Michael Johnson
Jemison
Summary
Professional with solid experience in utility locating, ready for next challenge. Strong skills in identifying underground utilities, ensuring safety, and preventing damage. Reliable team player with strong focus on collaboration and achieving results. Highly adaptable to changing needs and committed to delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Utility Locate Technician
Gridhawk, Pelham AL
07.2024 - Current
- Led utility locating projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Analyzed field data to optimize locating strategies, increasing the reliability of utility identification results.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Provided training to new employees on proper techniques for utility locating practices.
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Coordinated with other field technicians to efficiently complete large-scale projects within designated timeframes.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and timely follow-up on inquiries.
- Located Underground Spire gas facilities with vivax as well as HL Pipehorn.
Patrol Officer
Alabaster Police Department, Alabaster AL
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Enforced traffic laws to ensure public safety and promote responsible driving behavior.
- Conducted regular patrols to deter criminal activity and provide community support.
- Prepared detailed incident reports documenting findings, actions taken, and outcomes for further investigation.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Assisted in accident investigations, providing support to those involved and ensuring accurate documentation of events.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness to effectively perform job duties while minimizing risk of injury on duty.
Statewide Land Surveyor/ Weight Master
Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery AL
12.2019 - 11.2023
- Weight Master, Dec 2019- Jan 2022
- -Worked closely with Law enforcement to ensure a safe road environment for incoming traffic.
- -Operated scales and computerized weighing equipment to collect and record weight information on incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Statewide Land Surveyor, Jan 2022- Nov 2023
- -Completed assessments, Measured boundaries and noted landmarks.
- -Accomplished surveying tasks given by the state such as mapping roads and highways.
- -Traveled Statewide for new highway projects, bridge reconstructions, staking right of way....ETC
- -Operate Leica TS16 Total Station as well as being a Rodman in the beginning months.
- -Cut cross sections through a variety of terrain to get data as needed, using brush axes, saws, and machetes.
Education
High School -
Billingsley High School
05.2019
Class 191 Graduate -
Alabama Northeast Police Academy
04.2024
Skills
- Gas line locating
- Pipeline locating
- Electromagnetic locating
- Heavy lifting
- Field data collection
- Public safety
- Excavation safety
- Incident reporting
- Environmental awareness
- Surveying techniques
- Damage prevention
- Traffic control
Certification
- ISSA Personal Training Course.
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified gas utility locator through Gridhawk LLC
- Damage investigation Certified through Gridhawk LLC
Timeline
Lead Utility Locate Technician
Gridhawk, Pelham AL
07.2024 - Current
Patrol Officer
Alabaster Police Department, Alabaster AL
11.2023 - 05.2024
Statewide Land Surveyor/ Weight Master
Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery AL
12.2019 - 11.2023
High School -
Billingsley High School
Class 191 Graduate -
Alabama Northeast Police Academy
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