Ashton Trent
Pratt
Summary
Working with Pratt Community College has helped me gain a background in inspecting poles and lines for damage and experience in troubleshooting techniques. An organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering significant problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. I am devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Being a lineman has dramatically peaked my interest. I envision myself with a great future in growth and learning experiences. Working at Victory Electric has helped me gain a background in framing and setting poles, and some knowledge of using the bucket truck and the digger.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
City of Pratt
Pratt, KS
10.2023 - Current
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Assisted senior linemen in troubleshooting electrical line issues to ensure reliable service.
- Operated bucket trucks and other equipment safely during installation and repair tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during high-voltage line work.
- Conducted routine inspections of power lines and equipment for maintenance purposes.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
Summer Intern
Victory Electric Cooperative Association
Dodge City, KS
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
- Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
Delivery Driver
Jimmy John's
Dodge City, KS
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and packages to move to and from vehicle.
- Helped out in store with prepping sandwiches when deliveries were slow.
Construction Laborer
Trent Paint and Drywall
Dodge City, KS
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Loaded materials, equipment and tools onto trucks and secured for transport to job sites.
- Applied caulking materials to windows and doors to seal against water and air.
- Performed all basic painting and drywall task (Hanging drywall, painting, masking, mudding, and texturing).
- Worked during the summers when school was out.
Shift Leader
Billy Sims Bbq
Dodge City, KS
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Assisted general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation.
- Mentored and coached staff by giving employees suggestions and feedback to improve job performance.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor.
- Coached and trained employees and managed daily work assignments to enhance operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Power Technology
Pratt Community College
Pratt, KSGeneral Certificate - Welding
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KSundefined
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KSSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Goal Setting
- Complex Problem Solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Calm Under Pressure
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Social Skills
- Customer Service
- Training & Development
- Relationship Building
- Accountability
- Safe Work Practices
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
City of Pratt
10.2023 - Current
Summer Intern
Victory Electric Cooperative Association
05.2023 - 08.2023
Delivery Driver
Jimmy John's
11.2021 - 05.2023
Shift Leader
Billy Sims Bbq
05.2019 - 05.2021
Construction Laborer
Trent Paint and Drywall
05.2018 - 07.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Power Technology
Pratt Community College
General Certificate - Welding
Dodge City Community College
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Dodge City Community College