Journeyman Utility Operator - Water & Wastewater Expert

RUSTIN G. WEBB

**** ** ******* ?Rd. Poulsbo, WA *8370 • 480-***-****

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Journeyman Utility Operator that has worked in the Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater Collections and Wastewater Treatment in all capacities over the last 10 years. Proficient construction tradesman who has been in the trades since graduating high school. Completed two enlistments with the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged after over 9 years of service. I am self motivated, hard working, and a great team player. My skills are a great addition to any employer. I am looking to finish my career with a good organization in the Kitsap area, where I can be close to my family and live in an area that I love.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

●Obtained Grade III Certifications in Water Distribution Management and Wastewater Collections Management.

●Have Water Treatment Operator Grade certification in Washington State and completed my Wastewater Treatment OIT and have applied to upgrade to my Grade 1.

●Have been given many responsibilities among my workgroup to include forman and team lead positions.

●Safety representative at multiple organizations and many safety training certifications.

●Honorable Discharge after serving as a Sergeant in the US Army.

●Served with the 101st Airborne in Operation Iraqi Freedom

●Instructed students in physical training for Air Assault School.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Washington Water Service Company

July 2023 - Present

●Construction Foreman

●Coordinated with my direct supervisor to oversee projects and maintained work schedule for all construction needs company wide

●In charge of procuring inventory for all construction projects.

●Supervised Construction Operators and Workers

●Maintained heavy equipment, Vac Truck, Backhoes, Dump trucks, sweepers.

City of Bainbridge Island Municipal Utilities

September 2022 - July 2023

●Tech III overseeing water treatment, water distribution, wastewater and storm collections.

●Assist at Wastewater Treatment plant with regulatory testing and daily operations.

●Safety representative and training lead for Operations and Maintenance in Public Works.

Olympic Water and Sewer Port Ludlow, WA

January 2022 - September 2022

●Operated wastewater treatment plant and water treatment facilities including all regulatory testing

●Maintained collection systems

●Maintained Ift stations

●Repaired and maintained booster pumps and PRVs

●Oversaw Safety training and practices for the work group.

Port of Seattle StormWater Utility Department

August 2021 - January 2022

●Worked in the storm water department overseeing repairs and maintenance on all port owned storm systems.

City of Tempe Water Utilities 2015-2021

Utilities Service Tech II+

●Obtained Certifications and Skill Blocks in Heavy Equipment Operation, Sewer Cleaning Truck Operation, and Customer Service

●Obtained ADEQ Water Distribution Management Grade 3 Certification

●Obtained ADEQ Wastewater Collection Management Grade 3 Certification

●Interim construction supervisor for construction for water distribution for most of 2021

●Have supervised crews in a temporary capacity and have been assigned Supervisor Standby positions as well as First Responder Standby roles.

●Hold a Class A CDL with tank endorsement.

AZ Compass Prep High School Aug. 2014– Nov. 2015

Career Technical Instructor for Introduction to Business and Business Communication

●Taught High School Curriculum to Students grades 9th-12th

●Coached JV Flag Football Team

●Lead students through courses for credit recovery to be able to obtain their High School Diplomas

Builders Quorum Dec. 2008 – Aug. 2014

Member Manager - Mesa, Arizona

●Developed Limited Liability Company, and contracted residential and light commercial projects, to include remodeling, carpentry, roofing, masonry and tile work. Earned a strong reputation for optimal work quality and customer service. Negotiated contracts, and license agreements.

●Managed Limited Liability Company, and all phases of purchase, remodel, and sale of investment property.

Chimera Alliance LLC Oct. 2010 – Aug. 2021

Member Manager – Mesa, Arizona

●Directly responsible as project manager for operation of the company, at the office, and on site, on investment property.

●Focused growth on the turnaround time of property, from purchase to resale, and stayed 25% under budget.

East Valley Disaster Services May 2006 – April 2008

Emergency Services Project Supervisor

●Managed all phases of water remediation, mold remediation, and asbestos abatement. Managed Residential remodel and rehab projects.

●Maintained a seven figure budget, and consistently exceeded margin goals and client expectations.

Targus Construction Oct. 2003 – May 2006 Supervisor/Estimator

●Supervised the day to day operation of the business, and construction site operation.

●Maintained Quality Control and coordinated with all subcontractors.

●Responsible for all financial matters, to include payroll, and material cost control.

PREVIOUS MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

U.S. Army 1994 – 2003

A “Forward Observer'' serving in Korea, Operation Desert Thunder, and A Combat Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Graduated Basic Infantryman's Course, Graduated Advanced Individual Training 13F (Distinguished Honor Graduate), Completed Primary Leadership Development Course (Commandant's List), and received the Air Assault Badge from Sabalauski Air Assault school (Commandant's List). Left the Military as a Sergeant after eight years of service which included instructor duty, service in the 101st Airborne Division, and working with general staff.

●Trained and supervised junior enlisted personnel.

●Developed and mentored junior enlisted personnel on upward mobility, in their own career path.

●Provided experience and counsel to senior enlisted and officers.

●Supported Combat Operations by providing indirect fire support to accomplish mission goals of the infantry command in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

●Served as a Liaison on a Joint Task Force.

EDUCATION

Obtained College Credits From

●Central Texas College – 6 Credits

●University of Maryland – 6 Credits

●Chandler Gilbert Community College – 12 credits

●Rio Salado Community College – 12 credits

LICENSE/Certifications

Water Distribution Manager Grade 3

Water Treatment Manager Grade 1

Wastewater Treatment Grade 1 OIT

Class A CDL with Tank endorsement

Level 1 Backhoe Loader Certificate from Caterpillar

Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician Licenced through IMSA

CPR and AED certified

Competent Person certified

OSHA 30 certified

Construction License – B01 General Residential and Light Commercial Construction – ROC#251606

(Currently Inactive)

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