Louis Williams
Corona California 92882
Objective:
Seek A Challenging Position In the Water Industry.
Highly experience in the water industry over 35 years working my way through the ranks starting as a water service worker I, progressing to operations and division supervisor for the Compton Water Department. Supervised 1-10 employees in the installation and repairs of water mains, fire hydrant, services, meters, heavy equipment operation, read blue prints, inventory control, prepare budgets, inspection duties. Experience working with contractors, and overall maintenance of Water Department Facilities.
Summary of Qualifications
·More than 25 years in pipeline construction starting as a water I and progressing to a water service worker III.
· More than 10 years experience in supervision and inventory control
· Experience in traffic control and safety.
· Operated backhoes, cranes, dump truck with air brakes.
· Work with meter readers to ensure books were read on time and accurate.
·Chlorinate, disinfect and pressure test water mains.
·Excellent Customer Service.
·Work with contractor to ensure job is done correctly and safe
·Read blue prints
·Help prepare budgets.
Employment History
2003-2009 Water Operations Supervisor Compton Water Department, Compton California
Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises water department maintenance, repair new construction, meter reading, repair and warehouse operations; lay out work assignment insuring that requisite equipment and materials are available; meet with assigned staff to discuss work problems and make suggestions for improvement, inspects job sites to check on work progress, assure satisfactory completion and plan new assignment; prepare requisitions, incident reports and accident reports; maintain employee discipline; prepare reports for completed job orders and the status of job progress, review time cards; insure that job is completed within cost and time constraints; coordinate work assignments with other city departments; direct emergency repairs and operations. Develop and implements adequate inventory control policies and procedures. Establish and maintain effective customer relations. Overseas underground alert service responds to emergency calls during and after business hours.
Employment History:
1979 -2000 Water Service Worker III Compton Water Department, Compton California
Perform highly skilled work in the installation and repair of water system facilities and equipment; under direction of the water construction Foreman, to supervise one or more crews of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers in the installation, repair and maintenance of water mains and services. As a leadman performs and direct employees of lower grade in performance of work of the type listed for water service worker I, II. Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of water supply and distribution facilities, knowledge of trenching and construction
Safety.
Meter reading and keeping accurate records, ability to prepare and maintain substantial records; ability to read blueprints, maintain cooperative and effective working relations with employees and the public.
Education:
Compton High School Diploma
Compton College English, Math, Public Speaking
LA Trade Tech. Water Distribution I-II Certificate