Phillip Cook
Summary
Focused Pipe Layer proudly offering a great attendance record and a background assembling pipes. An adaptable employee willing to follow instructions to ensure safety for the entire work crew. Offering problem solving and time management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Layer
Jr Civil Municipalities
Billings
06.2018 - 06.2025
- Executed installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines, enhancing municipal infrastructure reliability.
- Installed underground piping systems for municipal projects and infrastructure improvements.
- Operated heavy machinery for trenching and backfilling during pipe installation tasks.
- Coordinated with construction teams to achieve project deadlines and uphold safety standards.
- Installed fire hydrants
- Installed mechanical flanges and valves
- Assisted in pressure testing and clorination
- Poured concrete for foundation structures to provide stability and support.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance on job sites.
- Assisted in training new workers on safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
- Communicated with supervisors about project progress and potential issues encountered onsite.
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Operated heavy machinery including tractors, bulldozers and loaders safely at worksites.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
- Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Calculated volumes of materials used during jobs such as trench excavations and backfill operations.
- Cleaned debris from worksites following completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with team members in order to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Repaired leaking joints in pipelines using welding equipment.
- Measured distances between points to determine the length of pipe needed for a job.
- Adhered to company equipment policies and safety procedures to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Ensured proper alignment of pipes by shimming or packing material around them.
- Maintained records related to work performed on pipelines and other associated systems.
- Completed projects within specified time frames while maintaining quality standards.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
- Located existing pipes requiring repair or replacement using magnetic and radio indicators.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements.
Education
Woodburn High School
Woodburn, ORSkills
- Pipe installation
- Trench excavation
- Pressure testing
- Equipment operation
- Pipeline repair
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
Certification
.OSHA 30
Accomplishments
- Was awarded safety award for knowing about trenching standards and safety protocols
Timeline
Pipe Layer
Jr Civil Municipalities
06.2018 - 06.2025
Woodburn High School