Mark L. Cohlhepp
Elizabeth, Pa. 15037
(H) 412-***-**** or (C) 412-***-****
abi8cw@r.postjobfree.com
Experience
Staff Masters ( Pa. American Water) Meter Reader/Service Technician:
Elizabeth, Pa.
February 2010 - Present
. Read water meter using company operations equipment and install water
meters for customers and meters needing replacement from homes and
vaults.
Transtar Inc. (Union RR) Brakeman/Conductor: Pittsburgh, Pa.
August 2008 - November 2009
. Operated switches, connected train cars from mainline, transfer train
cars from mill loading bays to mainline, operated locomotive.
. Inspected and operated handbrakes on cars to insure their operation
. Inspected airlines and hoses for operation then connected them to cars
for movement and mainline interchange operations and provide necessary
paperwork for interchange of rail cars to other railroads.
Global Management Solution Inc. Maintenance Supervisor, Homestead, Pa.
October 2005 - September 2008
. Maintained building, performing minor and routine painting, electrical
wiring and lights, plumbing, and other necessary building maintenance
activities.
. Worked with contractors to insure project completion, supervised and
trained housekeeping staff, repaired equipment and assisted staff with
their projects.
. Inspected facilities and equipment to determine need for service,
equipment required ensuring service adherence to specifications.
. Managed supplies and inventory for the building.
Chesley Brown International/ IPC International: Security Supervisor,
Homestead, Pa.
April 2002 - October 2005
. Supervised and coordinated the activities of 10 guards engaged in
protecting commercial properties covering 2.5 miles.
. Checked reports and updated security measures due to revised
regulations.
. Interpreted company policies to workers and contractors and enforced
safety regulations.
. Patrolled property and inspected buildings, grounds of commercial
establishments.
. Examined doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they were secure.
Dish Network/ Baker Installations: Senior Installer/Site Check Coordinator:
Pittsburgh, Pa. February 1998 - December 2002
. Installed cable television and satellite systems in residential and
commercial buildings.
. Trained and inspected FF1 employees for proper installation of
equipment, tested equipment for proper operation.
Wilhelm/Kruse: Welder/Fabricator: Pittsburgh, Pa.
February1997 - February 1998
. Welded and fabricated steel for PNC Park, Ohio State stadium,
Cleveland Courthouse, Heinz Field.
Duquesne Fire Department: Firefighter/Dispatcher: Duquesne, Pa
April 1993 -December1996
. Directed, trained, and coordinated the following volunteer fire
departments, Duquesne, Dravosburg, Elizabeth, and Glassport.
. Inspected commercial and residential properties.
. Participated in firefighting activities, investigated fires for arson
and cause, and inspected properties in municipalities for fire hazards
and hazardous materials.
Military Experience
U. S. Navy and Army: 1975 - 1992
. Supervised soldiers in military campaigns, combat veteran, section
chief, and motor sergeant attaining the rank of E-6 P (promotable)
. Managed inventory and supplies
. Attended various military schools
Education
Class A CDL
McKeesport School District: graduated in 1974
Central Texas College and Community College of Allegheny County
Heritage Health Foundation/WPA Brownfields Assoc.
Steel Center AVTS, Jefferson Hills, Pa.
. Studies: management, welding technology, firefighting, hazardous
materials, EMS, fire investigations, fire ground operations, engine
and truck operations, "Green" technologies, Natural Gas Facility
Construction and Maintenance Technologies.
Certifications and Skills
Water meter reader and some service experience. Class A CDL (Pa.)
Natural gas facility construction and maintenance technician, OSHA lead
construction, permit required confined space, 10 hour construction hazard
awareness, asbestos abatement worker, 40 hour hazardous worker Hazwopper
training, environmental technician training program. Emergency response
training in the following fields, incident command, engine and truck
operations, engine pumping operations, methadone lab emergencies, national
incident management systems, industrial emergencies, emergency
communications and dispatch training, emergency medical services training,
hazardous material incident response, motor vehicle accident response,
river search and rescue operations and response, safety and accountability
operations.
Additional Trainings: Installation of CATV and Satellite Systems, Railcar
Repairman and Railroad Conductor, and Firefighter Trainer and Instructor,
Completed Emergency Medical Technician Recertification courses.
Affiliations: Coast Guard Auxiliary boat crew, Elizabeth VFC Safety and
Accountability Officer