Kenneth Drake
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
I am a skilled pipe layer/ Forman who specializes in sewer water and storm systems. I can figure my own grade and pipe percentage. I can read blueprints. I was in the laborers union for eight years and I’ve been in the operators union for the past two years in the 10 years of laying pipe I’ve never had a leak. I also have experience in testing sewerlines/structures and waterlines.
I can read blueprints and I am a confident person
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Forman/Machine Operator
Wilhelm Construction
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2023 - Current
- Read blue prints
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Figuring grade and pipe percentage
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders, excavators, skid steers and backhoes for site work.
Liuna Local 103
Wilhelm Construction
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2023 - Current
- Pipe Forman/ operator
Pipe Layer/Machine Operator
Eubank brothers excavating
Danville, IN
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Read blue prints
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Figuring grade and pipe percentage
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders, excavators, skid steers and backhoes for site work.
Liuna Local 741
Union companies
, IN
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Specialize in sewer, water, and storm systems
Pip Layer
White Construction
Carmel, Indiana
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Read blue prints
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Figuring grade and pipe percentage
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders, excavators, skid steers and backhoes for site work.
Pipe Layer
Crider & Crider
Bloomington
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Read blue prints
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Figuring grade and pipe percentage
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders, excavators, skid steers and backhoes for site work.
Pipe Layer
Reed and son’s construction
Bloomington , IN
03.2016 - 12.2019
- Read blue prints
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Figuring grade and pipe percentage
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders, excavators, skid steers and backhoes for site work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloomington South High School
Bloomington , IN05-2009
Skills
- Heavy equipment operator Excavator/ skid steer/ back hoes/ loaders/ rollers
- Specialize in sewer, water and storm systems
- Figure/ shoot grade
- Transits and rotary lasers
- Pipe lasers
- Read blue prints
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pipe Forman/Machine Operator
Wilhelm Construction
09.2023 - Current
Liuna Local 103
Wilhelm Construction
09.2023 - Current
Pipe Layer/Machine Operator
Eubank brothers excavating
11.2022 - 09.2023
Pip Layer
White Construction
01.2022 - 11.2022
Pipe Layer
Crider & Crider
01.2020 - 12.2021
Pipe Layer
Reed and son’s construction
03.2016 - 12.2019
Liuna Local 741
Union companies
01.2014 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Bloomington South High School