Christopher Pitucha

Delivered professional, courteous service while building positive working relationships with coworkers, contractors, and the public.

• Supported departmental goals by maintaining compliance with City policies, procedures, safety standards, and operational objectives.
• Performed inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on wastewater collection system infrastructure and equipment.
• Inspected and maintained force mains, gravity sewers, manholes, air relief valves, and related collection system assets to ensure reliable wastewater conveyance.
• Operated a variety of heavy equipment and specialized vehicles, including jet trucks, crane trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, dump trucks, load-all telehandlers, and floater trucks.
• Performed sewer cleaning, hydro-jetting, CCTV pipeline inspections, and emergency repairs to maintain system integrity and prevent sanitary sewer overflows.
• Assisted in training and mentoring new employees and Wastewater Operator I staff on safe work practices, equipment operation, and collection system maintenance.
• Performed facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.
• Maintained a strong safety record by following OSHA regulations, confined space entry procedures, traffic control requirements, and department safety policies.
• Accurately documented inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment usage to support regulatory compliance and asset management.

• Performed inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on wastewater collection system infrastructure and equipment.
• Inspected and maintained force mains, gravity sewers, manholes, air relief valves, and related collection system assets to ensure reliable wastewater conveyance.
• Operated a variety of heavy equipment and specialized vehicles, including jet trucks, crane trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts, dump trucks, load-all telehandlers, and floater trucks.
• Performed sewer cleaning, hydro-jetting, CCTV pipeline inspections, and emergency repairs to maintain system integrity and prevent sanitary sewer overflows.
• Assisted in training and mentoring new employees and Wastewater Operator I staff on safe work practices, equipment operation, and collection system maintenance.
• Performed facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance to support safe and efficient operations.
• Maintained a strong safety record by following OSHA regulations, confined space entry procedures, traffic control requirements, and department safety policies.
• Accurately documented inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment usage to support regulatory compliance and asset management

• Installed, repaired, and maintained underground utility infrastructure, including water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems.
• Performed excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfilling, and site restoration while following safety regulations and project specifications.
• Installed and repaired water mains, sewer mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, manholes, and related utility structures.
• Operated heavy equipment and utility vehicles, including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, and trench compactors.
• Read and interpreted construction plans, utility maps, and grade stakes to ensure accurate installation and alignment of utilities.
• Performed preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to utility systems to minimize service interruptions.
• Identified underground utilities and followed safe excavation practices to prevent utility conflicts and damage.
• Installed shoring, trench boxes, and erosion control measures to maintain safe work environments.
• Conducted routine inspections of completed work to verify compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinated with supervisors, contractors, and utility crews to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
• Performed concrete, asphalt, and landscape restoration following utility installations and repairs.
• Maintained tools, equipment, and vehicles to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Followed OSHA regulations, confined space entry procedures, traffic control requirements, and other workplace safety standards.
• Responded to emergency utility calls, including water main breaks, sewer backups, and storm damage, to restore service quickly and safely.

• Installed, repaired, and maintained water distribution systems, including water mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, and water meters.
• Assisted with emergency water main repairs and service restorations to minimize customer outages.
• Performed excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfilling, and site restoration in accordance with safety regulations and project specifications.
• Operated heavy equipment and utility vehicles, including backhoes, excavators, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, and trench compactors.
• Installed, repaired, and exercised gate valves and fire hydrants to ensure system reliability and emergency readiness.
• Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on water distribution infrastructure.
• Assisted with water main flushing, pressure testing, chlorination, disinfection, and water sampling following repairs and new installations.
• Read utility maps, blueprints, and locate markings to safely identify underground utilities before excavation.
• Restored asphalt, concrete, landscaping, and other surfaces following utility work.
• Maintained accurate records of maintenance, repairs, inspections, and equipment usage.
• Worked collaboratively with crew members, contractors, and the public to complete projects safely and efficiently.
• Followed OSHA standards, trench safety requirements, traffic control procedures, and confined space entry protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
• Participated in an on-call rotation to respond to emergency water distribution issues outside normal business hours.