Curtis Bateson
Mililani, HI **789
EMPLOYMENT
Veteran’s Range Solutions – Fredericksberg, VA
Heavy Equipment Operator, February 2020 – Present
Operate Backhoe, Rock Crusher, Skid Steer, Bulldozer, Excavator, Front End Loader and Trenching Machine
Excavate rock from the quarry, build berms, build and maintain roads.
Submit reports and assign jobs to my crew provided by the construction manager.
MP Nexlevel – Maple Lake, MN
Heavy Equipment Operator, April 2019 – February 2020
Operate Backhoe, Skid Steer, Bulldozer, Excavator, Front End Loader and Trenching Machine
Dig ground points, splice pits, tails into towers and dig and set junction boxes
Grease, oil and do daily maintenance of equipment and small repairs as necessary
Hand dig around existing utilities when necessary
Operate tampers, jackhammers, drills and saws
Carry and load materials to be used on the job
Follow all company safety policies and practices
Clean up and restore area
Fiber Network Solutions – Tyler, TX
Heavy Equipment Operator, September 2018 – April 2019
Operate Backhoe, Skid Steer, Bulldozer, Excavator, Front End Loader and Trenching Machine
Dig ground points, splice pits, tails into towers and dig and set junction boxes
Grease, oil and do daily maintenance of equipment and small repairs as necessary
Hand dig around existing utilities when necessary
Operate tampers, jackhammers, drills and saws
Carry and load materials to be used on the job
Follow all company safety policies and practices
Clean up and restore area
Oklahoma State University – Lake Carl Blackwell, Stillwater OK
Heavy Equipment Operator, November 2017 – September 2018
Operate a wide variety of heavy-duty equipment to remove cedar trees and maintain grounds
Perform minor maintenance on equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation_
Hauling and operating truck trailers to move equipment to and from job sites
Oklahoma State University – Zone 1, Stillwater OK
Plumber 2, August 2016 – November 2017
Repair water leaks, clean sewer lines, repair toilets, faucets and drain lines.
Use a cable machine, a borsbo tool and a pro press to make the repairs.
Check on crews and the quality of work being performed by Zone 1 employees.
City of Stillwater - Water Utilities, Stillwater, OK
Deputy Team Leader, 2015-2016
Prioritized and assigned work to multiple crews.
Reviewed work orders and schedule daily assignments and projects.
Demonstrated proper safety and work procedures to staff.
Monitored and inspected work of crews.
Attended to citizen’s complaints and concerns by correcting problems or investigating the nature of complaints and responding with solutions.
Assisted in budget preparation and capital improvement plans.
Crew Chief, 2011-2015
Supervised and participated in the location, maintenance, and repair of service lines, water mains, valves and pumps, sewer lines, water tower, lift station and other water and sewer facilities.
Oversaw and participated in the laying of water and sewer lines, ordered materials, scheduled personnel and equipment in advance of work to be performed.
Located and maintained records on water lines, sewer lines and valves.
Developed alternative solutions to special problems and consulted with other departments as needed.
Supervised and assisted with the tapping of water mains and sewer main connections.
Performed minor plumbing repair.
Supervised a crew of six equipment operators, semi-skilled, and general laborers depending on the job requirements. Assigned and inspected their work.
Coordinated activities with other Water Utility personnel, contractors, and other City departments and communicated daily activities with the Water Department Director.
Reviewed plans/specifications with the City Engineer and City contractors.
Ensured the necessary materials and equipment were requisitioned and maintained.
Prepared reports, correspondence, schedules and work records on a weekly basis.
Regularly used equipment, such as a backhoe, trencher, rodding machine, compressor, tapping machine, hydraulic pipe cutter, welder, sump pumps, trucks and other related equipment.
Worked closely with the Water/Wastewater Treatment personnel.
Performed duties within work rules and safety policies of the City.
Senior Utility Maintenance Worker, 2010-2011
Constructed or maintained water distribution and wastewater collection systems including the installation of mains, pipe lines, meters, hydrants, valves, water meters and related system components.
Performed maintenance of sewage lift stations.
Opened and closed valves
Restored work area to original condition when construction was complete.
Located and marked water and sewer lines.
Responded to public inquires, complaints and service requests in a courteous manner and provided information within scope of knowledge, or referred to employee of higher classification.
Water Utility Maintenance Worker, 2001-2010
Maintained and repaired water and sewer main lines and lift stations.
Read and interpreted as-built, diagrams, sketches, construction plans, and key maps of underground utilities systems.
Installed water and sewer main lines and water meters.
Performed water quality sampling, including bacteriological sampling.
Operated crew trucks and dump trucks.
Operated various equipment with a high degree of efficiency such as a backhoe, trencher, skid steer loader, high pressure jet truck, combination jet and vacuum truck, TV inspection equipment, rodding machine, compressor, tapping machine, hydraulic pipe cutter, welder, sump pumps, trucks and other related equipment.
Changed out water meters.
Maintained accurate records of all sampling, maintenance and repairs performed while on duty.
Set up warning signs and barricades as instructed.
Entered computer data to open and close work orders.
Worked on an “on-call” basis.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Mobile Home Delivery- transported mobile homes and set them up at the delivery site.
Dependable Transport, Stillwater, OK, 2001
Solitaire, Stillwater, OK, 2000-2001
Mill Operator- Drill, grind, and finish speaker amp chassis screw holes with mill, sand and scotch bright chassis
Kicker, Stillwater, OK, 1997-2000
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Embers