RICHARD DOUGHERTY
Whitehall PA *8052
Email: ad2yvb@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Hard-working knowledge of customer communications, customer satisfaction.
Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill a courier position.
EXPERIENCE
Jun 2016 -
DEC-ZO
Capital Works Specialist (Water/Sewer), Lehigh County Authority
• Attend pre-construction meetings.
• Evaluating plans and specifications for construction projects to ensure conformance and regulations.
- Maintaining an average of below 4% in uncollected receivables.
• Conduct field inspections to inspect standards of water and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Project Coordinator (Water/Sewer), Lehigh County Authority
• Read and interpret project specifications and blueprints.
• Collaborated with field personnel to address and solve on-site issues as deemed.
Sept 2009 - Aug 2013
Bureau Manager, Water Distribution/Collections, City of Allentown
• Supervise Water Distribution/Collection personnel both non-union and union employees.
• Guide Supervisor's in decision making.
• Prepare yearly budget along with Operations Manager.
• Oversee the ordering of equipment and supplies for both Distribution and Collections.
Apr 2008 - Sept 2009
Chief Supervisor, Water Distribution/Collections, City of Allentown
• Oversee the day to day operations as well as setting schedule timelines.
• Oversee the safety committee for both Distribution and Collections with City Risk Management Officer.
• Set the yearly street program water main replacement schedule for Distribution and Collections.
Dec 1997 - Apr 2008
Maintenance Supervisor, Water Distribution/Collections, City of Allentown
• Responsible for water valve and hydrant programs.
• Part of the after hours' call outs as Supervisors.
• Oversee the Water Distribution System, valve replacement and repair, water main replacement and repair, and fire hydrant replacement and repair.
• Oversee large water tap request and scheduled them as well.
• Oversee the air valve early maintenance program.
• Worked closely with other City
departments, Parks, Streets, etc.
Apr 1990 - Dec 1997
Tradesman Carpenter, Sewer Line Maintenance & Construction, City of Allentown
• Crew leader for sanitary and storm water repairs for new and old construction.
• Repaired and replaced curbing and sidewalks.
• Ran both jetter and vactor trucks.
• Standby employee for after hours and weekends.
Jun 1986 - Apr 1990
Maintenance Worker II, Sewer Line Maintenance & Construction, City of Allentown
• Worked under Tradesman as a laborer.
• Drove dump truck and operated different types of equipment.
• Filled in TAD as Tradesman in his absence.
• Standby employee for after hours and weekends.
March 1982 -Jun 1986
Maintenance Worker II, Parks Department, City of Allentown
• Worked closely with Arborist.
• Worked in assigned park and was responsible for the maintenance of the grounds, policing daily and mowing the grass, trimming of shrubs.
• Operated chipper truck and all types of tools and equipment.
EDUCATION
Graduate, Dieruff High School
Certifications
• Distribution Class E License
• Grand fathered Collections License
Membership
• PA - AWWA
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