T.J. Schlinker
Water Operator/ Sales Rep
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Dedicated Water Distribution Operator with extensive experience at Springdale Water Utillities/Clarksville Light & Water. Proven expertise in leak detection and project management, successfully overseeing pipe installations and staff training. Skilled in technical report writing, ensuring compliance and safety in all operations while effectively responding to emergency situations. Class 4 water license and Class A CDL holder.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Experienced Water Operator with 20+ years in field. Excellent problem-solving, planning and multitasking abilities in utility management.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Distribution Operator
Clarksville Light & Water
- Operated equipment such as backhoe, dumptrucks regularly. Repaired and maintained water and sewer lines. Repaired and maitained firehydrants. Worked with bore machine operations.
Facility Locator
Springdale Water Utilities
08.2007 - Current
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Identified depths of water, sewer lines using locating equipment.
- Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
- Reviewed maps to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities. I've also worked as water operator, obtaining a Class 4 water license, Class A CDL. Operated Backhoe, mini excavator, dump truck, jack hammer, street saw etc.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Heating And Air/Refrigeration
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark, AR05-2002
Skills
- Technical report writing
- Record keeping
- Contractor oversight
- Project management experience
- Pipe installation expertise
- Leak detection
- Staff training and development
Accomplishments
- Supervised and trained new employees in the field, repairing/ maintaining water and sewer utility lines.
- Resolved emergency issues in a safe and timely manner to restore water to the public.
- Obtained Class 4 Water License
- Obtained Class A CDL
- Facility Locator
Timeline
Facility Locator
Springdale Water Utilities
08.2007 - Current
Water Distribution Operator
Clarksville Light & Water
Associate of Applied Science - Heating And Air/Refrigeration
Arkansas Tech University
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