Justin Rice
Fairview,NC
Summary
Skilled Supervisor with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair, general labor, right of way clearing and Project Management. Have almost 17 years of experience with Water Resource, with 11 years experience in leading/supervising others. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools to heavy equipment. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
City Of Asheville Water Resources
10.2014 - Current
- Implemented innovative project management techniques for streamlined workflows and improved team efficiency.
- Directly over see Special Project Crew (6 plus Crew Members depending on the project)
- Inspect new water infrastructure installed by Special Projects.
- Achieved successful project completion by consistently meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
- Developed Specifications sheets.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
Water Maintenance Worker II ( Crew Leader)
City Of Asheville Water Resources
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Overseen the installation of repairs to water mains and services with 4 crew members.
- Leak detection for the entire system
- Completed work orders in a timely manner.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Adhered to established safety protocols while performing daily tasks, minimizing workplace injuries among the maintenance team members.
- Handled emergency situations efficiently by troubleshooting problems rapidly and implementing effective solutions under pressure.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
Water Maintenance Worker I
City Of Asheville Water Resources
06.2007 - 07.2012
- Adhered to established safety protocols while performing daily tasks, minimizing workplace injuries among the maintenance team members.
Laborer
Bartlett Construction
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Installed new water line and Sewer.
- Graded land and house sites.
- Plumbing in new and old homes.
Volunteer Firefighter
Riceville/Reynolds Fire Department
01.2002 - Current
- Responds to alarms of fire or other emergencies in accordance with department procedures.
- Help duty crews with search and rescues, wildland fires, residential fires and motor vehicle crashes.
- Training
Education
High School Diploma -
Charles D Owen High School
Black Mountain, NC2005
Business Administration
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC2026
Certificate - Watershed Management/ Watershed Ecology
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Asheville, NC2024
Forestry
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC2026
Skills
- Small & Heavy Equipment Operation
- Customer Service
- Resource Management
- Project Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- City Works & Munis
- Google Drive (Sheets, Docs, Slides & Google Meets)
- Microsoft Word/Excel
- ArcGIS/GPS
- Adobe Reader
- Search & Rescue
- Fire Fighting (Residential & Wildland)
Certification
- Class A Commercial Drivers License
- Class A Distribution
- NCDOT Approved Work Zone Supervisor
- Competent Person Certification
- NFPA and OSHA Compliant Certification ( Excavations Standard)
- Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Certification
- ATV's in Fire and Rescue
- Safety Leadership Program
- NCFS Wildland Certification S-130, 190, L-180 & S-215
- FEMA ICS-100, 200, 300, G300, 400, G400. IS-701.a, 702.a, 703.a, 706.
Timeline
Supervisor
City Of Asheville Water Resources
10.2014 - Current
Water Maintenance Worker II ( Crew Leader)
City Of Asheville Water Resources
07.2012 - 10.2014
Water Maintenance Worker I
City Of Asheville Water Resources
06.2007 - 07.2012
Volunteer Firefighter
Riceville/Reynolds Fire Department
01.2002 - Current
Laborer
Bartlett Construction
High School Diploma -
Charles D Owen High School
Business Administration
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Certificate - Watershed Management/ Watershed Ecology
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Forestry
Haywood Community College
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