Adam Gunski
Summary
Seasoned utility construction and electrical linework professional skilled in overhead and underground distribution, utility maintenance, and crew supervision. Expertise in energized and de-energized linework, rigging, pole installation, and safety compliance. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating field operations, training personnel, and executing complex projects. Military background enhances strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER / EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / PRIMARY TREE CLIMBER
High Altitude Tree
, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Own and manage daily business operations, overseeing tree services, vegetation management, excavation, land clearing, grading, and firewood services.
- Lead all field operations, including job planning, scheduling, crew assignments, and project execution.
- Perform advanced tree climbing, pruning, tree removal, and hazardous limb removal from structures, roofs, and surrounding properties.
- Interview, hire, supervise, and train crew members, including entry-level ground personnel and developing climbers.
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment, chainsaws, chippers, wood splitters, hand tools, and other specialized machinery.
- Ensure proper equipment preparation, maintenance, and safe operating procedures.
- Work alongside crews while providing hands-on leadership, training, and quality control.
GROUNDSMAN
Hot Line Construction, Inc.
Rancho Cordova, CA
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Supported overhead and underground electrical line construction and maintenance crews.
- Supplied linemen with tools, materials, and heavy equipment while maintaining efficient ground operations.
- Performed excavation, hole digging, pad ditching, and other construction-related tasks.
- Operated Class A commercial vehicles and equipment in compliance with applicable safety regulations.
- Assisted with material handling, jobsite preparation, and general utility construction activities.
APPRENTICE LINEMAN
Herman Weissker Power
Long Beach, CA
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed construction, maintenance, replacement, and removal of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and substations.
- Participated in energized and de-energized linework involving distribution voltages up to 14,400 volts phase-to-phase.
- Assisted with installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment and infrastructure.
- Inspected lines, equipment, and materials to identify defective components and unsafe conditions.
- Reported potential hazards and equipment deficiencies to foremen and supervisors.
- Inspected completed work to ensure compliance with applicable specifications, codes, and safety requirements.
- Performed duties as a lineman, groundsman, and equipment operator as required.
- Maintained trucks, tools, and assigned equipment in proper working condition.
- Participated in scheduled after-hours and on-call operations.
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Stockton, CA
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Operated specialized utility equipment, including line trucks, bucket trucks, rope trucks, and underground cable pullers.
- Operated boom, bucket, and auger controls to excavate pole holes and assist with pole installation and removal.
- Loaded, unloaded, moved, and positioned heavy materials and utility equipment.
- Supported electrical crews with rigging, excavation, digging, material handling, and installation of grounding equipment.
- Assisted with pole-line hardware assembly and equipment reconfiguration based on job requirements.
- Installed ground clamps, pole grounds, and visibility strips as directed.
- Operated Class A commercial vehicles and specialized equipment while following company safety policies and operating procedures.
APPRENTICE LINEMAN
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Placerville, CA
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisted in the construction, operation, replacement, removal, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and substations.
- Performed construction and maintenance activities on energized and de-energized electrical distribution lines.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained insulators, supports, crossarms, and other electrical line hardware.
- Assisted with wire and cable stringing on overhead structures.
- Supported installation and connection of single-phase and three-phase transformers.
- Performed underground electrical work, including trenching, cable layout, measuring, cutting, installation, splicing, and grounding.
- Executed rigging operations for heavy installations, including vaults, transformers, and pole-top substations.
- Worked collaboratively with line crews to complete utility construction and maintenance projects safely and efficiently.
FOREMAN / EXPERT CLIMBER
Davey Tree
Placerville, CA
09.2011 - 04.2017
- Supervised crews performing utility vegetation management, line clearance, and tree maintenance for major electrical utility providers.
- Directed daily crew operations, work assignments, equipment allocation, and project execution.
- Performed advanced climbing and tree-trimming operations, including pruning, tree removal, and removal of hazardous limbs near electrical lines, buildings, and other structures.
- Maintained responsibility for crew safety, productivity, and quality of completed work.
- Supervised the preparation, inspection, maintenance, and operation of chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, climbing equipment, and hand tools.
- Trained and mentored groundsman, trimmers, and climbers in proper equipment use and safe work practices.
- Worked alongside crews to complete demanding field assignments while maintaining operational efficiency and safety.
Education
Electrical Lineworker Certificate -
Northwest Lineman College
01-2011
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
01-2009
Skills
- Overhead & Underground Electrical Distribution
- Electrical Line Construction & Maintenance
- Expert Pole Climbing & 100% Attachment
- Energized & De-Energized Linework
- Hot Stick & Rubber Glove Methods
- Grounding & Electrical Safety Procedures
- Heavy Equipment & Class A Vehicle Operation
- Bucket Trucks, Line Trucks & Underground Pullers
- Crane Operation & Rigging
- Utility Vegetation Management & Line Clearance
- Crew Leadership, Training & Supervision
- Hazard Recognition & OSHA Compliance
- Industrial Maintenance & Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Excavation, Grading & Land Clearing
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- OSHA Line Clearance Certification
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Crane Operator Certification
- First Aid / CPR Certification
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Army National Guard: March 2013 – March 2019
Timeline
OWNER / EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / PRIMARY TREE CLIMBER
High Altitude Tree
03.2021 - Current
GROUNDSMAN
Hot Line Construction, Inc.
11.2019 - 02.2020
APPRENTICE LINEMAN
Herman Weissker Power
02.2019 - 08.2019
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
04.2017 - 02.2019
APPRENTICE LINEMAN
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
06.2015 - 04.2017
FOREMAN / EXPERT CLIMBER
Davey Tree
09.2011 - 04.2017
Electrical Lineworker Certificate -
Northwest Lineman College
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School