Rony Palacios
Waterford
Summary
Self-motivated Water Maintenance professional with over 16 years of experience. Demonstrates strong communication and leadership capabilities, excelling in collaborative settings while efficiently managing water maintenance tasks and customer interactions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Maintenance III
City of Southfield Department of Public Works
Southfield, MI
12.2008 - 12.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Bilingual- Spanish is my first language.
- Basic Water Maintenance and Water Services skills, after years as a seasonal Water Meter Reader.
- Performance in positions including Miss Digs, Vactor, Excavating, Water Main Breaks, Sewer and Storm TV Camera and Recording, Unloading Hi-Low skills.
- Assisted the Highway department on various tasks/projects, and the Sign Shop.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mundo De Amor
GuatemalaNo Degree -
Instituto Adolfo V. Hall De Chiquimula
GuatemalaSkills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership capabilities and goals
- Willingness to learn and grow in all facets
- Friendly, positive attitude
Accomplishments
-Letter of Recognition from the Mayor of Southfield for an outstanding performance during a water crisis, involving Providence Hospital in Southfield
-Becoming a naturalized citizen of the USA as a Guatemalan national
-Taken courses on fire safety, food safety, excavating, etc
Certification
-Commercial Drivers License, Class B, Tanker endorsement
-Supervisor Academy from City of Southfield
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Water Maintenance III
City of Southfield Department of Public Works
12.2008 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Mundo De Amor
No Degree -
Instituto Adolfo V. Hall De Chiquimula