Thomas Caporuscio
Scottsdale,United States
Summary
Former military professional honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps, and Arizona State University Cum Laude graduate. Started as a Wastewater Treatment Intern for the City of Mesa in April 2021. After 1 year, hired as an Op 1. Promoted to Op 2, and have been piloting the Lead Operator position since April 2023. All 4.5 years in the wastewater industry have been at the Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Mesa
04.2021 - Current
- Operated and maintained wastewater treatment equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored system operations to identify issues and implement corrective actions for efficient processes.
- Conducted regular water quality tests, documenting results and adjusting treatment methods as necessary.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, safety protocols, and equipment handling techniques.
Groundskeeper
University of California Los Angeles
03.2015 - 12.2019
- Removed overgrowth, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance to keep equipment functional.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities neat and well-groomed.
- Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Operated large machinery such as Case tractors to remove, transport, and deposit soil and rock.
0331 Machine Gunner
United States Marine Corps
01.2011 - 01.2015
- CPR First Aid/ Combat Life Saver.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, weapons, and vehicles.
- Worked with and trained foreign militaries and NATO allies.
- Trained in counterterrorism strategies, mounted, urban, and conventional warfare.
- Firearm and explosive handling.
- Trained in rifle, pistol, and machine gunnery.
- Graduated from numerous military schools such as, school of infantry, rifle and pistol instructor school, and combat tracker.
- 2 combat deployments to Afghanistan which includes, participating in combat missions, patrols, security, maintaining and supervising equipment and personnel under direct command.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Earth and Environmental Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2020
Associate of Arts - General Education Certificate
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale05.2017
Skills
- Critical thinking skills, while under extreme stress
- Identifying hazards and assessing risks
- Maintaining equipment
- Managing PPE
- Team leader
- Linguistics ability
- Operating mowers and tractors
- Wastewater treatment
Certification
Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment.
Grade 1 Water Distribution.
Grade 1 Wastewater Collections.
40 Hour Hazwoper.
10 Hour Osha General Industry.
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Mesa
04.2021 - Current
Groundskeeper
University of California Los Angeles
03.2015 - 12.2019
0331 Machine Gunner
United States Marine Corps
01.2011 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - General Education Certificate
Scottsdale Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Earth and Environmental Studies
Arizona State University