VINCENT NELLIS
Thornton
Summary
Adaptable professional with 25+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of equipment control, inventory control, and route management. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Assistant Operator role at your company. Experienced with utility system maintenance and repair. Utilizes expertise in troubleshooting to ensure system reliability and safety. Knowledge of industry regulations and best practices, combined with collaborative approach to teamwork and problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Specialist 2
City Of Thornton
Thornton, CO
04.2023 - Current
- Responded to calls during utility emergencies to protect integrity of machinery and conserve resources.
- Increased workplace safety with thorough adherence to regulatory compliance measures and guidelines.
- Played an active role in emergency response efforts related to utility incidents, minimizing potential damage and restoring normal operations swiftly.
- Reduced equipment downtime, performing preventive maintenance on various utility systems.
- Extensive training and experience in backhoe digging on jobsites where emergency work is necessary
- Advanced expertise in loader operation
- Installed water main lines from 6" all the way up to 12" and even added service taps to residential and commercial service lines
- boring and excavating are huge parts of getting a leak repair finished in safely and efficient
- inlet setter repairs installed in residential and commercial meter pits
- I obtained my Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certificate
- Familiar with all clamps and saddles that are necessary to complete a water main repair
- expert in handling all power tools and hand tools that it requires for any water repair
- Extensive training and expertise in the vactor combo truck i can operate both the vac and the lines maintenance machine
- Kept work area clean, neat, and well-stocked to maximize productivity.
- Responded to emergency calls for utility repairs and troubleshooting.
- Verified that all safety procedures were followed while working on utility systems.
- Performed regular monitoring of utility systems to confirm proper functioning.
- Trained other personnel in proper maintenance and repair of utility systems.
- Performed routine, preventative maintenance of utility systems on water lines, valves and meters.
- Checked for leaks or damage to identify and report potential issues affecting service quality or billing accuracy.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Repaired non-functioning meters and tested to verify operational status.
- Class A CDL
- perform snowplowing duties during the winter months
- 10+ years of CDL driving experience
Senior Utility Worker
City and County of Denver
Denver, CO
07.2016 - 04.2023
- Laboring for any of my Equipment Operator Specialist putting out cones and safely setting up the work area.
- Giving all the necessary tools and nozzles to my EOS to perform his job efficiently.
- Filling the truck up with water when the jet uses all the water in the sewer lines.
- Hooking up extra tubes to my vacuum truck for my EOS to efficiently suck out all the debris.
- Shoveling, Sweeping, Painting, Popping Manhole lids
Equipment Operator Specialist II
City and County of Denver
Denver, CO
07.2016 - 04.2023
- Class B CDL driver taking out my Vectors Jet truck to clean sanitary lines or taking out my vacuum truck to clean out storm drains and catch basins. I use multiple nozzles that are connected to my jet hose that is then shot down a sanitary line using very high pressure gallons of water, spraying any debris that may be stuck inside the sanitary lines.
- CCTV- closed circuit televising the sanitary lines is also something that I have experience in. Properly and safely examining the sewers pipes and lines
- Rodder-
- Flusher-
- Snowplowing-
- Irrigation-
Warehouse Manager
Emser Tile and Stone
Denver, CO
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Shipping - Receiving
- Stockroom- Inventory, Warehouse, Storage Yard
- Tile- Cement, Flooring, Grouting
- Will Call- Pre Pulls
Order Selector
Sysco Food Services of Denver
Denver, CO
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Load Pallets with Food
- Drive triple pallet jacks
- Stock and store food
- Lifting bags between 60-100lbs
- Shrink wrap and storing food
Warehouse Worker
Texas Pipe and Supply Co
Denver, CO
07.2011 - 09.2013
- Truck Loader and Unloader
- Forklift Operator- standing or sitting
- Pipe Cutter-
- Shipping and Receiving-
- Packing-
- Stocking-
- Assembly-
- Acetylene Tank-
- Plasma Cutter
Warehouse Driver
Beck Sales Inc
Denver, CO
09.2006 - 07.2011
- Light Truck Driver
- Pick up and deliveries
- Forklift Operator
- Assembly
- Power Tools
- Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel
- Warehouse Stock
- Warehouse inventory
Loader/Sorter
United Parcel Services
Denver, CO
01.2003 - 09.2006
- Conveyor Operator and Tender
- Shipping Receiving
- Loader and Unloader
- Machine Feeder
Education
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy
Denver, CO05.2004
Skills
- Forklift Operator
- Power Tools
- Water distribution
- GIS applications
- Utility mapping
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Product assembly
- Vehicle maintenance
- Mechanical maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
While here at the City of Thornton I was able to obtain my Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certificate through an extensive testing process that allowed me to show my knowledge
Certification
- CDL Class B
- DOT Medical Examiners Certificate
Timeline
Utility Specialist 2
City Of Thornton
04.2023 - Current
Senior Utility Worker
City and County of Denver
07.2016 - 04.2023
Equipment Operator Specialist II
City and County of Denver
07.2016 - 04.2023
Warehouse Manager
Emser Tile and Stone
09.2014 - 07.2016
Order Selector
Sysco Food Services of Denver
09.2013 - 09.2014
Warehouse Worker
Texas Pipe and Supply Co
07.2011 - 09.2013
Warehouse Driver
Beck Sales Inc
09.2006 - 07.2011
Loader/Sorter
United Parcel Services
01.2003 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy
Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator
I enjoy spending time with my family because I am a family oriented man and that's where all of my free time goes. I'm either coaching my son in sports or we're hiking the mountains as a family enjoying the beautiful outdoors