Public Works Distribution Center
Resume:
Akeeme Harris
Porter, TX 77365
*************@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
City of Bellaire, Bellaire, TX — Public Works Water Laborer-Utilities March 2021 – Present
• Performs various manual labor duties to sewer lines or water mains
• Assists in setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, lays various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers
• Operates air and jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs
• Assists other crew members in the installation, relocation, or repair of water mains, fire hydrants, water meters, valves wastewater mains, lateral lines or manholes
• Setting up and maintaining safety warning devices around job sites to protect the crew and the public
• Measures, cuts, tapes, and threads pipes to make joint connections for installation or repair of water lines
• Assists in cleaning stoppage on City-maintained wastewater lines; and digs trenches for laying pipe or making repairs and back fills when job is complete
• Monitors condition of machine, keeps machine filled with beads, cleans filter, removes media waste, and replaces routine parts
• Washes turbine water meters and rinses in running water; receives meters and records their numbers for inventory control
• Uses a variety of hand tools, power tools, landscaping equipment, and vehicles to transport equipment to job site
• Follows proper safety procedures; flags traffic, sets out barricades, cones, or other safety devices
• Operates small to moderately complex forklift, bobcat, and other specialized equipment to provide daily maintenance to the city’s public facilities
• Drives city vehicles with utility trailer
Ikea Distribution Center, Baytown, TX — Warehouse Associate January 2017 – November 2020
• Operate all Machine I Reach, Forklift and Walkie Drivers
• Collect and safely transport all merchandise from the distribution center to the shipping area
• Maintain an accurate inventory by scanning and labeling all merchandise entering and exiting the warehouse
SKILLS
• Leadership
• Strong Communicator
• Mentor and Trainer
• Initiates Operational
Improvements
• Problem Solver
• Thrive in fast paced
environment
• Adaptable
• Maintain positive working
relationships with co-
workers and supervisors
• Dependable
AWARDS
City of Bellaire Public Works-
Newcomer of the Year Award
2022
Ikea-Employee of the Month –
February 2017
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Lakewood Church, Houston,
TX:
2020-Volunteer Service for
Disaster/Mission Trips
2018-Choir, Worship Team
2017-Team Leader/Greeter
CERTIFICATIONS
Vessel Personnel Designated
Security Duties (VPDSD)
-September 2022
Transportation Worker
Identification Credential-TWIC –
September 2020- 2024
• Serve as Smart Mentor/co-worker and assist with training new and temporary employees
• Develop team communications and information for roundup meetings
• Ensure all products and orders are handled with care for best customer satisfaction
• Implement and adhere to safety procedures and protocols UPS, Houston, TX — Warehouse Package Unloader
January 2016 – June 2018
• Counted, weighed, and recorded number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock
• Loaded and unloaded materials onto and from trucks, pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
• Promoted workplace safety by reporting or mitigating hazards in timely manner
Wastewater Environmental Facilities, Tarrytown, NY— Environmental Services Worker
March 2003 – June 2015
• Responsible for enforcing safety measures while protecting building, grounds, and team
• Managed development, design, and execution of energy conservation projects
• Conducted repair and replacement of equipment and pumps as required
• Operated company vehicle for travel to stations within County territory
• Assisted with permitting, inspections, groundwater sampling, and soil sampling
• Developed team communications and information for safety meetings EDUCATION
Mt. Vernon High School, Mt. Vernon, NY - High School Diploma 1994
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