STEVEN L. ECHOLS
Hull,GA
Summary
Goal-oriented Water Treatment Plant Maintenance worker equipped to handle daily workloads and emergency needs of water and wastewater treatment plants. Maintains operations by monitoring and regularly inspecting equipment to identify problems and complete repairs-dependable, diligent, and decisive team player with sound judgment and good problem-solving abilities for plant systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic - Water Reclamation Facilities
Athens Clarke County Unified Government
Athens, GA
01.2006 - Current
- Operated, maintained, and repaired plant equipment to keep all water treatment systems at peak levels
- Handled plant emergencies and corrective actions to maintain continuous water purification operations
- Monitored plant operations to recognize, diagnose, and handle equipment needs proactively
- Directed work of a 3-5-member crew handling day-to-day operations and maintenance.
Business Owner
EB & J Complete
Hull, GA
09.2016 - Current
- Built great rapport with vendors in an effort to grow relationships and generate business for a variety of business services by submitting bid and negotiating contracts.
- Maintain records for production, inventory, income, expenses and payroll.
- Oversaw daily operations with a practiced eye, focusing on efficiency, team collaboration, and process improvements
- Supervised a staff of 5-10 crew members through recruitment, training and development.
Automotive Store Manager
Sears Inc.
Athens, GA
03.2005 - 03.2012
- Set performance expectations for employees and implemented improvement plans to reach targets by delegating assignments to meet coverage and store needs
- Directed and maintained store merchandising standards to present organized and engaging in-store experience
- Prepared reports detailing item quantities, employee productivity, and sales trends and presented findings to supervisors.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees to meet job requirements by delegating work and setting priorities and goals.
Heavy Equipment Operator - Public Works
Athens Clarke County Unified Government
Athens, GA
11.2001 - 12.2005
- Operated heavy equipment including, but limited to, backhoes, excavators, bobcats, forklifts, trucks, and wheel loaders
- Acted as a company CDL driver who safely loaded, unloaded, and carried heavy construction equipment to and from the job site
- Operated tractor-trailer/vehicle according to state and federal laws and observed all safety regulations established by the company and DMV regulation.
Asphalt Laborer
Garrett Paving Company Inc
Winterville, GA
01.2000 - 10.2002
- Followed directions to accurately complete daily tasks and meet expectations for specific projects or job sites
- Walked alongside paver to shovel and rake areas of asphalt that required leveling
- Exercised caution and followed safety practices near traveled roadways and live traffic lanes
- Cross-trained in machinery such as steel wheel rollers, loaders and excavators to help fill job need.
Education
GED/High School Diploma -
Athens Technical College
Skills
- Emergency response
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Equipment inspection
- Problem-solving
- Operations
- Recordkeeping
- Controls management
- Corrective action implementation
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Business Owner
EB & J Complete
09.2016 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic - Water Reclamation Facilities
Athens Clarke County Unified Government
01.2006 - Current
Automotive Store Manager
Sears Inc.
03.2005 - 03.2012
Heavy Equipment Operator - Public Works
Athens Clarke County Unified Government
11.2001 - 12.2005
Asphalt Laborer
Garrett Paving Company Inc
01.2000 - 10.2002
GED/High School Diploma -
Athens Technical College
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