Ricky Joe Slone

•Construction, maintenance, install, repair, and maintain water lines, water meters, sewer lines, and other related equipment.

• Use of power tools, vibratory compactors, and other equipment to perform tasks.

•Installing fire hydrants using fittings and bolts.

•Use of a tapping tool to tap a meter into the main water line.

• Learned how to use a welding machine for water lines also using a hot plate.

•Made sure ditch was clear of rock and debris.

•Making sure tape and wire ran with main water line. Installing of water valves.

•Use of every equipment such as excavator, loader, skid steer.

• Estimated material or worker requirements to complete jobs
• Helped workers complete tasks with hands-on assistance at job locations
• Maintained code compliance for all jobs with strict conformance to quality standards
• Monitored material use and replenished supplies proactively to support project completion
• Maintained high utilization rates for crew members and equipment through good job planning abilities
• Supervised crew and subcontractor performance and provided consistent feedback
• Managed site safety through improved training and inspection strategies
• Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures
• Secured work area with designated signs, cones, and other traffic control devices
• Directed felling of trees through strapping, bracing, and strategic cuts
• Tied standard knots used in line clearing and general arboreal rigging
• Kept public rights-of-way professional by pruning and removing trees
• Helped maintain equipment safety and operations with daily inspections and regular upkeep
• Carried out work orders with use of chain saws and wood chipper
• Prepared for climbing trees by adjusting reach truck buckets or directly rigging trunks for manual ascent
• Removed problematic branches from trees with climbing equipment and bucket trucks
• Left customer locations clear and professional by removing all debris from trimming operations
• Identified problems with trees such as diseases and pests with knowledgeable inspections
• Improved support for specific trees with cables, braces, and stakes
• Improved shape of trees and eliminated undue burdens through trimming, topping, and reshaping
• Supported tree trimmers by hoisting tools and equipment to high parts of trees and lowering branches for easier access
• Prevented damages by keeping equipment and tools cleaned, sharpened, and lubricated
• Planned jobs by accurately interpreting electrical plans and prints
• Drove vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites
• Eliminated electrical hazards from fallen lines with proper grounding
• Maintained strict safety procedures, including verifying equipment operations and roping off work areas

• Maintained high standards by effectively inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing diesel vehicles and equipment
• Responded to road-side assistance calls and emergency service needs
• Improved mechanical lifespan and performance with skilled repairs and basic upkeep
• Verified completeness and quality of repairs by testing work
• Completed most repairs independently with no oversight and consistently achieved high degree of customer satisfaction
• Promoted workplace safety, actively participating in required OSHA training and company safety meetings
• Adjusted and relined brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment
• Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts
• Performed routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery
• Checked parts against factory specifications with thorough inspections and measurements
• Eliminated safety issues by installing and adjusting protective guards and devices