I am an experienced Power lineman with over 20 years of experience in electrical distribution. Safety-driven Lineman with expertise performing aerial and underground line construction. Enthusiastic worker known for expertly operating power equipment, including hydraulic aerial lifts and compressors. A reliable Lineman known for troubleshooting issues and inspecting poles and lines for signs of danger. Dedicated employee willing to work any shift and offering a great attendance record. Promoting highly developed decision making skills with an excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of powerline and metering . Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
- Repair work
- Wire Splicing
- Shortening and lengthening lines
- Written and verbal communication
- Electrical power line installation
- Electrical diagrams
- Electrical distribution systems
- Heavy lifting
- Cable splicing
- Electrical testing
- Bucket truck operation
- Trenching
- Lockout/Tagout
- Watt-hour meter installation
- Street Light repair and maintenance
- Prepared receiving reports
- Monthly inventory and yearly inventory reports
- Ordering meters
Lubbock, TX, 05/2003 - Current
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Handled numerous calls per year to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Checked accuracy of meters against previous data and kept detailed reports of inconsistencies.
- Repaired non-functioning meters and tested to verify operational status.
- Connected newly installed all kinds meters at businesses and residential locations over the years.
- Used meter systems software to transfer collected data to company databases daily.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
City, STATE, 05/2001 - 05/2003
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
- Shortened and lengthened wires and lines to connect transformers, lighting units or signals.
- Used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as 40 feet above ground.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Worked to string, splice and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers and existing connections.
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
- Installed and removed primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters.
- Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Read electrical meters
City, STATE, 05/1999 - 08/1999
- Worked closely under Journeyman lineman
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School Attended
- Minnesota West Community And Technical College
- Estherville Lincoln Central High School
Job Titles Held:
- Power Lineman
- Apprentice Lineman
- Apprentice Lineman (1000 Hr)
Degrees
- Associate of Applied Science
- High School Diploma
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