James Fitzgerald
VISTA
Summary
My name is James Currently 20 Year old always been fascinated by tools and mechanical skills always fell into place for me. Understanding how things work and able to repair or replace them. Mechanical incline, Welding Experience , General labor
Fast worker , ready for the next job to be completed. Just trying to find my path with a career and do what i’m good at if given a chance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Water Distribution Operator
Golden State Water
Apple Valley
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored water quality and conducted routine tests for compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of system operations and maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
- Implemented safety protocols during operation and maintenance tasks.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in water distribution practices.
- Installed new pipes and fittings to extend or repair existing mains.
- Inspected fire hydrants and performed repairs as needed.
- Provided technical assistance to co-workers during difficult tasks such as repairing broken pipes or installing new equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on pumps, valves, meters, and other equipment associated with the water system.
- Assisted in responding to emergency situations such as breaks in main lines or pump failures.
- Completed daily logs of activities related to operations of the water system.
- Monitored water pressure, flow rates, and water levels in distribution systems.
- Checked operation of chlorination equipment that ensures safe drinking water standards are met.
- Recorded readings from gauges and meters at pumping stations and wells.
- Used SCADA system to maintain appropriate levels.
- Monitored chemical feed pumps to verify proper chemical dosage in treated water.
- Inspected water quality and levels and reported findings to supervisors.
- Backwashed filters to remove dirt, grime and buildups.
- Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
- Performed housekeeping duties to keep facilities clean and neat.
- Cleaned and maintained tanks, filter beds and other work areas.
Education
Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley, CASkills
- Water quality testing
- SCADA system operation
- Pipeline installation
- Emergency response
- Power & Hand tool Knowledge
- Diagnostic $ Testing Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Team work
- communication
- Kindness
- Situational awareness
- Helpful
- Self motivated
- Cleanliness
- Equipment maintenance
- Record keeping
- Safety protocol implementation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Facility maintenance
- Staff training and development
- Confined space entry
- Work order processing
- Public health protection
- Equipment calibration
- Contractor oversight
- Leak detection
- Water storage management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Water Distribution Operator
Golden State Water
11.2024 - Current
Apple Valley High School