Josue Acuna
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Hardworking Utility Specialist with solid background in wastewater, and water distribution operations. Demonstrated ability to maintain and repair utility systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Skilled in both team collaboration and independent problem-solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Specialist - Water Repair & Valve Crew
Town of Queen Creek
Queen Creek, AZ
04.2025 - Current
- Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on water mains, service lines, hydrants, and valves.
- Participated in the ON-Call Program, respond to resident service calls during or after hours regarding leaks, water pressure, and meter issues.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot utility service issues, enhancing response times and customer satisfaction.
- Utilize GIS, Fieldmaps, and asset management software, to track work orders, locate water distribution infrastructure, such as water mains, hydrants valves, meters and other utilities.
- Operated heavy machinery and specialized equipment for trenching and excavation.
- Equipment: Backhoe, Excavator, Jetter/ Vac Truck, Semi- Tractor Trailer, Hand/Power tools.
- Pipe Repair (PVC, Poly, Copper, Ductile Iron), Valve Maintenance, Hydrant Flushing.
Utility Technician I - Waste Water
City of Chandler
Chandler, AZ
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Performed routine inspections of lift stations, daily activity logs, checking pump cycles, seal failures, and wet well levels using SCADA interfaces.
- Documented daily service and maintenance logs, using SCADA interface to document flow-rates, Pump run times, Generator hours, monitoring the chemical feeder for odor control.
- Monthly Valve and Pump exercising, collaborating with team members on troubleshooting electrical and motor issues. inspecting control panels, identifying and clearing alarm codes using SCADA. Updated Lock out/Tag out's and S.S.D inspections.
- Maintain and repair wastewater collection lines, manholes, and lateral connections to ensure uninterrupted services.
- Respond to emergency calls for sewer odors, overflows, mitigating environmental impact through rapid containment and repair.
- Operated specialized equipment including Vactor Trucks, Hydro-Jetters, Utility Locator wands, robotic CCTV Cameras to inspect and clear blockages in sewer mains or other services.
- Maintained accurate digital work orders using Lucity, City Works and other software such as GIS Mapping, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Concrete Mixer Driver - CDL
Desert Ready Mix
Queen Creek, AZ
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Operated concrete mixer to deliver materials efficiently and safely at construction sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance with ADOT regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of delivery schedules and quantities of concrete dispatched.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery routes and reduce wait times.
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
US Foods
Phoenix, AZ
09.2017 - 10.2022
- Operated Class A CDL Semi Tractor Trailer : 28ft, 36ft, 48ft, and 53ft. Delivering in cities,residential and rural areas.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and ADOT compliance.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams to verify product accuracy before loading for transport, and manage delivery schedules to optimize route efficiency.
- Delivered Food, and Kitchen supplies to restaurants, hospitals, schools, food banks.
- Providing excellent customer service, by delivering orders on time, providing assistance with purchase orders to satisfy their business needs.
- Very fast paced work environment, unloading cases weight 75+ of merchandise using Hand Carts, Pallet Jacks, Forklifts, Liftgates, or Trailer Ramps frequently.
- Organizing route manifest, excellent time management, inputting customer orders using work order software, handling money, purchase invoices, issuing credits. and printing receipts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Patriot High School
Riverside, CA06-2009
Skills
- Water Distribution Repair and Maintenance
- Class A (CDL) Endorsements: Doubles/Triples and Tanker/Hazmat
- GIS, Fieldmaps, SCADA, Lucity, Microsoft Office Suite
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Heavy equipment operation
- Customer service
- Detail-Oriented
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Proficient computer skills
Certification
- ADEQ - Water Distribution Grade 1
- Commercial Drivers License (Class A)
- Endorsements : Doubles/Triples and HAZMAT/Tanker
- Trench Safety/ Shoring Safety
- Dust Control
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Utility Specialist - Water Repair & Valve Crew
Town of Queen Creek
04.2025 - Current
Utility Technician I - Waste Water
City of Chandler
09.2024 - 04.2025
Concrete Mixer Driver - CDL
Desert Ready Mix
10.2022 - 09.2024
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
US Foods
09.2017 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Patriot High School