BENJAMIN ROWE
Macclenny,FL
Summary
Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 222, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Reddick, FL
06.2019 - Current
- Traveled all over the country working storm restoration
- Proficient in the process of switching, testing, and grounding
- Proficient in troubleshooting jobs while taking place in restoration efforts
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
Journeyman Lineman/Foreman
Heart Utilities of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Ran crews for Heart since 2020 on all storm restoration efforts
- Observe crew to make sure job is completed safely and efficiently
- Worked along side of the crew to conquer the common goal of restoring power to customers
- Assessed job sites to determine equipment needs, labor requirements, and safety concerns.
- Enforced all company policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to safety.
- Inspected completed jobsites prior to energizing circuits or restoring service.
Lineman/Foreman
Henkels & McCoy
Jacksonville, FL
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Supervised apprentices in everyday operations
- Pulled, set poles, and changed poles out.
Apprentice
JEA
Jacksonville, FL
07.2013 - 04.2019
- Moved items and tools from truck to work locations
- Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction
- Picked orders from inventory locations
- Ensured proper installations through accurate reading of blueprints
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
Correctional Officer
Raiford
FL
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with resident offenders correctional institution
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to help keep the institution safe and secure
- Made sure holding areas were cleaned and that prisoners were served meals on time
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband
- Maintained the custody and control of around 90 inmates housed in maximum security unit
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Delivery Driver
Gibson McDonald Furniture Company
Macclenny, FL
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Oversaw product loading to keep items balanced, work efficient and items secure for safe delivery
- Recorded each delivery using the proper paperwork before leaving the warehouse
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times
- Accurately recorded delivery, payment and route information
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to questions and concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baker County High School
Glen Saint Mary, FL01.2009
CDL -
01.2009
CDL Class A -
Commercial Vehicles -
Bucket Truck Experience -
Skills
- OSHA Regulations
- Written and verbal communication
- Equipment Inspection
- Repair work
- Grounding procedures
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Wire Splicing
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Safety Procedures
- Grounding Techniques
- Electrical system knowledge
- System Troubleshooting
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman/Foreman
Heart Utilities of Jacksonville
01.2020 - 08.2024
Lineman/Foreman
Henkels & McCoy
07.2019 - 12.2019
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 222, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
06.2019 - Current
Apprentice
JEA
07.2013 - 04.2019
Correctional Officer
Raiford
06.2010 - 07.2013
Delivery Driver
Gibson McDonald Furniture Company
05.2009 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Baker County High School
CDL -
CDL Class A -
Commercial Vehicles -
Bucket Truck Experience -
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