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Sean Peterson

SAN JOSE

Summary

24 Years of permanent employment with the City of Santa Clara, plus 8.5 years of as-needed employment.

Motivated professional Utility Crew Supervisor, with strong leadership, solid experience managing all levels of large scale projects. Excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Versatile Crew Leader with experience directing others, managing tasks and monitoring work areas. Reputation for staying calm and poised even in stressful circumstances. Offering exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Utility Crew Supervisor

City Of Santa Clara
10.2018 - Current
  • Supervises the Water Meter Shop, schedules, prioritizes, and coordinates the work of employees engaged in the day-to-day activities of the used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Schedules and inspects cross connection tests at recycled water use locations
  • Schedules Citywide backflow and water meter testing
  • Maintains accurate records for all of the computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) systems relating to meter database/Lucity; and Harris Northstar
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Have had the opportunity to rotate out of class for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Construction


Water Service Technician I & II

City of Santa Clara
03.2013 - 10.2018

• Analyzes and solves water meter, back-flow prevention devices, and fire services related problems, such as dealing with customer service calls and field checks.

• Writes field notes, office reports, and technician records to document service and inventory for future repairs, testing, rebuilds and customer inquiries

• Deals courteously and professionally with customers and those contacted in the course of work to respond to complaints and service requests

• Supervises helpers and assists in the training of new personnel.

• Act as the Water Meter & Service Supervisor in the absence of higher authority, as delegated. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker I & II

City of Santa Clara
2008 - 2013

• Independently, with general supervision, or as a member of a crew, performs skilled work in the construction, maintenance and operation of water, recycled water, and sewer systems
• Acts as a trouble-shooter, answering complaints and service requests, finding leaks or stoppages in lines, and correcting these conditions

• Supervises helpers and assists in the training of new personnel.

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Street Dept.)

City of Santa Clara
2007 - 2008
  • Performs construction and maintenance of public landscaped areas.
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Fertilizes, waters, sprays, mows, and prunes a variety of ground covers, trees, shrubs and rakes leaves
    Installs and repairs irrigation systems.

Cemetery Worker I (Parks Dept.)

City of Santa Clara
2001 - 2007

• May assist the public in locating grave site

• Interact tactfully and courteously with the public to answer policy and procedural questions related to cemetery operations, interment, and related services
• Remain composed and retain a professional demeanor while working with grieving families
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

• Performs basic grounds maintenance duties, including operating trucks, power mowers, edgers, trimmers, trenchers, power vacuums, spray equipment, rototillers, air compressors and pneumatic tools, sod cutters, aerators, floor maintenance machines, chain saws, brush chippers, fork-lifts, and related equipment

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Clara High School
Santa Clara, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines
  • Train, motivate, counsel, and evaluate subordinate staff
  • Self-motivated
  • Conflict resolution
  • Extremely organized
  • Work in team-based environments and achieve common goals

Certification

Water Distribution System Operator Certificate Grade D-2

Collection System Maintenance Certificate Grade C-1

California Class B Commercial driver's license

Back-flow Prevention Tester Certificate

Cross Connection Control Certificate

Timeline

Utility Crew Supervisor

City Of Santa Clara
10.2018 - Current

Water Service Technician I & II

City of Santa Clara
03.2013 - 10.2018

Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker I & II

City of Santa Clara
2008 - 2013

Grounds Maintenance Worker I (Street Dept.)

City of Santa Clara
2007 - 2008

Cemetery Worker I (Parks Dept.)

City of Santa Clara
2001 - 2007

High School Diploma -

Santa Clara High School
Sean Peterson