Joshua Richards
Antelope,CA
Summary
I have 20 years of experience in potable water system maintenance, operation, installation and repair. My first 5-years were with underground pipeline contractors performing a variety of water, sewer, and storm water line installations. For 8-years, I worked with the City of Clovis, CA as a Utility Worker providing operation and maintenance to the City's surface water treatment facility and potable water distribution system. I worked my way up within the City of Clovis and obtained a full-time position in the Water Department and 2 years, I worked in the Wastewater Department. I was able to get promoted to Maintenance Worker and stayed in the water distribution side for City of Clovis. I have been employed with Sacramento Area Sewer District for the past 7 years. Currently I am a crew lead on the north swing shift call truck. I am taking the next step to better myself in taking the the chance to become a Sanitation Maintenance and Operation Senior Technician.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanitation Maintenance and Operation Technician
Sacramento Area Sewer District
01.2020 - Current
- As a Technician, I have work both on day shift and swing shift schedules
- I started out doing hydro excavating for construction to expose utilities so construction crews can safely excavate
- I was on dayshift call truck, preforming everything from routine lateral cleaning and inspections to handling various service calls ranging from replacing a sewer box cover to spills and dig ups
- I also did 6 months in the easement cart department
- In that time, I was able to become Pre-Checker qualified and I was able to take upgrades for call truck, street hydros and easement cart departments
- I have been able to precheck a wide range of service calls from safety and plumber calls to Spills and emergency dig ups
- I got the opportunity to be trained using the lateral launch TV trucks so that I have been able to utilize that equipment during swing shift
- Currently I am working the winter swing shift
- I have been able to take upgrades and also being pre-checker qualified, I have been able to assist the senior tech when calls get busy or if they are tied up on a complex service call, I am able to step in and assist.
Sanitation Maintenance and Operation Assistant
Sacramento Area Sewer District
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Currently I am working with a call truck, which consist of lower lateral inspections and emergency calls
- I have experience is using the lateral camera and locating equipment
- For emergency calls, I have experience with a variety electric, air and gas power tools and equipment, jack hammers, saws, pumps, generators, rodding machines and soil compacting equipment
- Currently I am learning on how to operate a lateral launch van
- Occasionally I am upgraded to crew lead and I am competent at using Maximo and Arcpad.
Maintenance Worker - Water Department
City of Clovis
03.2016 - 11.2017
- For a brief time, I worked in the Parks department
- I did Park maintenance from mowing, edging, bush and tree pruning to herbicide application, irrigation maintenance
- I transferred back to the Water Department and I work with the Well and Meter Departments
- I do maintenance of well sites from vegetation pruning, herbicide application, fence and plumbing repairs and I will also assist the well technicians with more technical repairs
Utility Worker-Wastewater Department
City of Clovis
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Responsibilities: Assisting with a hydro-flushing vehicles; hydro-flushing and vacuuming all municipal wastewater lines; assist with maintenance crew with lift station maintenance which consists of taking apart pumps to clean out debris and to replace seals; valve replacement; tree trimming and weed control; maintaining a clean work truck on a daily basis; maintaining a clean work environment; monitor and report tank levels; maintain grounds; perform janitorial tasks; tool inventory.
Utility Worker - Water Distribution Operator
City of Clovis
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Responsibilities: Municipal potable water distribution operations; valve exercising program using a Wachs valve operator; service and flow test fire hydrants; emergency shut downs/repairs; traffic control during repairs; inspect hot taps by contractors; disinfect distribution mains; read and replace water service meters; heavy equipment operator (front loader, tractor with box scraper)
Temporary Utility Worker
City of Clovis
10.2008 - 05.2012
- Responsibilities: Monitored the City of Clovis surface water conveyance canals; weed abatement, assisted with the maintenance at the surface water treatment plant; clean sludge drying beds; flash mixer rebuilds; Pall membrane filter replacement; HACH CL-17 service and calibration
- Maintained the grounds of the Surface Water treatment Plant from mowing, edging and fertilizing grass
- Planting and pruning trees and bushes
- Weed control with backpack and motorized spray units.
Underground Pipeline Utility Worker
Browning Contractors, Inc.
09.2005 - 10.2008
- Responsibilities: Install underground piping for potable water, sewer and stormwater conveyance; experience with ductile iron, C-900 PVC, RCP, SDR-35 and ADS plastic corrugated piping; installation of potable water mains to curb stop; install manholes, concrete pouring and finishing; familiar with heavy equipment operations (front end loader, excavators, backhoes, compaction rollers and water trucks).
Underground Pipeline Utility Worker
Earl W. Schott, Inc.
01.2004 - 09.2005
- Responsibilities: Install underground piping for potable water, sewer, and stormwater; grading of piping and surface drainage; concrete pouring and finishing; familiar with heavy equipment operations (front end loader, excavators, backhoes, compaction rollers and water trucks).
Welder's Assistant
Potential Design, Inc.
06.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsibilities: Assisted machinist/welders with the manufacturing of food processing equipment; fabrication of stainless steel conveyor shafts and pulleys; installed pneumatic ram operators on access hatches; welding experience with various metals using ARC and MIG welding techniques.
Education
Skills
- Willingness to learn new concepts
- Ability to work well with fellow employees
- Self motivated
- Great people skills
- Accountable for all work quality and quantity
- Well developed problem solving skills
- Very reliable and committed
- Routine Inspections
- Documentation and Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Customer Interaction
Certification
- CWEA Collection System Maintenance Grade 2
- Water Distribution Operator, Grade D2, #41755, California State Water Resource Control Board
- Water Treatment Operator, Grade T2, #37150, California State Water Resource Control Board
- California Class A Driver’s License with tank endorsement
Affiliations
California Water Environment Association
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Sanitation Maintenance and Operation Technician
Sacramento Area Sewer District
01.2020 - Current
Sanitation Maintenance and Operation Assistant
Sacramento Area Sewer District
11.2017 - 01.2020
Maintenance Worker - Water Department
City of Clovis
03.2016 - 11.2017
Utility Worker-Wastewater Department
City of Clovis
05.2014 - 03.2016
Utility Worker - Water Distribution Operator
City of Clovis
05.2012 - 05.2014
Temporary Utility Worker
City of Clovis
10.2008 - 05.2012
Underground Pipeline Utility Worker
Browning Contractors, Inc.
09.2005 - 10.2008
Underground Pipeline Utility Worker
Earl W. Schott, Inc.
01.2004 - 09.2005
Welder's Assistant
Potential Design, Inc.
06.2003 - 01.2004
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