Lawrence Dupree
North Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic Utilities Field Service Technician with a Class A license and extensive experience at the City of North Las Vegas. Proven ability in equipment operation and problem-solving, ensuring efficient installation and maintenance of water and gas systems. Committed to safety and quality, consistently exceeding performance expectations while delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utilities field service technician
City of North Las Vegas
Las Vegas
02.2023 - Current
- Installation, repair and maintenance of water and wastewater lines, mains and facilities; locates mains and valves by using maps, GPS or correlator equipment; locates all utilities by pot-holing; determines the amount of hand digging required; prepares barricade plans and sets up and removes barricades to protect crews from street traffic; excavates and backfills sidewalks, streets, trenches and culverts using hand and power tools; exposes mains and lines, following safe dig practices and shutdown procedures; installs and removes various types of trench shoring; assesses damage and determines materials required to make repairs; cuts mains, lines, pipes and cables to permit repairs and installation; replaces old mains and pipes; performs main taps under pressure or following main shutdowns; operates large and small valves to shut -off and turn on water service. Operates a variety of equipment including dump trucks such as super 10s through 18s, backhoes, vacuum trucks, street sweeper, water trucks, skip loaders, compressors, tapping machines, concrete saws, valve machines, jack hammers, pipe cutters, concrete saws and a wide variety of other hand, hydraulic and power equipment; checks condition of equipment; cleans and maintains tools and equipment used.
Package Car Driver
Ups
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Driver responsible for safely and efficiently operating a local route delivery vehicle to deliver equipment, associated products to customer locations. This position is physically active will be responsible for loading/unloading at client sites.
Driver
Bobcat of Las Vegas
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Transported light and heavy equipment to worksites, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to schedules.
- Completed shipping and delivery paperwork accurately and punctually.
- Verified equipment delivery with customers to confirm receipt and satisfaction.
- Checked trailers and all equipment for damage prior to delivery or pickup.
- Assisted with securing loads using straps or vehicle curtains at delivery sites.
- Reported maintenance needs or equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Executed assigned Rolloff duties upon immediate delivery, maintaining operational efficiency.
Construction Technician
Southwest Gas
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Performed mechanical work related to installation maintenance and operation of natural gas facilities. Excavated and backfilled trenches, cut and joined pipe using heat fusion, mechanical couplings or solvent cement completed construction drawings.
- Operated and maintained low pressure control equipment. Maintained acceptable levels of quality and quantity of work as required within compliance with Company, local, state and epa federal regulations, safety and emergency practices and procedures.
- Provide situational-specific work direction during emergency response or SWG TAP applications (ERT) emergency response team. Quickly analyze and make critical decisions related to incident response management and work under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure as required.
- Maintain protective safety equipment including, but not limited to self-contained breathing devices, flash suits, harnesses and life lines as required.
- Operate, clean and maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and material and complete required documentation.
- Operate and maintain leakage detection equipment and conduct leakage surveys as required.
- Operate and maintain pipe and cable locating equipment and locate and mark underground facilities as required.
- Successfully completed extensive operator qualification training, and maintained required proficiencies.
- Operated large vehicles and equipment such as, crew trucks, backhoes, trenchers, loaders and boom trucks. Operated repaired and maintained pneumatic/hydraulic equipment generators, pumps, jackhammers, tampers, boring tools.
- Completed written and electronic Company forms.
Driver
Royalty Towing
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Operate the machinery on the flatbed truck to recover and transport vehicles safely. Accept and record payments and provide a receipt. Note the services rendered, cost of the services and the payment method. Use and maintain company credit car to recover stolen vehicles.
Agricultural Inspector
State of California
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Insure that businesses and trucking companies comply with federal and state laws and regulations govern the health, quality, and safety. Search certain trucks and vehicles to prevent transportation or invasive species. Perform routine inspections of agricultural crops; products; measuring devices; and pesticide use to determine compliance with and enforce applicable Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.
Base Tech
Mini Of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Diagnose computer problems, monitor computer processing systems, install software and perform tests on computer equipment and programs.
Lube Tech
Buick Gmc
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Responsible for vehicle maintenance and light care like oil changes, tire rotations and multi point inspections.
Laborer/operator
NPL
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Use hand tools to dig around existing utility structures. Load and unload equipment and materials. Keep worksite clean and organized free from unnecessary hazards. Perform regular maintenance and cleaning.
Yard Technician and Counter/dispatch
Ahern rentals
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Repaired and calibrated equipment using precision measuring instruments. Followed routine and preventative maintenance checklists. Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best ways to correct them. Repaired defective equipment parts. Operated equipment such as Forklift, Scissor lift, Backhoe, Excavator, Skid-Steer etc. Operated tools, including hoists, saws and drills. Documented all maintenance and repairs. Managed tool shop, monitored stock levels and ordered parts.
Lot Attendant
Ewing Brothers
03.2007 - 02.2009
- Prepared vehicles to be sold to the public by way of auction. Worked front desk checking vehicles in and out of lot as well as auto body maintenance.
Laborer
Jensen Precast
02.2004 - 01.2009
- Delivered excellent customer service and assisted workers with making concrete barriers, as well as training new hires on site with their job responsibilities. Also received training and certification in forklift machinery and operations. To move and load trucks with barriers.
Lube and Brake Technician
Auto Amore
02.2003 - 02.2004
- Responsible for keeping work area clean and free of debris and unclean oil and other disposable parts from vehicles. Also performed maintenance on vehicles such as oil and filter changes, tune up maintenance, as well as brake changes and rotor replacements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cheyenne High School
Las Vegas, NV12.2001
Associate in Arts -
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Class A license
- Tanker Endorsement
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Doubles and Tripples Endorsement
- Machine Operating Light and Heavy
- Computer networking
- Mobile devices
- Customer service
- Dealership experience
- Automotive repair
- Front desk
- Tractor-trailer
- Windows
- Hand tools
- Air tool operation
- Equipment operation
- Use of mechanical and hydraulic hoist
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Spreadsheet formulas in Excel
- Export PowerPoint slides into video formats
- Merge productivity apps with Outlook
- Stress management
- Automotive mechanic
- Lube/brake tech
- Blueprints
- Basic troubleshooting
- OSHA 10
- Emergency Response Team
- Precision measuring instruments
- Incident response
- Load & unload
- Flatbed
- Construction
- Shift management
- Software troubleshooting
- Supervising experience
- Assembly
- Management
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, 08/31/29, NV, X (Tank + Hazardous), T (Double/triple trailers)
- OSHA 10
- Passenger Endorsement
- Forklift Certification
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement
- Hazmat
- Tanker Endorsement
- Driver's License, 09/01/21 to 08/31/29
Timeline
Utilities field service technician
City of North Las Vegas
02.2023 - Current
Package Car Driver
Ups
10.2022 - 01.2023
Driver
Bobcat of Las Vegas
02.2022 - 10.2022
Construction Technician
Southwest Gas
03.2020 - 02.2022
Driver
Royalty Towing
11.2018 - 03.2020
Agricultural Inspector
State of California
04.2018 - 06.2019
Base Tech
Mini Of Las Vegas
08.2017 - 11.2018
Lube Tech
Buick Gmc
11.2015 - 08.2017
Laborer/operator
NPL
03.2014 - 07.2015
Yard Technician and Counter/dispatch
Ahern rentals
02.2012 - 03.2014
Lot Attendant
Ewing Brothers
03.2007 - 02.2009
Laborer
Jensen Precast
02.2004 - 01.2009
Lube and Brake Technician
Auto Amore
02.2003 - 02.2004
High School Diploma -
Cheyenne High School
Associate in Arts -
College of Southern Nevada
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