab testing supporting cyanide review and semi-annual compliance.
Environmental Coordinator
4 Years 6 Months- Managed 20-25 thousand gallons of process water daily to keep treatment aligned with city and federal standards.
- Performed titrations for powder paint spray wash, porcelain spray wash, E-polish, boiler, and R.O. unit systems.
- Ran A.A. on hourly samples and adjusted the waste treatment system when test results required changes.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for treatment tanks, clarifier, and filter press to support reliable operations.
- Coordinated hazardous waste removal and maintained accurate manifests for facility compliance.
- Tracked chemical usage for costing and monthly reporting across treatment processes.
- Compiled Tier 2, Form R, and hazardous waste reports for EPA-required submissions.
Lab Tech/Waste Water Operator
2 Years 1 Month- Installed and commissioned a brand-new alkaline zinc plating line and wastewater system for the facility.
- Performed daily titrations on zinc, steel cleaners, acid tanks, and chromates, adjusting chemical additions as needed.
- Operated wastewater treatment systems to maintain zinc and chromium levels within process requirements.
- Tracked chemical usage for costing and environmental reporting, supporting safer handling practices.
- Worked in an ISO-certified facility while applying hazard identification and IEPA and OSHA compliance practices.
Plating Supervisor/Waste Water Operator
3 Years 8 Months- Treated and disposed of cyanide rinse water safely while applying hazard identification and issue assessment.
- Completed daily titrations on plating tanks, cleaner tanks, and phosphate lines to support process control.
- Supervised two shifts and three during peak season, coordinating workload across plating and wastewater teams.
- Directed chemical additions and routine tank maintenance to keep plating room and wastewater systems operating reliably.
- Handled preventative maintenance planning and physical repairs while maintaining a Class C drinking water license.
Education
Graduated
Attended
Skills
Class C drinking water license
Lab titrations
Water quality testing
Chemical usage monitoring
Issue assessment
Hazard identification
Water leak repair
Certification
Class C Drinking Water Operator License
Class K Industrial Waste Water Treatment/ Honeywell
Class K Industrial Waste Water Treatment/ Capron Man.
Class K Industrial Waste Water Treatment/Dixline
Timeline
Class C and Class D Drinking Water Operator
Pleasant Valley Public Water District
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
Drinking Water Manager Class C Operator/Line Crew Foreman
Midwest Environmental Management Services
08.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Ethanol Plant Water Operator
Big River Resources
10.2019 - 10.2024Read More
Health, Safety, and Environmental Technician
Honeywell
04.2019 - 10.2019Read More
Environmental Coordinator
Capron Manufacturing
10.2014 - 04.2019Read More
Lab Tech/Waste Water Operator
Valley Plating
09.2012 - 10.2014Read More
Plating Supervisor/Waste Water Operator
Dixline Corporation
01.2009 - 09.2012Read More
St. Petersburg Jr. College
Attended
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Galva IL High School
Graduated
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