Brandon Barnes
El Dorado,AR
Summary
Apprentice Lineman with training and experience installing electrical lines, transformers, switches and circuit breakers. Exceptional safety record and teamwork history. Knowledge of outage restoration, disaster response and service relocation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Evers Electric
11.2023 - Current
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
- 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.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
Apprentice Lineman
Echo Powerline
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Traveled to Florida,Oklahoma,New York,Texas as part of disaster recovery response following widespread destruction resulting from storms and wildfires.
- Shortened and lengthened wires and lines to connect transformers, lighting units, or signals.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
Groundman/Operator
Evers Electric
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow groundsmen to complete projects efficiently and maintain high-quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkers Chapel High School
El Dorado, AR05.2022
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Pole Top rescue certification
- Bucket truck rescue certification
- Class A CDL
References
Andy Roberts- Foreman for Evers Electric- 318-245-8097
Casey Lachney-Foreman for Echo Powerlines - 318-500-9094
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Evers Electric
11.2023 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
Echo Powerline
01.2023 - 11.2023
Groundman/Operator
Evers Electric
05.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Parkers Chapel High School
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