Jason Walls
Shepherdsville,KY
Summary
Dynamic Utility Leader with 18 years of experience at the Metropolitan Sewer District, recognized for enhancing service outcomes and fostering teamwork. Skilled in wastewater management and operations efficiency, I successfully developed strategic plans and led employee training initiatives, contributing to significant cost savings and improved compliance standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Leader
Metropolitan Sewer District
01.2014 - Current
- Achieved better service outcomes by efficiently addressing issues on time.
- Managed utility operations for optimal performance and reliability, ensuring consistent service delivery to customers.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning among team members by providing opportunities for growth through seminars, workshops, or industry conferences.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations, avoiding potential fines or penalties for non-compliance issues.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for the utility department to achieve long-term goals and objective goals.
Utility Worker 3-Operator
Metropolitan Sewer District
Louisville, KY
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Ensured optimal performance by skillfully operating machinery.
- Making sure to keep the job progressing.
- Operating in a safe and effective way.
- Completing work assigned by Utility Leader.
- Very experienced in the operation of heavy equipment.
- I enjoyed being a operator and seeing the job move forward.
Utility Worker 2-Truck Driver
Metropolitan Sewer District
Louisville, KY
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Collected and disposed of trash and debris.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues across various departments.
- Verified that all safety procedures were followed while working on utility systems.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Utility Trainee
Metropolitan Sewer District
Louisville, KY
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
- Enhanced trainee experience by developing comprehensive orientation programs and hands-on training sessions.
- Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by conducting routine checks, contributing to higher product standards.
Education
Vineyard Academy
Shepherdsville, KYSkills
- Wastewater management
- Safety management
- Operations management
- Environmental awareness
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Professional and courteous
Employee training
In the field for 18 years
Crew leader since 2014
Recognized for capital projects by the committee and board multiple times, such as the MS4 Stream restoration project at 2505 Hurstbourne Gem Lane
Worked with engineering to come up with projects that would work out in the field to help save money for the company
Aim to try to save money for the company, and tax payers
Many years of operating construction equipment such as excavators, skid steers, Little Giant Crane, flushers, crawler, plate truck, backhoe, knuckle boom, and many more pieces of equipment
Timeline
Utility Leader
Metropolitan Sewer District
01.2014 - Current
Utility Worker 3-Operator
Metropolitan Sewer District
01.2009 - 01.2014
Utility Worker 2-Truck Driver
Metropolitan Sewer District
01.2008 - 01.2009
Utility Trainee
Metropolitan Sewer District
01.2007 - 01.2008
Vineyard Academy