MICHAEL DIXSON
Powder Springs
Summary
Detailed-oriented, focus-driven Engineer with over 30 years of Utility Locating experience. Excellent communication and 12 years of supervisory skills. Specializes in Radio-detector RD8100 Cable utility locator, and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) RD1500.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locate Technician
DeKalb County Watershed Management
01.2019 - Current
- Review maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities.
- Conducts inspections and project oversight for a broad range of construction and maintenance projects, which may include water and wastewater infrastructure, land development, roads, drainage, equipment installation, and other structures and installations.
- Investigates and responds to citizen complaints; explains projects, policies, and procedures; identifies and assesses problems; determines appropriate remedies; and issues work orders or schedules work as needed.
- Performs emergency response work; implements preparation and restoration strategies in advance of and after inclement weather or other County emergencies; assesses hazards and damages; and prioritizes and initiates work orders.
- Coordinates with contractors engaged in construction projects on behalf of the County; conducts contractor meetings; anticipates, prioritizes, and times inspections to minimize interference with project progress; provides guidance in unique construction situations; and negotiates and resolves discrepancies with contractors.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel and locate unidentified water valves.
Damaged Prevention Specialist
One Vision Utility Services
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Identifying, protecting and marking Cobb County water, sewer lines, and D.O.T. fiber optics.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Collaborates with superintendents, work crews, and utility companies to prevent fiber damages.
- Maintains records and prepares reports and documentation, including inspection reports, job cost estimates, and project estimates for materials, equipment, parts, tools, and labor.
Lead Utility Locator
USIC Utility Locating Service
01.2004 - 10.2015
- Managing and properly locating all client utilities for multiple projects.
- Attending large project meetings assigned to my area, the daily assignment of pinpointing the paths of high profile gas lines, cables, pipes, and other conduits that carries coax, copper, fiber optic lines and other underground utilities.
- Maintaining and operating with safety on a daily basis. Limiting damages that could be caused by projects involving excavation.
- Maintain daily productivity, on time work completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fulton High School
Atlanta, GA06.1986
Skills
- Valid Georgia's Driver's License
- Excavation Safety Trained
- Sketching
- Blueprint Reading
- Construction Project Management
- RD4000, RD8000, RD Cat 4, Pipe horn, Metro-tech 9860, Metro-tech 810DX
- Supervisory Skills
Timeline
Utility Locate Technician
DeKalb County Watershed Management
01.2019 - Current
Damaged Prevention Specialist
One Vision Utility Services
10.2015 - 01.2019
Lead Utility Locator
USIC Utility Locating Service
01.2004 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Fulton High School
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