Joshua Dekock
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Gas Pipefitter Apprentice of 4 years looking to expand his knowledge and career by joining a Corrosion Team. I am a very hands-on person who loves working with his hands and tinkering with stuff. I have over 8 months spent cross training with the Keyhole/Corrosion Department.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Gas Pipefitter
Colorado Springs Utilities
Colorado Springs, USA
05.2020 - Current
- 4-year Gas Pipefitter Apprenticeship completed 2024
- Cross trained in Keyhole, Gas Distribution Operations and Corrosion
- Training in Butt Fusion, Electro Fusion, repairing damaged gas mains and service lines, maintaining system regulators and valves
- Assisting Construction Maintenance Area during routine maintenance and emergencies
- Volunteer any spare hours I can to Gas Distribution Operations Team and Keyhole Corrosion Team
- Man on call truck for Emergency first response and repair to damaged gas main and service lines
- Assisted GDO with odorant fill, reg maintenance, Locating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing system emergency valves
- Assisted Keyhole to operate and maintain vac truck, core truck during day-to-day operations
- Operated various type of construction equipment from skid steers, backhoes, front end loaders, and vac trucks
Equipment Operator 1
City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, USA
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Drove and operated pothole truck and Snow Removal
- Operated various equipment such as back hoes, snowplows, pothole truck, front loaders, dump trucks, semi with trailer (End Dump), skid steer, and mini excavator
- Drove pothole truck for day-to-day pothole and asphalt repairs threw out Colorado Springs
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Fleet Mechanic
Serco
Colorado Springs
09.2012 - 11.2017
- Responsible for repairing and maintaining vehicle parts to ensure smooth and safety operations of vehicle
- Handle tasks of operation and testing vehicle parts by following technical manuals and instructions
- Preform responsibilities of preforming safety inspections of vehicle components and tools
- Assigned tasks of inspecting vehicle parts and testing vehicle functions
- Handle Responsibilities of overseeing repairs and maintenance procedure of fleet vehicles
- Preform tasks of providing instructions to less skilled fleet mechanics in handling minor repairing tasks
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance services for over 2500 pieces of equipment and fleet vehicles.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
Fleet Parts Professional
City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, USA
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Performed Duties like checking in and putting away freight
- Order parts thru numerous vendors
- Pick up parts for work to be done that night
- Help customers and mechanics find troubled parts
- Managed incoming shipments meticulously, verifying contents against purchase orders before updating inventory records accordingly.
- Ensured safety standards were upheld within the workplace, maintaining clean and organized spaces free from potential hazards.
- Stocked and managed stock of parts.
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
Colorado Springs01.2006
Skills
- Colorado Class A Driver’s License
- SCBA
- Fire Extinguisher
- Gas Pipefitter Certificate
- CPR/ First Aid Certified
- Flaggers Certification
- Tankers
Activities
I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids during my off time. During my off time I spend time working on and fixing multiple types of vehicles. My hobbies are my 1980 C-10, mechanics, Remote Control Cars, and my kids.
Timeline
Gas Pipefitter
Colorado Springs Utilities
05.2020 - Current
Equipment Operator 1
City of Colorado Springs
01.2018 - 05.2020
Fleet Mechanic
Serco
09.2012 - 11.2017
Fleet Parts Professional
City of Colorado Springs
09.2010 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
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