Jiovanni Clarke
New Smyrna Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator and Class A CDL holder with over 7 years in municipal utilities, construction, and equipment maintenance. Skilled in equipment operation, underground utility locating, and emergency response. Experience includes co-managing a commercial crabbing business, focusing on troubleshooting, crew training, and operations coordination.
Overview
1
1
Language
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner/Operator
Indian River Crabbing Co.
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinate harvesting schedules, supply purchasing, inventory, and equipment readiness for a commercial blue crab business.
- Expanded operation from 100 to over 200 active traps, enhancing capacity and production.
- Tracked revenue, operating expenses, and crew pay in QuickBooks, ensuring accurate financial management.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair traps and equipment to support reliable daily operations.
- Handled and prepared live seafood for wholesale sale, coordinating buyer communications and deliveries to maintain product quality.
- Train crew members on work procedures, equipment handling, and performance expectations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
The City of Daytona Beach
2019 - 10.2025
- Operated wide variety of heavy trucks and complex automotive equipment and/or machinery as directed to complete construction and/or water utility projects for the city, while maintaining control over equipment requiring complex and rapid adjustments.
- Operated heavy machinery including backhoes, mini excavators, and front loaders for city infrastructure projects.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute road construction and repair tasks effectively.
- Operated in high stress environments and situations during emergency water breaks or sewer breaks
- Participated in a rotating on-call pager schedule, responding to after-hours water and sewer emergencies and working extended 15–20-hour shifts, occasionally exceeding 24 hours, to support service restoration.
Utility Locator
City Of Daytona Beach
2022 - 2023
- Located underground utility equipment, including water mains, sewer lines, stormwater lines, reuse lines, and valves, for city public and private utility service providers or contractors. Helped locate laterals, meters, and leaks for city crews using specialized utility locating equipment. Monitored chlorine levels in water supply for safety compliance and shut down broken water mains, valves, and fire hydrants. Worked with engineering staff and consulting engineers on utility locating for construction and engineering projects. Coordinated water main shutdowns, monitored lateral break repairs, flushed city fire hydrants, verified new water installations or repairs, and responded on call to emergencies as required.
- Utilized advanced locating equipment to accurately identify underground utilities. Such as GPR's & GIS mapping software.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with project teams to develop efficient utility mapping strategies.
Utility Service Worker
City Of Daytona Beach
06.2019 - 2022
- Delivered timely support for water distribution projects while maintaining work quality and task completion standards.
- Enabled repair work by locating city underground water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse system components.
- Restored service by repairing leaks, main breaks, faulty valves, meters, defective lines, broken fire hydrants, manholes, catch basins, and stormwater inlets.
- Completed installation of mains, valves, fire hydrants, meter boxes, taps, manholes, and other water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse components.
- Supported utility operations through connections and disconnections.
- Kept tools, parts, vehicle, and supply inventory maintained; restored work sites after completion; complied with safety, health, and equipment safety procedures.
- Operated various utility service tools to ensure efficient water and energy distribution.
- Conducted routine inspections of utility infrastructure to identify potential issues.
- Participated in a rotating on-call pager schedule, responding to after-hours water and sewer emergencies and working extended 15–20-hour shifts, occasionally exceeding 24 hours, to support service restoration.
Apprentice Plumber
Evans Plumber Inc.
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Supported plumbing service delivery by assisting with fixture installs, pipe repairs, drain clearing, and pipeline replacement work. Contributed to accurate leak identification, tool selection, parts replacement, trench digging, and cost estimate preparation. Drove quality work through safe, code-compliant support on faucets, showers, toilets, water systems, and waste systems.
- Assisted in installing and repairing plumbing systems under supervision.
- Learned safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance on plumbing fixtures and systems.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Florida Unschoolers
Hobe Sound, FL01-2014
Skills
- Excavators/Loaders/Tractors/Skid Steers
- Equipment operation
- Utility mapping
- Operational safety procedures
- Equipment maintenance compliance
- Material handling
- Physical Activity/Lifting, Carrying on Uneven Surfaces
- Crisis management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Outdoor work adaptability
- Interpersonal communication
Personal Information
Driving License: CDL Class A License (Restrictions: 4-Auto Transmission, E-Auto Transmission, O-No Tractor/Trailer)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co-Owner/Operator
Indian River Crabbing Co.
10.2025 - Current
Utility Service Worker
City Of Daytona Beach
06.2019 - 2022
Apprentice Plumber
Evans Plumber Inc.
06.2018 - 04.2019
Heavy Equipment Operator
The City of Daytona Beach
2019 - 10.2025
Utility Locator
City Of Daytona Beach
2022 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Florida Unschoolers