Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Environmental Services Department
11.2014 - Current
Knowledge of road construction, maintenance, and repair methods and materials
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions and First Aid
Knowledge of techniques of dust and noise control
Skill in performing operational equipment checks, identifying mechanical problems
Skill in safe and efficient operation and maintenance of trucks and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures
Operate a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures
Perform manual labor assignments as assigned
Inspect, clean and perform routine maintenance work on trucks and equipment
Complete required daily logs and prepare reports, attend safety meetings
Haul material and transport vehicles and equipment safety meetings
Haul material and transport vehicles and equipment to job sites using various heavy-duty trucks
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Utility Specialty Technician
City of Phoenix Water Services Department
03.2010 - 09.2010
Flow Test: Properly conduct flow tests of fire hydrants to ensure fire protection; Record water pressure readings; Calibrate and operate pressure gages, pito gages, flow devices, and diffusers; Communicate orally with co-workers, contractors, customers, or public
Hydrant Repair: Inspect, Diagnose, Install, maintain, repair, and conduct field testing of fire hydrants to ensure proper operations for adequate fire protection; Inspect, identify, and evaluate fire hydrants for repair or replacement; Use various power and hand tools to repair and rebuild hydrants as needed; Raise, lower, relocate fire hydrants to allow clearance as necessary; Flush hydrants and test hydrants after installation; Service and paint hydrants as requested
Large Transmission Mains: Perform routine and emergency large transmission main shut downs (valves 16 to 108); Conduct proper drain and fill procedures of large mains; Perform activities requiring knowledge of large and small mains, valves, pressure reducing valves, booster stations, storage reservoirs, pressure zones, and chlorine injection stations
Wet Tap: Install and perform large diameter taps (4" to 12") to facilitate water main extensions and fire line installations; Operate the tapping machine; Measure distance of taps with measuring device; Ensure tapping machines are sanitized prior to connection and installation of tap
Leak Detection: Perform various leak detection activities to determine water accountability
Water Compliance: Perform complex flushing of water; Locate, operate, raise, lower and relocate valves and water meters to allow clearance as necessary; Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of all flushing devices within the water distribution system
Valve Operations: Locate and operate valves for customer turn-on and turn-offs; Open valves to allow flushing; Respond to emergencies and perform water main shut-downs; Perform valve assessments, Replace and install new valves/valve covers, Serve as a back-up for blue stake crews as needed
Blue Stake Operations: Properly fulfill job orders from the Blue Stake Center; Locate and mark sewer, water, and reclaimed water lines for contractors and utility companies; Communicate with contractor for clarification or additional information as needed
Operate and maintain leakage detection equipment Operate Utility Operator Wand Operate and maintain small pressure control equipment as required Operate, clean and maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and material and complete required documentation Communicate in a professional, accurate and timely manner both verbally and in writing with co-workers, customers, other departments, outside agencies and management as required Train others as required Heavy Construction Equipment: Backhoe, Bobcat, Rock Cutter, Motor Grader, Jack Hammer, Forklift; Commercial Truck: Experience Dump Truck (10-yard), Tractor-Trailer, Crane, Tanker, Vactor Commercial License: Driver’s License - Class A Vehicle Combination (Tank Vehicle Endorsement), Clean Driving Record
Water Services Utility Technician
City of Phoenix Water Services Department
03.2004 - 03.2010
Located, installed, maintained, and repaired water mains, water service connections, fire hydrants and valves; Constructed, repaired and maintained roads, properties and structures
Opened/Closed main valves, manually or with a valve operating machine, for water main extensions or repairs; Cut, tapped, and threaded water pipe and made copper, plastic or other joint connections; Completed emergency turn-on/turn-off as requested; Checked low pressure complaints and complaints of water in the street; Turned on and properly flushed water mains; Read and interpreted quarter sections on the MAPS program; Completed electronic crew reports using MAPS program on portable PC, Performed pressure tests and flushing of fire hydrant and water services (3/4" to 2"); Perform lead duties of two-man crew on valve truck on an Out-of-Class basis; Monitored chlorine readings when received water quality complaints; Successfully maintained City of Phoenix Water Distribution infrastructure replaced and repaired leaking water services
Excavated and backfilled trenches, cut and threaded pipe Operated, cleaned and maintained assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and material and completed required documentation
Operated Large Vehicles and Equipment: Crew/Dump Truck (10-yard), Trenchers, Loaders, Tractor-Trailer, Crane, Tanker, Vactor Heavy Construction Equipment: Backhoe, Bobcat, Rock Cutter, Motor Grader, Jack Hammer, Forklift; Commercial Truck: Experience Dump Truck (10-yard), Tractor-Trailer, Crane, Tanker, Vactor Commercial License: Driver’s License - Class A Vehicle Combination (Tank Vehicle Endorsement), Clean Driving Record
Education
Caledonia High School
Caledonia, Mississippi
Skills
Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Construction and excavation
Safe Driver
Clean Driving Record
Hard worker
Team Oriented
Dedicated
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Environmental Services Department
11.2014 - Current
Utility Specialty Technician
City of Phoenix Water Services Department
03.2010 - 09.2010
Water Services Utility Technician
City of Phoenix Water Services Department
03.2004 - 03.2010
Caledonia High School
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