Joshua Dalton Metheney II
Saint Marys,WV
Summary
Hardworking Pipeline Laborer focused on performing work with speed and efficiency by applying a well-coordinated and disciplined approach. Competent worker with excellent work ethic, open schedule to work long hours in tough conditions. Skilled Pipeline Laborer with background in pipeline construction and maintenance. Familiar with safety protocols, heavy equipment operation, and teamwork coordination in high-risk environments. Strengths include physical stamina, problem-solving abilities, and adherence to industry standards. Contributed to successful project completions through diligent work ethic and attention to detail. Dependable Laborer proficient in digging, backfilling and compacting. Highly effective at using tools and equipment, organizing materials, and managing traffic around work sites. Bringing many years of experience and desire to contribute to team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Northern Pipeline
Phoenix, AZ
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted tests on newly installed pipelines to check their performance.
- Helped in laying out the line of a new pipeline route according to project plans.
- Assisted with the installation of pipelines by using various tools and equipment such as shovels, backhoes, and augers.
- Preserved integrity of pipelines by digging trenches for new installation or repairing existing lines.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance on all tools and equipment used in the pipeline laborer job.
- Installed valves on pipelines to regulate flow of material through them.
- Completed pipeline repairs.
- Transported materials needed for pipeline construction projects to designated sites.
- Utilized chainsaws and axes to remove trees and brush from pipeline right-of-way.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Replaced corroded pipes with new ones as part of regular maintenance activities.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Conveyed instructions to equipment operators for smooth operations.
- Provided support services such as digging holes, mixing concrete, and compacting soil around pipes.
- Removed soil or debris from trenches around pipes before installing them.
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, tractors, excavators, loaders, and backhoes.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Equipment Operator
Robey Excavating
Dola, WV
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Dug ditch for pipe to be installed.
- Backfilled ditch and reclaimed right of way back to previous state.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
Laborer Operator
Entegra Energy Solutions
Lost Creek, WV
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Identified potential hazards at job sites and took steps to mitigate them.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain safety standards and prevent accidents.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
Laborer
robey excavating
Dola, WV
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Utilized pressure gauges and leak detectors to inspect pipelines for leaks.
- Conducted tests on newly installed pipelines to check their performance.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Helped in laying out the line of a new pipeline route according to project plans.
- Assisted with the installation of pipelines by using various tools and equipment such as shovels, backhoes, and augers.
- Preserved integrity of pipelines by digging trenches for new installation or repairing existing lines.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Arranged construction materials according to project needs.
- Rigged cables to heavy equipment on steep terrain to safely dig and drill through rock beds.
- Installed valves on pipelines to regulate flow of material through them.
- Completed pipeline repairs.
- Utilized chainsaws and axes to remove trees and brush from pipeline right-of-way.
- Repaired damaged pipelines using appropriate welding techniques and tools.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Attended training sessions related to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Mary's High School
Saint Marys, WV05-2020
Skills
- Truck loading and unloading
- Natural hazards
- Hazards awareness
- Safety procedures
- Teamwork and communication
- Trench shoring
- Pressure testing
- Relationship building
- Maintenance and repair
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pipe insulation
- Valve installation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Excavation safety
- Soil classification
- Pipe laying techniques
- Trench digging experience
- Leak detection
About me
- I strive to show up on time and do my job to the best of my ability. I work really good with other people and around other people, I also strive to get to know the people i work with to build a relationship and a trust that is needed on the jobsite. I'm never afraid to learn new things and i learn quite quickly to new tasks.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laborer
Northern Pipeline
08.2024 - Current
Equipment Operator
Robey Excavating
08.2023 - 08.2024
Laborer Operator
Entegra Energy Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023
Laborer
robey excavating
04.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Saint Mary's High School
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