Operated and maintained water treatment equipment to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and enhance operational efficiency.
Collaborated with team members to implement best practices in waste management and pollution prevention.
Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
Tow Truck Operator
Jets Towing and Auto Body
2016 - 2017
Conducted routine maintenance checks on towing vehicles and equipment.
Coordinated with dispatch to optimize response times and route efficiency.
Developed efficient loading techniques to minimize vehicle damage during transport.
Resolved customer inquiries and concerns effectively, enhancing service satisfaction.
Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Kept tow trucks and equipment clean and organized to promote a positive image for the company and ensure optimal functionality during service calls.
Tunnel Worker
Local 147
2007 - 2016
Operated machinery to ensure efficient production workflows.
Maintained quality control standards throughout production process.
Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and manually hauling and excavating on the East Side Access Project in NYC for the Judlau / Dragados J.V. Company
Earned a Foreman position and ran a drilling gang and a grout plant gang for the "Frontier-Kemper / Schiavone / Picoone J.V. Company. This project entailed a round of drilling short holes 6 to8 feet and pumping the grout at a low pressured followed by a round of deep holes at 16 feet and pumping the grout at a high pressure. This was performed to seal and repair a four mile section of one of New York City's oldest water tunnels
Carpentry work was a constant thing on the tunnel site as we were always moving from one location to the next and having to build shanties and decking to suit each project
Plumbing is a key component to tunnel work to suppley air and water throughout the job and maintaning such a system was very important and a everyday thing
Tow Truck Operator
Jets Towing and Auto Body
1995 - 2007
Operated tow truck equipment for vehicle recovery and transport.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations during towing operations.
Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing assistance to stranded motorists.
Assisted in training new operators on operational protocols and safety practices.
Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
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