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Education
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William Bates

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Dedicated utility craftsman with extensive experience at PCL Construction, skilled in hydrostatic testing and asphalt maintenance. Proven ability to adapt quickly and collaborate effectively, ensuring safety and efficiency on job sites. Proficient in heavy equipment operation and committed to maintaining high standards in all tasks. Strong communicator with a focus on team success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

ASPHALT LABORER

MEVADA Pving
03.2025 - 09.2025
  • Learned safety protocols and procedures for asphalt handling and installation.
  • Assisted in preparing work sites by clearing debris and ensuring proper material placement.
  • Operated basic hand tools and machinery under supervision for asphalt application tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and organized work environments.
  • Adapted quickly to changing conditions on job sites while maintaining high safety standards.
  • Engaged in training sessions to enhance skills related to asphalt construction techniques.
  • Followed instructions for mixing, pouring, and spreading asphalt materials accurately.
  • Supported experienced laborers in performing routine maintenance on equipment and tools.

Hydro Tester Lead Man Utility Craftsman

PCL Construction
01.2018 - 02.2025
  • Conducted hydrostatic tests to assess equipment integrity and safety compliance.
  • Operated testing equipment and tools to perform pressure tests on pipelines and vessels.
  • Assisted in preparing test setups, ensuring proper configuration for accurate results.
  • Recorded test data meticulously for analysis and reporting to engineering teams.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues encountered during testing procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of testing areas to promote safety standards.
  • Followed company protocols for equipment operation, enhancing overall testing reliability.
  • Adapted quickly to new testing procedures, improving efficiency in task execution.
  • bolt up valves flanges to customer spec and torque
  • welder helper
  • light concrete form up demo and laying
  • indusrial painting and sand blat helping, mixing apoxy

Motor Ma Well Drilling

Golden State Drilling
02.2013 - 03.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Utility Craftsman

UCI Construction Services
01.2010 - 01.2013

boltef up valves to flange on flow lines running from pumping wells to headers

repaired and maintained steam generators and cogents

welders helper

Education

High School Diploma -

Chadjerian High School
Stockton, CA
05-2002

Skills

  • Road construction
  • Asphalt maintenance
  • Safety
  • Site readiness
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Site preparation
  • Compaction equipment
  • Asphalt paving
  • First aid training
  • skid steer
  • man lift
  • reach lift
  • power tools air tools

Timeline

ASPHALT LABORER

MEVADA Pving
03.2025 - 09.2025

Hydro Tester Lead Man Utility Craftsman

PCL Construction
01.2018 - 02.2025

Motor Ma Well Drilling

Golden State Drilling
02.2013 - 03.2018

Utility Craftsman

UCI Construction Services
01.2010 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Chadjerian High School
William Bates