John ODonnell
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Proven leader and skilled utility locator with a history of enhancing safety and efficiency at USIC Locating Services LLC. Excelled in underground utility identification, employing modern GPS and electromagnetic equipment, while fostering team collaboration. Achieved significant reductions in damage claims through meticulous work and strategic planning, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting abilities. Reliable and results-driven with keen attention to safety and accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locator
USIC Locating Services LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
- Provided training to new employees on proper techniques for utility locating practices.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing assignments under various weather conditions and terrain challenges.
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Improved efficiency with prompt response to locate requests from contractors and homeowners.
- Collaborated with construction crews for safe excavation, avoiding service disruptions or delays.
- Coordinated with other field technicians to efficiently complete large-scale projects within designated timeframes.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations during all utility locating activities.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing thorough explanations of markings and utility locations.
- Reduced damage claims by meticulously locating and documenting buried utilities.
- Supported emergency response efforts by quickly locating damaged utilities for repair teams.
- Used various locating equipment to find subsurface utility lines.
Sales Manager
Rent A Center
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
Lead Technician
C Squared General Contractor
02.2015 - 02.2022
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Recognized as a top performer among peers due to outstanding productivity levels and commitment to excellence.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Used various locating equipment to locate underground utilities through out work zones.
- operated heavy equipment to move earth.
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
- Optimized workflow for enhanced productivity by streamlining processes and providing technical guidance to team members.
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Implemented, configured, and optimized safety standards.
- Tracked equipment and inventory, maintaining prescribed levels for technical equipment and supplies.
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged skill development and knowledge sharing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corner Stone Christian Academy
Townsend, GA06-2005
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Sales team training
- Testing and repair
- Damage prevention
- Utility marking
- Schematics interpretation
- First aid training
- Excavation safety
- Product knowledge
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Public safety awareness
- Strategic planning
- Modern GPS use
- Field data collection
- Excavation safety trained
- Report preparation
- Electromagnetic equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Valid OKlahoma driver's license
- Construction site experience
- Underground utility locating
- Writing reports
- Safety awareness
- Safety practices
Certification
- First Aid Certification – American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balance401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany CultureTimeline
Utility Locator
USIC Locating Services LLC
06.2024 - Current
Sales Manager
Rent A Center
07.2023 - 04.2024
Lead Technician
C Squared General Contractor
02.2015 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Corner Stone Christian Academy
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