Jeffry Weitzenkamp
Woodward,IA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable plumber with strong ability to adapt and overcome. Offering critical thinking, common sense and dedication. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Willing and capable of learning on the go as well as fulfilling duties outside of primary job duties.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PLUMBER
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Rock Island District
03.2021 - Current
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
- Operated ground microphones and listening discs to locate hidden water line leaks.
Journeyman Plumber
H&H Plumbing Inc.
08.2008 - 03.2021
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Assisted contractors and home owners by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Adhered to all safety procedures to effectively reduce risk of injury.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in water heaters (tank and tankless), and plumbing fixtures.
- Assisted craft workers from other trades and shops on a variety of projects, including layout,specifications, and pre planning.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Organized jobs from start to finish by delegating daily job duties and assessing completed tasks.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Installed and inspected new and existing plumbing lines up to 18 inches in diameter.
- Operated equipment such as scissor lift, trencher, skid-steer, mini excavator, and backhoe and remained focused on safety at all times.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Worked on all aspects of residential and commercial plumbing systems from start to finish and handled with diligence and efficiency.
- Coordinated schedules with various construction departments in plumbing works for new and existing buildings.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Installed and replaced water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines.
- Prepared project bids, including parts, labor and equipment needed for each project.
- Created and submitted daily reports on progress of all plumbing projects.
- Performed emergency on-call work hours during evening, weekends and some holidays.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Installed and repaired gas lines and hot and cold water lines.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Completed walk-throughs of all completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Responded quickly, typically within 30 minutes to emergency situations and calls.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Operated chop saw, reciprocating saw, angle grinder, and soil pipe cutter to cut and fit pipes.
- Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep all supplies in excellent working condition.
- Used air pressure, water pressure, smoke machine to test plumbing systems to determine leaks and other malfunctions.
- Selected DWV and water pipe materials to install plumbing systems in residential and business buildings.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
Army National Guard
09.2009 - 09.2015
- Performed repairs, including removing, cleaning and replacing parts and systems.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance checks and services on all company vehicles.
- Ordered special replacement parts and components for heavy equipment.
- Inspected, serviced, repaired, replaced, adjusted and tested vehicle systems, subsystems and components.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
- Maintained power assisted brake systems, wheeled vehicle suspension systems, wheel and hub assemblies and wheeled vehicle hydraulic steering systems.
- Repaired electrical wiring of vehicle systems, including harness, starting and charging systems.
- Performed routine and reparative maintenance for company freight and trucks.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for systems such as brakes, exhaust and electrical.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate the source of malfunctions.
- Troubleshot faults and devised successful solutions in a self-directed manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodward-Granger High School
Woodward, IAJourneyman Plumber - Plumbing
ABC of Iowa Apprenticeship And Training Trust
Grimes, IowaSkills
- Pipefitting processes
- Air and water piping systems
- Quality production and assurance
- Good Mechanical aptitude
- ISO drawing interpretation
- ANSI, ASME and PFI codes knowledge
- Basic math aptitude
- Drainage systems repair
- Custom plumbing systems specialist
- Blueprints
- Licensed journeyman plumber
- Time management
- Inventory management
- Project organization
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Supervision
- Team building
- Team management
- Relationship development
- Planning and coordination
- Communications
- Safety orientated
- Welding
- Fall Protection
- Heavy equipment operations
- Preventative maintenance practices
Certification
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber - 2013-Current
- CDL Class-A
- OSHA-10 Construction Safety and Health
Additional Information
- Have 500+ hours of experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment including: Full sized and Mini excavator, skid-steer, backhoe, front end loader, telehandler, scissor lift, ride-on trencher and tractors.
- Have experience installing, removing, demolishing, excavating, loading and hauling construction material with heavy equipment.
- Experienced in trench excavating for drainage, plumbing and electrical installations.
- Possess mechanical knowledge and ability to fix or repair equipment on site.
- Practices preventative maintenance on all facets of the equipment.
- Prioritizes safety first.
Timeline
PLUMBER
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Rock Island District
03.2021 - Current
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
Army National Guard
09.2009 - 09.2015
Journeyman Plumber
H&H Plumbing Inc.
08.2008 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Woodward-Granger High School
Journeyman Plumber - Plumbing
ABC of Iowa Apprenticeship And Training Trust
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber - 2013-Current
- CDL Class-A
- OSHA-10 Construction Safety and Health
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