DESMOND BURGESS
Mount Vernon, NY 914-***-****/ ***************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Newburgh Water Department 6/2022- Present
Mechanic
● Installs and repairs water mains
● Check valves and water service lines
● Performs ground excavation work; mix, rake, spread asphalt and patch/repair excavations
● Flushes fire hydrants and dead-end water lines to remove sediment
● Utilizes hand and power tools applicable to the work, including jackhammer, pipe locator, welding and cutting equipment
● Maintains accurate records and logs of work performed
● Performs all work in accordance with established safety policies and procedures, including OSHA regulations
Smart Grid Solutions, Mount Vernon, NY 9/2017-04/2022 Meter Installer/Technician
● Recorded maintenance information such as test results, material usage, and repairs made.
● Disassembled and repaired mechanical control devices/valves, which included regulators, thermostats and hydrants using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
● Lubricated wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
● Calibrated instruments such as meters, gauges, and regulators for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
● Installed, inspected and tested electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracy using hand tools and testing equipment.
● Maintained cleanliness of company vehicles as well as safely operating vehicles to and from customer locations.
Mariani Restoration Roofing Co. Inc, Hartsdale, NY 6/2017 to 8/2017 Roofer/Helper (Temporary)
● Scraped, removed and cleared hazardous materials /debris from roof gutters, and adjacent structures, setting up barricades and warning lines.
● Safely transported, loaded and unloaded roofing materials at job sites.
● Inspected roofs for damages and performed necessary repairs using hand tools such as hammers, drills, electric staple guns, etc.
● Safely setting up ladders, scaffolding, and hoisting equipment as required.
● Covered roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. Sprayed roofs, sidings and walls with material to bind, seal, and protect roofs.
● Ensured all materials and tools were available in order to complete all tasks/projects correctly and efficiently.
● Updated Supervisor daily on project progress and reported any issues. Crown Sign Systems - Yonkers, NY 01/2017 to 6/2017 Assembly Worker
• Studied assembly instructions, gathered parts and assembled products.
• Operated machinery used in cutting, grinding and shaving materials.
• Made deliveries throughout the Tristate area using company vehicles. KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
● Knowledge of general construction, Operation of mechanical equipment and tools, Safe driving principles and practices
● Ability to learn and perform various construction, maintenance and repair work, perform manual labor in all climate conditions
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon, NY High School Diploma Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health