Roderick A. Pullins
________________________________________ 3988 Mortons Landing Terrace
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(C) 770-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a challenging position within a progressive company where I can utilize my well- developed skills as a motivated leader and dependable team player. My background spans 18 years with a comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience working in the capacities of utilities, warehousing, and commercial driving (CDL).
STRENGTHS
*Performance driven.
*Extensive experience operating heavy equipment/machinery and power and hand tools.
* Knowledgeable of DOT safety regulations and map reading procedures.
* Ability to plan, organize and coordinate priorities in an expedient manner.
* Personable and professional with a strong customer service orientation and problem solving skills.
* Accustomed to working under harsh weather conditions; easily lift and carry more than 75 pounds.
* Hardworking, energetic, and reliable; recognized for assuming additional responsibilities.
* Complete field assignments under minimal supervision.
* Take the initiative to learn new equipment, technologies and troubleshooting procedures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Brindley Pieters Assoc 10/2011 - 02/2012
Contract, Utility Meter Reader
*Operate light and heavy equipment.
*Maintain street, water, sewer, and sanitation systems as assigned.
*Read residential water meters and accurately record readings.
*Answer questions from the public concerning utilities and resolve various customer utility service problems within scope of duties and responsibilities.
* Visually inspect utility meters for damage and unauthorized tampering and notify proper divisions for corrective action.
* Schedule meter reading routes to optimize efficiency.
* Download, import and purge data from the electronic automated meter reading devices and coordinate scheduled maintenance.
*Perform other related duties as needed.
Lance, Inc. 09/2010 - 09/2011
Sales Representative
*Maintained the amount of stale product returned to the required standards, through proper ordering and product rotation.
*Maintained and up-dated Route Book.
*Performed scheduled inventories.
*Maintained truck and stockroom in a clean, organized, and safe working order at all times.
*Scheduled preventative maintenance for the route truck.
*Ensured safekeeping of all assigned territory equipment that includes but is not limited to Computer Equipment, Pricing Guns and Hand Trucks.
*Completed and mailed reports and other paperwork as required.
Jacobson Staffing Company 01/2010 - 06/2010
Warehouse worker/Equipment Operator
*Loaded, unloaded, and transported items and shipments in the warehouse to particular areas by forklift and other tools.
*Received and registered incoming shipments.
*Packaged finished products for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, and labeling).
*Operated within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
*Verified shipments with demand and buy order.
*Assisted in maintaining inventory records.
*Assembled parts with bolts, clips, screws, solder, cement, and other fasteners by hand and portable power tools.
*Responsible for quality control. No damaged product was sent out; No damaged raw material was received in.
*Cleaned and maintained warehouse storage areas.
VSI Meter Services 08/2007 - 10/2009
Water Technician
* Located valves and water meters using quarter section maps or electronic detectors.
* Installed, maintained, and repaired water mains, water service connections, fire hydrants, and valves.
* Cut, tapped, and threaded water pipes and made copper, plastic and other joint connections.
* Manually opened and closed various types of utility valves using valve operating machinery.
* Raised, lowered and relocated water mains, water meters, utility valves, and fire hydrants to allow clearance for construction and other utility improvement.
* Arranged and relocated meter boxes, and performed meter readings for residential and commercial properties.
* Performed routine maintenance and cleaning of the wastewater collection system.
* Inspected sewer lines and conducted T.V. inspections.
* Repaired and raised manholes.
* Provided prompt and courteous service to our residential and commercial accounts.
Williams Underground Utilities 06/1991 - 08/2007
Crew Foreman
*Oversaw a crew of 15+ laborers .
* Placed shoring equipment into deep trenches and cut and installed various types of utility pipe.
* Operated power driven and hydraulic machinery such as jack hammers, tampers, power auger, and other similar equipment.
* Operated mobile equipment such as dump, crew, and boom trucks, small trenching machines, small tractor-mounted dozers in support of installation and repair work.
* Moved debris and other material relating to water and gas lines.
* Performed sewer main, water and gas line repair, maintenance, and replacement.
* Identified obstructions; planned plumbing design layout, pipe fabrication and installation; and hung steel supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes.
*Measured, marked, installed and connected fixtures and appliances to exterior water and sewer lines.
*Interacted well with staff members; resolved problematic situations in a diplomatic manner
EDUCATION
Ellenwood Academy High School
Liberty Mutual Decision Driving Program
Truck Driver – Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Plastic Joining Qualification
CERTIFICATIONS
Electrofusion
Welding
Flagger