Austin Meggison
Warrior,AL
Summary
United States Army Veteran pursuing career as an apprentice lineman that involves critical thinking and allows me to consistently advance my education and challenge myself.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Operator
Pike Electric
Fort Myers, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted a wide range of digger operations involving digging holes with the auger, Placing poles on the Headache rack, Loading and unloading the pole trailer, as well as properly setting and removing poles.
- Hauled different trailers in excess of 60 feet through heavily populated areas, safely maneuvering and backing.
- Executed essential groundman responsibilities like preparing materials, digging holes, framing poles to system specifications, setting poles, pulling guy wire and participating in daily crew operations while prioritizing crew safety and maintaining proper work practices.
- Performed thorough inspections on PPE and materials, preventing injuries and damage to personnel and equipment.
- Inspected jobsite to identify hazards and ensured safe and effective truck set-up for task execution by placing digger trucks and bucket truck in appropriate locations.
Infantryman
United States Army
Pelham, AL
12.2017 - Current
- Squad Leader- Oversaw daily command for squad of Eight soldiers, ensuring positive accountability and responsibility for the squad and their actions.
- Team Leader – Maintain accountability of men, weapons and equipment and guide soldiers with lessons to further develop them as a soldier and in their personal lives
- Range Safety Officer – Plan a range or training scenario that comes down from company commander and provide soldiers with realistic training based on the standard of Army doctrine.
- Assemble, plan missions, launch and operate Switchblade Unmanned Aircraft System to provide aerial asset to company and expands their ability to accomplish mission.
- Dispatch trucks and perform preventive maintenance checks and services using technical manuals to ensure dependability of the vehicles to ensure unit is continually ready and able to perform their duties to the full extent.
Wire Technician
AT&T
Cullman, AL
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Completed work order installations according to regulatory codes, requirements and safety guidelines.
- Installed, set up and repaired devices and system components for IPDSL and fiber optics systems.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Organized inventory and ordered supplies critical to completing my weekly workload.
- Climbed wooden poles and ran service wires to business and residential customers.
Education
Certifications - Lineman Training
Lawson State Community College
Bessemer, AL03.2023
Certifications - Fiber Optics Installer
University of Massachusetts Global
Huntsville, AL10.2022
Certifications - Renewable Energy Technician Program
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.
Fort Benning, GA04.2021
Skills
- Maintaining Components
- Diagnosing Issues
- Instructing Customers
- Safety Awareness
- Maintenance & Repair
- Team Leadership
- First Aid/CPR
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- OSHA Compliance
- Personnel Mentoring
- Team Building
- Training & Development
Certification
- Lineworker Training
- Class A Commercial Driver License
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Card
- Renewable Energy and Tower Communications Technician Program
- Electrical Safety Certificate
- CADWELD Certificate
- Fasteners, Torque, and Tension Certificate
- Level 1 Crane Rigging Certificate
- Signalperson Certificate
- Capstan Hoist Certificate
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Pike Electric
04.2023 - Current
Wire Technician
AT&T
02.2022 - 01.2023
Infantryman
United States Army
12.2017 - Current
Certifications - Lineman Training
Lawson State Community College
Certifications - Fiber Optics Installer
University of Massachusetts Global
Certifications - Renewable Energy Technician Program
Airstreams Renewables, Inc.