Joshua Abernathy
Toney,AL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated employee with a proven track record at Huntsville Utilities, excelling in delivering quality results through effective teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in task management, problem-solving, and ensuring smooth operations. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to meet changing needs with positive attitude. Focused on achieving goals and contributing to team success. Recognized for enhancing team productivity through strategic task delegation and problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Journey Gas Worker
Huntsville Utilities
06.2022 - Current
- Adhere to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Ensure safety on job sites by following proper procedures and safety protocols.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learn all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Work scheduled shifts and remain available to work when needed.
- Load, unload, and move equipment and material to and from storage and job sites.
- Install underground pipes and other components of gas utility systems.
- Increase productivity by utilizing specialized tools and equipment for specific tasks such as trenching, drilling, or welding.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship by adhering to industry regulations and company policies during installations, repairs, and maintenance tasks.
- Collaborate with other team members to complete complex projects ahead of schedule, ensuring community satisfaction.
- Repair roads and infrastructure following utility work, minimizing disruptions to local communities.
- Respond to emergency calls for utility repairs and troubleshooting.
- Ensure customer satisfaction with timely response to service calls for utility issues.
- Maintain productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
Landscape Lead Worker
City of Huntsville
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Ensured safety on job sites by following proper procedures and safety protocols.
- Increased team productivity by effectively delegating tasks and setting clear expectations.
- Drove process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and proposing effective solutions for their rectification.
- Established a strong rapport with team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high performance.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Elevated overall landscape appearance using a variety of hand and power tools for trimming, shaping, and pruning trees, shrubs, and hedges.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water.
Education
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, ALSparkman High School
Harvest, AL05.2006
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Willingness to learn
- Flexible schedule
- Positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Following instructions
- Clear communication
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Work planning
- Conflict resolution
- Heavy lifting
- Manual dexterity
Accomplishments
Received a Teamwork badge while working under Gerald Robinson on April 26, 2024.
Timeline
Journey Gas Worker
Huntsville Utilities
06.2022 - Current
Landscape Lead Worker
City of Huntsville
09.2015 - 06.2022
Shelton State Community College
Sparkman High School
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