Travis McWilliams
Oak Point
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and workplace safety, my tenure at Pedal Valves underscored my expertise in water meter installation and OSHA standards compliance. Leveraging skills in utility locating and forklift operation, I consistently exceed performance benchmarks. My proactive approach and ability to thrive in inclement weather conditions highlight my dedication to excellence and team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Meter Installer
Pedal Valves
Irving
12.2024 - Current
- Repaired or replaced defective parts of faulty water meters.
- Set up meter boxes for residential and commercial customers.
- Ensured that all equipment used was properly calibrated before use.
- Complied with safety regulations while working on-site at customer locations.
- Boxed up products, checking quality beforehand and placed shipping labels on packages.
Meter Technician
Mustang Special Utilities
Aubrey
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Coordinated with utility personnel to ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately before a meter is installed or removed from service.
- Checked meters for issues and reported findings to customers and supervisors daily.
- Responded promptly to emergency call outs relating to malfunctioning metering equipment.
- Inspected wiring systems for faulty connections and replaced damaged or broken parts.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding the use of metering equipment.
- Checked for leaks.
- Installed new meters.
Welder
O'connor Kiln & Dryer
Vermillion
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Welder
UNARCO
Lewisville
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Warehouse Worker
ADS Logistics
Arlington
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
Speed Press Operator
Harrison Jet Guns II, L.P
Kennedale
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
- Positioned, aligned and secured work pieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds.
- Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
Ramp Worker
UPS
Grapevine
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Loaded and unloaded baggage and other cargo, transporting to and from aircraft.
- Performed aircraft marshaling and wing-walking duties to ensure safe aircraft movement on the ramp.
- Worked in various weather conditions to ensure continuous airport operations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss performance, safety, and operational improvements.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Operated conveyor belts, push-back tractors and aircraft tugs daily.
- Performed daily safety checks on equipment such as belt loaders, tugs, and other vehicles.
- Followed strict safety protocols at all times including the use of personal protective gear.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plano West Senior High
Plano, TX05-2015
Skills
- Utility locating
- Pipe cutting
- Water quality monitoring
- Back-flow prevention
- Pipe fitting
- Flow testing
- Pressure testing
- Water meters
- Valve installation
- Shipment loading
- Stacking and storing
- Forklift operation
- Raw material handling
- Shipping
- Pallet building
- OSHA standards
- Materials management
- Order picking
- Truck loading
- Workplace organization
- Supply chain procedures
- Line loading
- Machinery operations
- Pallet jack handling
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Aircraft marshalling
- Pushback and towing
- Aircraft tug operation
- Ramp security
- Inclement weather tolerance
- Cargo equipment operation
- Freight handling
Certification
- Class C water Operator
- Mig welding
- Osha
Timeline
Water Meter Installer
Pedal Valves
12.2024 - Current
Meter Technician
Mustang Special Utilities
07.2023 - 12.2025
Welder
O'connor Kiln & Dryer
03.2023 - 07.2023
Welder
UNARCO
02.2019 - 03.2023
Warehouse Worker
ADS Logistics
04.2018 - 02.2019
Speed Press Operator
Harrison Jet Guns II, L.P
03.2017 - 04.2018
Ramp Worker
UPS
10.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Plano West Senior High
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