Karem Prather
McDonough
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at DeKalb County Government, excelling in project coordination and personnel allocation. Proven track record in water infrastructure management and problem resolution, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery. Skilled in equipment maintenance and fostering strong customer relationships, driving successful outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Crew Supervisor
Dekalb County Government Watershed Management
Decatur
10.2020 - Current
- Acts as a liaison for the management team; trains new staff members.
- Allocates personnel to each service request.
- Serves as a coordinator in the absence of the Crew Supervisor, involving water and sewer projects.
- Monitors and inspects the work status of projects in progress, as well as completed work.
- Identifies and obtains needed equipment, materials, and supplies for each project.
- Consult with internal and external customers to recognize and resolve problems.
- Coordinates the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Crew Worker
DeKalb County Government Watershed Management
Decatur
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Manage and perform work functions associated with aging public water infrastructure.
- Cut and repair sewer taps and valve boxes
- Restore and repair water main breaks and meter leaks
- Install water meters
- Operate Valve Trucks
- Assist equipment operator with site preparation and operation with related labor
- Assist fire department with monitoring and maintaining and County's fire hydrants
- Handle products and equipment associated with chemicals and hazardous materials
- Assist with securing safe traffic conditions during operations
Lead Technician
ALM Car Dealership
Union City
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Led team in diagnosing vehicle issues and implementing repair solutions.
- Managed inventory of tools and parts, ensuring availability for service needs.
- Assisted in customer consultations, explaining repair needs and options clearly.
Education
Class B CDL License -
Dekalb County GA Government
Decatur, GA12.2023
H.S. Diploma -
Riverdale High School
Riverdale, GaSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Project coordination
- Water infrastructure management
- Personnel allocation
- Problem resolution
- Customer relationship management
Skills
Serve as a conductor in the absence of Crew Supervisor involving water and sewer projects., Monitor and inspect work status of projects in progress as well as completed work., Identify and obtain needed equipment, materials and supplies for each project., Consult with internal and external customers to recognize and resolve problems., Manage and perform work functions associated with aging public water infrastructure., Cut and repair sewer taps and valve boxes, Restore and repair water main breaks and meter leaks, Install water meters, Operate Valve Trucks, Assist equipment operator with site preparation and operation with related labor, Assist fire department with monitoring and maintaining and County's fire hydrants, Handle products and equipment associated with chemicals and hazardous materials, Assist with securing safe traffic conditions during operations, Operate pneumatic tools and air compressors, Order accurate amounts of parts and supplied to maintain necessary inventory, Examine vehicles to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions, Perform basic maintenance on vehicles, Complete paperwork on a computerized system regarding call logs, work orders, cash receipts, etc., Towed vehicles to workshops and dumps or as instructed, Repair and took pressure test on hydrants, Operated commercial vehicles to transport warehouse products, Pulled and delivered various material to companies and contractors
Certification
Water Distribution Certification, 12/25/24
Timeline
Crew Supervisor
Dekalb County Government Watershed Management
10.2020 - Current
Crew Worker
DeKalb County Government Watershed Management
10.2017 - 10.2020
Lead Technician
ALM Car Dealership
06.2016 - 10.2017
Class B CDL License -
Dekalb County GA Government
H.S. Diploma -
Riverdale High School