Ivan Gastelum Sr.
Avondale, AZ 85353
Cell # 602-***-****
acy8r1@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Utility Operator . City of Avondale, Avondale, AZ. 01/2010 – 9/2015
●Maintain water distribution and assist in waste water collections repairs and replacements.
●Supervise 9 Utility Operators.
●Ensure and comply with ADEQ regulations.
●Responsible for oversight of job sites to ensure OSHA safety regulations and quality standards are met.
●.Control the utilization of stocked resources and requisition for parts.
●Communicate effectively with staff, citizens, and contractors in Spanish and English.
●Meet with Managers,City Engineers and discuss the deadlines and scheduling of special and Capital Improvement Projects.
●Prepare written progress reports.
●Conduct staff quarterly reviews.
●Member of Safety Committee.
●Provide great working flexibility in terms of weather, time, and location.
Utility Operator. City of Avondale, Avondale, AZ. 2006 – 2010
●Repair and replaced damaged water distribution systems; valves, water mains, fire hydrants, and all service line connections.
●Water Tanker.
●Dump Truck driver.
●Operator front end loader and Backhoe.
●Operate heavy machinery.
●Identified all Bluestake markings and ensured current tickets.
●Followed OSHA guidelines and regulations to ensure safety for crews and contractors.
●Compiled daily and weekly work reports in asset management programs.
●Consistently met with management to brainstorm and discuss work issues.
EDUCATION
2013 – 2014 Supervisor's Academy in Organizational Leadership, Univ. of Phoenix
1995 – 1996 Emergency Medical Technology, Fire Science, Phoenix College
1995 South Mountain High School
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
CCTV operations
Vactor Truck and Jetter
Confined Space
Competent Person
Backhoe/Front Loader Certification
ADEQ Grade 1 & 2 Water Distribution Certification
Adult, Child, & Infant CPR and AED Certified
Asbestos and Cement Pipe Training
OSHA Safety Compliance Training
Trench and Excavation Awareness
Truck Mounted Crane Operation Training
Emergency Management Institute
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
Recipient of 2013 Employee of the Year Award
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish; reading and writing, Proficient in all PC software applications including Microsoft Office products.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Ivonne Machuca 602-***-****, Sr. Program Assistant, City of Mesa
Ignacio Gastelum 480-***-**** Vice President, Urban Energy Client Services
Brian Torres 602-***-****, Integrated Services Manager, Banner Health
Matthew Jacobs 760-***-****, Lead,City of Avondale