Rico Burden
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Meticulous Utility Locator with 2 years of experience. Dedicated to timely and accurate work with talent for blueprint design. Knowledgeable about safety and stake center systems. Experienced installation and repair technician with work history setting up, repairing and configuring telecommunications equipment. Talented at building relationships with customers and solving problems with little oversight. Excellent communication and planning skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locator
Stake Center
Norcross, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Identified depths of water, sewer, gas, cable, oil and electric lines using different equipment.
- Drew maps of utility lines and potential plans for future ones, providing detailed locations and information.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP, and CTI applications.
Traffic Control Lead
AWP Traffic Control
218 14th St. N.W. Atlanta Ga 30318
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
- Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.
- Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
- Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
- Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
- Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
- Oversaw maintenance of traffic system by preparing work orders for repair and modifications to equipment and components.
Utility Locator
USIC Locating Services
Atlanta , Ga
04.2019 - 02.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Computer Technician
Computer Technologies Program
Atlanta, Ga
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
- Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases.
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers, and more.
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Langston Hughes High School
Fairburn, GA05.2011
Skills
- Modern GPS Use
- Electromagnetic Locating
- Mircosoft Tool Use
- Valid Georgia Driver's License
- Sketching
- Traffic Control
- Computer Literacy
- Pipeline Identification
- Public Safety Awareness
- Teamwork Abilities
- Record Keeping
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
Timeline
Utility Locator
Stake Center
11.2023 - Current
Traffic Control Lead
AWP Traffic Control
03.2021 - 12.2023
Utility Locator
USIC Locating Services
04.2019 - 02.2023
Computer Technician
Computer Technologies Program
04.2019 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Langston Hughes High School