Brandon Vargo
Sellersville
Summary
Accomplished Pipe Layer with extensive experience at T.S. Hess & Sons, skilled in pipe installation and effective communication. Proven ability to lead projects, ensuring safety and adherence to procedures while achieving timely results. Expertise in leak detection and heavy equipment operation, fostering positive working relationships on-site.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Layer
T.S. Hess & Sons
09.2022 - Current
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
- Installed new hydrants, valves and lines to meet fire department needs and protect residents.
- Checked slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Covered completed pipes with earth or materials and prepared sites for grading.
- Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
- Located existing pipes needing repair or replacement using magnetic or radio indicators.
- Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for operators.
- Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
- Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
Pipe Layer
Semmel Excavating
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Reviewed schematics and measured pipes to make accurate cuts.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
- Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Used hand signals to direct equipment operators and alert to hazards.
- Installed new hydrants, valves and lines to meet fire department needs and protect residents.
- Checked slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Covered completed pipes with earth or materials and prepared sites for grading.
- Graded or leveled trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools.
- Located existing pipes needing repair or replacement using magnetic or radio indicators.
- Followed plans to locate existing utilities prior to digging and flagged locations for operators.
- Used equipment such as rollers, dump trucks and front-end loaders to move important supplies.
- Read and understood drawings, written instructions and blueprints to plan work and layout pipe.
Asphalt Laborer
CVA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Transported, organized and fetched materials throughout each shift.
- Directed traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
- Operated paving machines to achieve specified thickness and grade of asphalt.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks in preparation for paving and tamping.
- Used pavers, rollers and tamping machines to lay asphalt on roads, bridges and parking lots.
- Utilized various hand tools and power tools to complete paving and tamping operations.
- Controlled speed of paving machines to establish accuracy and practice safety measures.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quakertown High School
Quakertown, PASkills
- Pipe installation
- Snow plowing and removal
- Procedure and policy adherence
- Valve installation
- Crew assistance
- Effective communication
- Heavy equipment operation
- Company policy support
- Equipment and tools
- Safety procedures
- Water and sewer piping
- Pipe cutting
- Leak detection
- Traffic control
- Positive working relationships
- Pressure testing
- Heavy lifting
- Storm drain piping
- Pipe joining
- Erosion control
Certification
- OSHA30
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
Timeline
Pipe Layer
T.S. Hess & Sons
09.2022 - Current
Pipe Layer
Semmel Excavating
01.2020 - 09.2022
Asphalt Laborer
CVA
01.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Quakertown High School