Ron Johnson
Sandstone,MN
Summary
Journeyman construction laborer with 9 years of experience doing utility work on residential and commercial projects. Can be pipe layer,Bottom man, or top man. Hardworking, good people skills, don't have a problem explaining and teaching less experienced workers, also love learning new ways to do things. Strongly believe in team effort/good chemistry, effective communication, organization/site cleanliness and having the right tools to do the job/taking care of those tools,and doing our job safely. Can read/interpret site plans, operate equipment if needed, follow orders or give them
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pipe Layer
Triple E Water & Sewer
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Cleaned debris from worksites following completion of tasks.
- Analyzed blueprints and technical documents prior to starting construction projects.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Inspected existing pipeline systems for defects and malfunctions.
- Collaborated with team members in order to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
- Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
- Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Operated heavy machinery including tractors, bulldozers and loaders safely at worksites.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
Pipe Layer, Bottom Man, Top Man
United Water & Sewer
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Cleaned debris from worksites following completion of tasks.
- Analyzed blueprints and technical documents prior to starting construction projects.
- Collaborated with team members in order to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
- Inspected existing pipeline systems for defects and malfunctions.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
- Completed projects within specified time frames while maintaining quality standards.
- Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
- Operated heavy machinery including tractors, bulldozers and loaders safely at worksites.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Assessed pipes to ensure zero leakage and proper functionality.
- Adhered to company equipment policies and safety procedures to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- 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.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Located existing pipes requiring repair or replacement using magnetic and radio indicators.
- Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
- Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Measured distances between points to determine the length of pipe needed for a job.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
Pipe Layer, Bottom Man
Park Construction
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Cleaned debris from worksites following completion of tasks.
- Analyzed blueprints and technical documents prior to starting construction projects.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
- Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
- Provided assistance in the installation of pumps, compressors and other mechanical systems related to pipelines.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Assessed pipes to ensure zero leakage and proper functionality.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
- Operated heavy machinery including tractors, bulldozers and loaders safely at worksites.
- Ensured proper alignment of pipes by shimming or packing material around them.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
- Completed projects within specified time frames while maintaining quality standards.
- Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
- Verified that all safety protocols were followed while performing duties.
- Measured distances between points to determine the length of pipe needed for a job.
- Inspected existing pipeline systems for defects and malfunctions.
- Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
Bottom man, Top Man, Pipe layer
Redstone Construction
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
- Provided assistance in the installation of pumps, compressors and other mechanical systems related to pipelines.
- Completed projects within specified time frames while maintaining quality standards.
- Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Inspected existing pipeline systems for defects and malfunctions.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
- Cleaned debris from worksites following completion of tasks.
- Tested newly constructed pipelines for leaks before commissioning them into service.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
Education
East Central High School
Askov, MNSkills
- Pipe installation
- Blueprint analysis
- Heavy machinery operation
- Pipeline inspection
- Utility location
- Leak testing
- Trench excavation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Erosion control
- Pipe cutting
- Water and sewer piping
- Utility locating
- Trench safety
- Pipe grading
- Water main installation
- Pressure testing
- Traffic control
- Soil compaction
- Sewer line installation
- Heavy lifting
- Pipe joining
- Equipment and tools
- Valve installation
- Pipe alignment
- Positive working relationships
- Excavation techniques
- Backfilling procedures
- Heavy equipment operation
- Storm drain piping
- Trench digging
- Pipe bending
- Shoring Procedures
- Pipe layout
- Physical stamina
- Reliability
- Pipe laying
- Manhole setting
- Backhoe operation
- Laser levels
- Construction math
- Teamwork
- Site preparation
- Pipe joint assembly
- Power Tools Use
- Pipe alignment and installation
- Drainage systems
- Adherence to safety regulations
- Blueprint interpretation
- Underground utility locating
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Pipeline construction
- Customer satisfaction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pipe Layer
Triple E Water & Sewer
03.2023 - 04.2024
Pipe Layer, Bottom Man, Top Man
United Water & Sewer
08.2018 - 11.2021
Pipe Layer, Bottom Man
Park Construction
04.2017 - 07.2018
Bottom man, Top Man, Pipe layer
Redstone Construction
08.2014 - 11.2016
East Central High School