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MichaelKing
Summary

Safety-minded Lineman with more than 14 years of operating power equipment such as hydraulic aerial lifts and compressors. Focused employee promoting a background in performing aerial and underground line construction. Ready for a new position where attention to detail and exceptional communication can be utilized.

Dependable individual with excellent skills in connecting wires and transformers as required. Partially bilingual Lineman always willing to assist in emergency and outage situations and considered highly energetic and hardworking.

Dependable individual boasting a background working with electrical systems and following all instructions from the supervisor. A lineman capable of lifting heavy items, working indoors and outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions and assisting crews.

Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills.

Focused lineman proudly offering a strong work ethic and adaptable employee willing to follow instructions to ensure safety and committed to maintaining equipment. Known for assisting others whenever needed.

Skills
  • Crew assistance
  • Company radio usage
  • Hand and power tools
  • Transformer removal
  • Power outages
  • Holding clearances
  • Underground
  • Transmission
  • Sub Stations
  • Leadership
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems
  • Conversions
  • Truck placement
  • Safety policies
  • Tailboards and safety briefings
  • Led safety stand downs
  • Wye
  • Delta
  • Transformer banks and wiring
  • Proper grounding
  • Switching and tagging
  • Thumping underground faults
  • Auto transformers
  • Regulators
  • Capacitors
  • Phasing
  • Electrical power line maintenance
  • Emergency repairs
  • Steel tower erecting
  • Safety meetings
  • Installation point access
  • Effective customer communication
  • Coordination
  • Data management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multitasking
  • Team management
  • Team building
  • Heavy lifting
  • Construction principles
  • Equipment maintenance
Experience
Lineman
City, StateCompany Name/Oct 2020 to Current
  • Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
  • Participated in all company meetings and workshops on safety to learn different techniques that could alleviate accidents.
  • Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of all workers and members of public.
  • Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire as needed and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
  • Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Transmission Lineman
City, StateCompany Name/Sep 2018 to Oct 2020
  • Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
  • Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire as needed and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Participated in all company meetings and workshops on safety to learn different techniques that could alleviate accidents.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
General Foreman
City, StateCompany Name/Apr 2018 to Jul 2018
  • Led worksite preparation and project planning for smoothly run jobs.
  • Studied project specifications to plan sequence and schedule for pipe installations.
  • Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
  • Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
  • Delegated duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and monitored progress daily.
  • Recorded supplies, parts, equipment and employee work hours for every job.
  • Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
  • Created team member schedules and delegated individual assignments for work crew.
  • Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
  • Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and visitors.
  • Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.
  • Maintained trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies for tracking purposes.
  • Followed all rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
  • Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for multiple construction crews.
  • Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
  • Estimated time, material and labor costs used in project plans.
  • Organized efficient job schedules and prepared all bids.
General Foreman
City, StateCompany Name/Sep 2016 to Apr 2018
  • Ran jobs from start to finish. Adhering to construction specifications and safety guidelines.
  • Communicated and worked with sub- contractors to complete jobs safely and in a timely manner.
  • Completed punch lists and final walkthroughs before signing off on completed projects.
  • Directed work to employees and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
  • Assessed employees for strength and weaknesses. Then came up with plans to strengthen and encourage a stronger work force. Then delegated duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and monitored progress daily.
  • Recorded annual inspections, dielectric tests, rubber goods testing, registration, insurance and all other federal, local and OSHA requirements for every job.
  • Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance. Took corrective actions when needed for poor attendance, safety violations and rewarded employees for good catches, great work ethic, work site and truck cleanliness.
  • Assisted in the creation of 2nd and 3rd shift schedules and delegated individual assignments for work crew during trouble shooting.
  • Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
  • Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and visitors.
  • Created and discovered ways to complete tasks where construction standards were not able to be adhered to and had them signed off by customer.
  • Maintained trucks, first aid kits, burn blankets, blood born pathogens kits, fire extinguishers and supplies for tracking purposes.
  • Followed all rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors from the public.
  • Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
  • Communicated with multiple contractors on the same job site. From civil, drilling, flaggers and police.
  • Created and completed excel spread sheets to track the progress of projects. Emailed and communicated project progress to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
  • Estimated time, material and labor costs used in project plans. Tracked all of the cost associated with the project to ensure the project is being completed on time and within budget.
  • Organized efficient job schedules and prepared bids for jobs.
Foreman Lineman
City, StateCompany Name/Aug 2007 to Sep 2016
  • Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
  • Negotiated deals for materials with suppliers to stay within budgeted costs.
  • Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan operational processes and meet timetables.
  • Upheld schedule requirements and quality demands with hands-on project supervision.
  • Monitored parts and equipment used at job sites.
  • Observed department resources to manage use, maximize efficiency and achieve production targets.
  • Authored and updated production reports and personnel records for use by senior managers in making accurate operational decisions.
  • Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and activities of workers.
  • Recorded supplies, parts, equipment and employee work hours for every job.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for multiple construction crews.
  • Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
  • Created team member schedules and delegated individual assignments for work crew.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor hours to keep projects in line with budgets.
  • Developed and administered budgets covering inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
  • Supported budget and project goals by keeping balanced inventory.
  • Led worksite preparation and project planning for smoothly run jobs.
  • Worked with suppliers to maintain material flow during all project phases.
  • Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job.
  • Estimated time, employee needs and material costs for projects.
  • Communicated positively with employees, demonstrating high company standards and mitigating issues immediately.
  • Diagnosed and corrected malfunctions with equipment and machinery.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment daily to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Delegated duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and monitored progress daily.
  • Purchased high-quality project materials by sourcing reliable local suppliers.
  • Checked project details to verify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Coordinated regular preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maintain optimal equipment functionality.
  • Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
  • Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of safety at all job sites.
  • Directed all production phases from initial estimate to final quality check and delivery.
  • Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and visitors.
  • Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout lifecycle of projects.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree): BusinessEastern Connecticut State UniversityCity, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Eastern Connecticut State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Lineman
  • Transmission Lineman
  • General Foreman
  • Foreman Lineman

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) : Business

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