Matthew Dishman
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Young Journeyman Lineman with extensive experience in electrical utility construction methods, including the termination of underground utilities and the installation of overhead lines. Proficient in using rubber glove techniques and hot stick operations for working on energized conductors. Experienced in emergency repairs and restoration efforts following severe weather events, showcasing strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations. Knowledgeable in grounding procedures and electrical testing, contributing to safe work practices within the industry. Graduate from the California Nevada JATC looking to further my career in a company I can build with and share my knowledge and experience to the future generations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman (former Apprentice)
IBEW local 1245 and 47
Bakersfield, California
10.2021 - Current
• Work on energized equipment, lines, and apparatus through the rubber glove method as well as hot sticks
• Terminate underground utilities both 200 and 600 amp components. Adequate experience in pulling cable, reconfiguring vaults, constructing overhead to underground risers.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and phases following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power to customers.
- Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
- Transmission experience utilizing helicopters, long lining, working off dead-end boards.
Apprentice Lineman
Ibew Local 66
Houston , TX
Education
Journeyman Lineman Certification - Powerline Construction, Electrical Theory
Cal/Nev JATC
Riverside, CA05-2025
Climbing & Other Certifications - Powerline Construction
Northwest Lineman College
Oroville, CA03-2020
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Taft College
Taft, CAHigh School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Bakersfield, CA06-2016
Skills
- Electrical systems knowledge
- Equipment maintenance
- Underground line repair
- Cable splicing
- Reconducting
- Cable installation
- Transformer bank wiring and installation
- Repair work on broken/ damage conductors and poles
- Underground and overhead distribution installation
- Helicopter work including pole sets, long lining, conductor pulling
- Grounding procedures and electrical testing
- Pole setting
- Bucket truck operation
- Emergency repairs
- Pole climbing
- Rubber Gloving energized conductor
- Hot stick operations
- Communication
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 20
- CPR/FIRST AID
- CRANE CERTIFICATIONS
- CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
- JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman (former Apprentice)
IBEW local 1245 and 47
10.2021 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
Ibew Local 66
Journeyman Lineman Certification - Powerline Construction, Electrical Theory
Cal/Nev JATC
Climbing & Other Certifications - Powerline Construction
Northwest Lineman College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Taft College
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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