Dominic Duran
North Platte
Summary
Dedicated Utility Technician with extensive experience in utility work. Excelling in team collaboration and customer service. Proven ability to operate heavy machinery and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Highly motivated and adaptable, I effectively manage time and respond to emergencies, contributing to improved utility performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Maintenance Worker
City Of North Platte
North Platte
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of all utilities systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Installed new lines, pipes and fittings to maintain water pressure and flow rates.
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors while performing tasks.
- Performed preventative maintenance on utility systems and equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls for utilities repair services after normal working hours.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as mini excavators or backhoes, in order to excavate trenches for pipe replacement projects.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Removed debris from construction sites using backhoes and other specialized equipment.
- Followed safety regulations while operating all types of heavy machinery.
Utility Technician
Denver Water
Denver
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Worked with a team of 6 to perform maintenance and repairs on the Denver Water infrastructure, including replacing shutoff valves and fire hydrants in all weather conditions
- Worked with the lead reduction program to replace lead service lines, responsible for tapping the water main, setting/installing new meter pit, and making the connection inside the customer's house
- Responsible for maintaining and keeping the work truck clean and stocked with materials
- Worked on call for portions of the year
- Maintained positive relationships with contractors
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries related to utility service issues.
- Researched new technologies that could improve overall performance of the utilities.
- Installed new piping systems for water supply, wastewater treatment, and other utilities.
- Operated backhoe to excavate trenches, foundations, and other structures.
Freight Associate, Forklift Operator
Denver Theatrical Stage Employee Union
Denver
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
- Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels
Freight Associate, Forklift Operator
Freeman Decorator
Denver
06.2017 - 02.2021
- Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or record-keeping purposes
- Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
- Deliver or route materials to departments, using work devices, such as hand-truck, conveyor, or sorting bins
- Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
- Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or non-conformance to specifications
- Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials
- Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list
- Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact
Education
CDL Class B -
05.2022
Business Administration - Accounting and Information Systems
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2017
Skills
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Fast learner
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Effective time management
- Adaptability
- Strong communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Willing to work all overtime
- Heavy machinery operation
- Safety regulations compliance
- Excavator attachment usage\
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Utility Maintenance Worker
City Of North Platte
05.2024 - Current
Utility Technician
Denver Water
02.2021 - 05.2024
Freight Associate, Forklift Operator
Denver Theatrical Stage Employee Union
07.2017 - 02.2021
Freight Associate, Forklift Operator
Freeman Decorator
06.2017 - 02.2021
CDL Class B -
Business Administration - Accounting and Information Systems
South Mountain Community College
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