Motivated employee with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. Demonstrated adaptability and ability to quickly master new skills. Seeking new challenges.
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Work History
Utility Maintenace Worker-Lead
City of Woodland
Woodland, CA
07.2024 - Current
Lead and Supervise Crew: Oversee a team of utility maintenance workers, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Assign Tasks: Prioritize and delegate daily maintenance and repair duties based on urgency, crew skills, and available resources.
Training & Mentorship: Train new and less experienced workers in proper maintenance procedures, safety standards, and equipment operation. Provide ongoing mentorship and performance evaluations.
Monitor Worker Performance: Ensure that team members follow work orders, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures. Provide corrective feedback, as necessary, to improve team performance.
Utility System Inspections: Lead routine inspections of stormwater, wastewater, and other utility systems to identify issues such as blockages, leaks, or damage.
Preventive Maintenance: Oversee scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as cleaning storm drains, maintaining sewer lines, and inspecting pumping stations, to avoid system failures.
Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose and oversee repairs of malfunctioning utility systems, including identifying the cause of issues and determining appropriate solutions (e.g., clearing blockages, repairing pipes, etc.).
Emergency Response: Manage and participate in emergency response efforts during system failures, floods, or other urgent incidents. Direct the crew to perform necessary repairs and mitigate damage to the utility infrastructure.
High-pressure Cleaning & Jetting: Operate and supervise the use of high-pressure water jetting systems to clear clogs and debris from stormwater and wastewater lines.
Operate Heavy Equipment: Oversee or personally operate heavy equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, CCTV trucks, vacuum trucks, and jetting equipment, used for system maintenance and repairs.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that all tools and equipment are properly maintained, inspected, and in good working condition. Report or resolve any issues with machinery.
Safety Equipment Compliance: Ensure that all team members are using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety procedures when operating equipment.
Schedule and Plan Projects: Assist in planning and scheduling larger maintenance projects, including sewer line replacements, stormwater system upgrades, and other utility infrastructure improvements.
Coordinate with Contractors: Collaborate with external contractors and vendors on specific projects, ensuring that contracted work is aligned with departmental standards and timelines.
Resource Management: Ensure that the necessary materials, tools, and supplies areavailable for scheduled tasks and keep inventory records up to date.
Work Orders & Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and equipment usage. Complete and submit work orders and daily logs.
Report to Supervisors: Provide regular status reports to supervisors or management, detailing progress on assigned tasks, maintenance schedules, and any significant issues or concerns encountered by the team.
Compliance Reporting: Ensure that all maintenance activities are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations, such as environmental standards and safety codes.
Safety Protocols: Ensure all safety regulations are followed, including OSHA guidelines and safety practices related to confined space entry, excavation, traffic control, and hazardous materials handling.
Emergency Preparedness: Be prepared to lead the team during emergency situations, such as flooding or system failures, ensuring the safe and efficient restoration of services.
Hazardous Materials Management: Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and waste, such as sewage or stormwater runoff, that may contain pollutants.
Public Relations: Act as a point of contact for residents or businesses who may have questions or concerns about utility maintenance activities. Address complaints or issues related to stormwater, wastewater, or waste management systems.
Collaboration with Other Departments: Work closely with other city or public works departments (e.g., road maintenance, engineering, HOST) to coordinate activities, minimize disruptions, and ensure efficient service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodland High
Woodland
06-2005
Skills
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Expertise in utility system maintenance and repair
Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures (eg, OSHA, confined space, traffic control)
Effective communication skills with team members, management, and the public