Erik Kelly
Matteson
Summary
To secure a position that allows me to excel and expand the level of the customer service and locating skills I have attained.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locator
HBK Engineering
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
- Provided training to new employees on proper techniques for utility locating practices.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing assignments under various weather conditions and terrain challenges.
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
Location Technician
USIC
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Located multiple utilities (gas, fibers, power)
- Analyzed technical documentation to support troubleshooting efforts.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Survey Tech
Ledcor
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted in training new Survey Technicians, increasing overall team competency levels and performance.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams for seamless project execution.
- Developed comprehensive field notes, providing valuable context for future reference and decision-making purposes.
- Supported survey project managers with accurate data analysis and insightful recommendations for improvement.
- Draw in Usable Easement Line to flag aerial & underground.
- Completes fields forms, vehicle inspections forms
Locate Technician
USIC
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Locates underground utilities including water and sewer lines and electric distribution lines; marks lines with paint or other markings
- Locates manhole covers and utilities, sometimes removing trees or debris to achieve a clear location; uses GPS technology to beam locations to satellite; downloads locations to GIS system and proofreads resulting maps; conducts field verifications to assure correct data collection
- Updates and maintains town utility maps and data base; identifies location of water valves, hydrants, manholes, storm drains, and other infrastructure appurtenances; checks location against current maps and identifies necessary corrections; may operate CAD and GIS system or other computer data base systems to produce updated maps
- Provides assistance to the public and/or department or town staff regarding departmental policies, procedures, and activities
- Operates metro-tech, pipe horn, computer data entry, GPS system, etc
- Conducts backflow testing of backflow systems and repair backflow equipment
- May serve as lead worker in locating underground utilities or in identifying GPS positions for valves, lines, hydrants, man holes, etc
- Walks streambeds to look for signs of illicit discharge and reports to supervisor
- May assist with computer modeling of utility systems for capacity
Porter
Cadillac & Arnie Bauer
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Greeted customers with a personable attitude, as well as assisted sales representatives
- Prepared new and used vehicles for customer delivery
- Assisted Technicians with vehicle maintenance services
- Maintained vehicles' cleanliness per dealership display standards
- Replenished all vehicle fluids and carried out other minor vehicle assistances
- Operated motor vehicles to and from service lane
Sales Associate
Guess Inc
02.2010 - 08.2012
- Communicated current product features and benefits to patrons
- Provided administrative assistance to the customer service department
- Engaged customers to provide the product desired while maintaining quality service
- Assembled displays, and organized sales merchandise
- Managed shelf stocking and pricing activities
- Inspected merchandise for quality and quantity
- Process transactions in a time efficient manner
- Maintained cleanliness of the store, as well as the stock/inventory department
Sales Representative
Sports Authority
04.2008 - 02.2010
- Assisted customers with product selection and queries
- Operated P.O.S as and when necessary
- Handled inventory and stock room
- Quoted prices and discounts, as well as credit terms, warranties, and delivery details
- Provided advice to customers on utilization and care of merchandise
- Assisted management with daily sales goals, and branding objectives
Utility Clerk
Ultra Foods
05.2005 - 04.2008
- Greeted and assisted customers with merchandise
- Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of manual labor tasks
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitization of the store
- Assured adherence to utility safety standards, applicable laws and regulations
- Assisted with inventory and stock duties
Education
High School Diploma -
Rich South High School
Richton Park, IL05.2004
Skills
- print reading
- Damage prevention
- Construction site experience
- Utility marking
- Public safety awareness
- Manhole safety
- Traffic control
- Underground utility locating
Timeline
Utility Locator
HBK Engineering
09.2023 - 01.2025
Location Technician
USIC
09.2019 - 07.2023
Survey Tech
Ledcor
09.2018 - 05.2019
Locate Technician
USIC
08.2014 - 08.2018
Porter
Cadillac & Arnie Bauer
08.2012 - 08.2013
Sales Associate
Guess Inc
02.2010 - 08.2012
Sales Representative
Sports Authority
04.2008 - 02.2010
Utility Clerk
Ultra Foods
05.2005 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Rich South High School
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