KEVIN A. MATTHEWS
**** ******* **** **, **********, DC. 20020
**********@*****.***
Skills
Proficient in the use of electric sewer cleaning machines which follows as: Rigid K-50, K-60 and K-1500 portable
wet/vacuums, rodding machines, electric and gas powered high pressure water jets, gas generators, pipe video
inspection equipment and jackhammers.
Professional Experience
Apprentice, John C. Flood Plumbing, Washington, DC, 05/04 to 10/06
• Assisted Lead Technician.
• Cleaned Sewers
• Video Pipe Inspection
• Drove company Vehicles to job sites and tow equipment
• Provided on call support.
Apprentice/Lead Plumbing Technician, Magnolia Plumbing Inc., Washington, DC, 10/06 to 07/09
• Back-flow Prevention Testing.
• Pipe Repair, Installation and Replacement.
• New Construction Plumbing.
• Grease and Liquid Waste Pumping.
• Video Pipe Installation and underground leak detection.
• Water jetting.
• Drain Cleaning.
• Pipe Inspection.
• Clog toilets and sinks
• Provided on call support
Drain Technician, John C. Flood Plumbing, Washington, DC, 07/09 to 06/10
• Assisted Lead Technician
• Video Pipe Installation and underground leak detection.
• Underground Water line and Sewer line repairs.
• New Construction Plumbing.
• Drain cleaning.
• Faucet Repairs.
• Toilet Repairs.
• Back Up Sump Pumps/Waterproofing
• Sewer ejection pump replacement
• Polybutylene re-piping
• Drove company vehicles to job sites and tow equipment.
• Setting up and installing equipment.
• Provided on call support
Contracting Apprentice, Ryco Mechanical Associates, Laurel, MD. 06/10 to 08/11
• Assisted Lead Technician
• New Construction Plumbing.
• Cleaned Sewers.
• Pipe re[placement and installation.
• Drove company vehicles to job sites and tow equipment.
• Provided on call support.
Home Improvement Worker Part-time, Construction & Design by Angelo, Washington, DC 2004 to 2012
• Drain cleaning.
• Faucet Repairs.
• Toilet Repairs.
• Toilet Repairs.
• Drywall
• Painting
• Door repair
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects
• Ability to swat, bend and climb vertical ladders
• Knowledge of small power tools
• Knowledge of basic electricity
Part-time, Temporary Unarmed Security Officer Golden Seal Enterprise Security, Winchester VA, 03/12 to
5/12
• Provide Office Security
• Patrol various areas
• Respond to emergencies
• Control access to the property
Part-time, Temporary Unarmed Security Officer Golden Seal Enterprise Security, Winchester VA, 03/12 to
5/12
• Provide Office Security
• Patrol various areas
• Respond to emergencies
• Control access to the property
Meter Installer, Scope Service Inc/PEPCO, Gaithersburg MD. 05/12 to 09/12
• As a contractor for PEPCO under the Meter Replacement Program, I replace damaged, defective and
outdated meters with SMART Electrical Meters.
• I perform daily reads of residential and commercial, rural, and difficult meter reading routes and records
meter readings maintaining a high degree of accuracy and daily route completion.
• Checks to see that meters are functioning properly and reports broken glass, lids, and other defects by
use of a published two-digit code.
• Checks to determine consistency of meter readings and reports unusual cases by use of proper code.
• Uses small equipment such as hand-held computer.
• Hears and reports complaints of customers and refers difficult complaints of customers to immediate
supervisor.
• Drives truck or van, with responsibility for ensuring that it is in good condition and adequately equipped.
• Utilizes simple electronic microprocessor for recording meter readings and survey questions.
• Ensures that microprocessor, small tools and safety equipment on vehicle are accounted for and in safe
operating condition.
• Responsible for the security and maintenance of the microprocessor while in the field.
• Ensures compliance with all OSHA, MOSHA and SCOPE safety procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of the geography and street locations of Prince George's and Montgomery Counties.
• Good physical condition with strength and ability to lift heavy objects or stuck lids weighing up to 90 lbs.
• Ability to overcome physical obstacles preventing access to the meters.