Joseph Kessler
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Professional Summary
Experienced supervisor, crew lead and equipment operator with over 23 years of experience in water distribution and repair for West Virginia American Water Co. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.
Skills
Team leadership
Operations planning
Construction labor
Strong verbal communication
Self-motivated
Safety training
Work History
Foreman/Operator- June, 2021 to August, 2021
Mountain Haus Properties- Charleston, WV
oCoordinating task and overseeing crew on task for day, insuring safety is in place. Monitoring and operating site equipment.
Field Operations Supervisor - November, 2018 to November 2020
West Virginia American Water Co – Charleston, WV
oTrained newly hired employees on construction equipment, all water distribution and water line locates.
oAssisted in all areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
oOver seen daily task of distribution water system of evening shift crews.
oHandled PSC complaints.
oCo-chair of the safety console.
oAddressed employee and production issues head-on to determine and implement optimal resolutions.
Equipment Operator – March, 2011 to November, 2018
West Virginia American Water Co – Huntington, WV
oOperated vehicles and equipment to and from work sites and while keeping a clean driving record.
oDrove and manipulated the bucket of a backhoe to dig and move dirt, sand, or gravel to fix and improve water distribution in the area.
oRan a case CX80C excavator.
Crew Lead – April, 1997 to March, 2011
West Virginia American Water Co – Huntington, WV
oAssessed and responsively adjusted to dynamic field conditions to provide personnel with clear and strategic leadership.
oMitigated onsite issues by patiently listening to employee complaints and finding effective methods for resolution.
oRepaired and install water lines to improve the quality of water flow in the Huntington district.
Certifications
Class A CDL
WV D1 Water operator
CPR
First Aid