Nathaniel Withers
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Utility Locator with knowledge and experience in operating vacuum excavation trucks and conducting precise utility locates. Committed to safety protocol and accurate documentation while collaborating effectively with other crew members.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Locator
Softdig underground services
San Antonio, Texas
04.2022 - Current
- Conduct precise underground utility locates using radio-detection equipment, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and Pipe-Horn, along with various other locating equipment.
- Collaborate with other crews to ensure safe excavation practices.
- Review site plans to identify potential utility conflicts before excavation.
- Document utility, locate results, and maintain accurate records in databases.
- Adhere to safety protocols while performing fieldwork in various environments. Filling out appropriate paperwork, including Job Hazard Analysis.
- Able to operate and work on, and around, vacuum excavation trucks. Experience with water and air excavation techniques.
- Successfully completed multiple state, city, and government contracts for utility locating and daylighting within or under the contracted time.
- Experience locating private and public utilities.
Electrical Apprentice
watkins trade services
San Antonio, Texas
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted electricians with installation of wiring and electrical systems
- Followed safety protocols during all electrical work to ensure workplace safety
- Pulled wires through conduit runs using fish tapes or pull strings when necessary.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring, and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Worked in team-based environment to complete projects.
Sales Staff Member
Elegant reef tropical fish studio
San Antonio, TX
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Assisted customers with product selection and care for tropical fish.
- Educated clients on fish compatibility and proper tank maintenance practices.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experience.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.
Education
Churchill Highschool
San Antonio, TX05-2021
Skills
- Operate a vacuum excavation truck
- Able to mark public and private utilities
- Willing to adapt and learn new equipment
- Experience with ground penetrating radar (GPR), radio detection equipment, and slight utility survey experience
- Crew lead experience able to coordinate with others and get projects done in a timely manner
- Follow all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles
- Skilled in cordinating with crew members and clients to streamline project execution and resolve onsite issues quickly
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- TXDOT
Timeline
Utility Locator
Softdig underground services
04.2022 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
watkins trade services
06.2021 - 07.2022
Sales Staff Member
Elegant reef tropical fish studio
06.2017 - 05.2021
Churchill Highschool
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