Armando Alcala
Victorville
Summary
Dedicated Water Distribution Worker at the City of Victorville, skilled in leak detection and emergency response. Achieved significant water loss reduction through proactive maintenance and system inspections. Committed to public health protection and regulatory compliance, fostering team collaboration and effective communication to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Distribution Worker
City Of Victorville
06.2008 - Current
- Adhered to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials or heavy objects, reducing risk of accidents in the workplace.
- Expedited urgent orders to meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality of service provided to customers.
- Participated in mandatory training programs to stay current on industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Operated valves and gates as needed for optimal flow control within the distribution network, minimizing service disruptions.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency in the water distribution network.
- Improved water distribution efficiency by conducting regular system inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Conducted thorough investigations into customer complaints regarding water quality, pressure, or availability, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Reduced water loss rates by promptly identifying and repairing leaks within the distribution system.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any disruptions or emergency situations promptly, ensuring minimal service interruptions.
- Coordinated with contractors during construction projects to minimize impact on existing water distribution services while maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Optimized water pressure levels for customer satisfaction by adjusting pump operations accordingly.
- Safeguarded public health by ensuring proper disinfection measures were consistently applied throughout the treatment process.
- Enhanced water quality through consistent monitoring, testing, and adjusting of treatment processes as needed.
- Supported infrastructure projects such as pipeline replacement or expansion by providing operational insight and assistance during planning stages.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for increased safety and consistency across the team''s work activities.
- Facilitated smooth communication between internal teams by regularly updating supervisors on system status and ongoing tasks.
- Served as an essential member of the emergency response team, assisting with containment and clean-up efforts during incidents involving water distribution systems.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives through careful management of resources like chemicals, energy, and labor hours.
- Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Interpreted data to identify trends and address problems.
- Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
Education
GED -
California Alternative Highschool
Skills
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- GIS mapping experience
- Public health protection
- Standard operating procedures
- Staff training and development
- Backflow prevention
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Confined space entry
- Pipe installation expertise
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Record keeping
- Valve operation mastery
- Emergency response readiness
- Contractor oversight
- Equipment calibration
- Project management experience
- Cross-connection control
- Water treatment
- Permit acquisition
- Infrastructure inspection
- Water conservation strategies
- Leak detection
- Chlorination processes
- Pressure management techniques
- Water meter management
- Disinfection procedures
- Sampling and monitoring
- System maintenance proficiency
- Water storage management
- Chemical-handling safety
- Water loss reduction
- Flow control expertise
- Water main repairs
- Water quality testing
- Work order processing
- Sample collecting
- Water distribution
- Water testing
- Analyzing water quality
- System monitoring
- Equipment operation
- Chemical handling
Certification
- California Water Distribution 2 certification
- California class “A” driver’s license
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Water Distribution Worker
City Of Victorville
06.2008 - Current
GED -
California Alternative Highschool
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