Brandon Gaddy
Orange ,NC
Summary
Experienced trades professional with a strong background in safety compliance, troubleshooting, and team coordination across utility, tree care, plumbing, and business operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
drain express
Carrboro, North Carolina
12.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed plumbing issues using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting methods for effective repairs.
- Installed and repaired residential plumbing systems to ensure reliable operation.
- Installed piping for residential plumbing systems, valves, and fittings for residential drain express service calls.
- Cleared sinks, toilets, and sewer lines using specialized drain cleaning equipment.
Owner & Operator
Covenant Tree Service
Burlington, nc
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
Class B Lineman
ULCS Utilities
Burlington, NC
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Installed overhead power lines on ULCS Utilities distribution crews.
- Inspected poles, crossarms, and line hardware to ensure safety and reliability.
- Set up bucket trucks and climbing gear for line work.
- Followed safety rules around energized equipment and work zones.
- Collaborated with crew members to efficiently restore power after severe weather events.
- Replaced damaged crossarms or insulators on utility poles.
- Responded to emergency calls to promptly repair downed power lines and restore electricity services.
Class B Lineman
Pike Electric Company
Burlington, NC
02.2014 - 09.2017
- Installed overhead power lines on ULCS Utilities distribution crews.
- Inspected poles, crossarms, and line hardware for defects.
- Set up bucket trucks and climbing gear for line work.
- Followed safety rules around energized equipment and work zones.
Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Supervised Asplundh tree crew during utility right-of-way maintenance
- Coordinated pruning, trimming, and removals along power lines
- Enforced OSHA safety rules and Asplundh crew procedures
- Inspected bucket trucks, chainsaws, and climbing gear before shifts
- Directed traffic control and work-zone setup at job sites
- Communicated with utility customers and field supervisors about tree hazards
- Assigned daily tasks to crew members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Monitored storm cleanup and emergency tree response for Asplundh crews
Education
Class A Commercial Driver License -
Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro NC05-2026
High School Diploma -
Southern Alamance High
Graham NC06-2011
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Plumbing system inspection
- Troubleshooting
- Technical troubleshooting
- Diagnostic skills
- Plumbing tool maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Time management
- Project collaboration
- Team management
- Crew supervision
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Client engagement
- Systematic analysis
Timeline
Plumber
drain express
12.2024 - Current
Owner & Operator
Covenant Tree Service
05.2022 - 03.2025
Class B Lineman
ULCS Utilities
09.2017 - 05.2022
Class B Lineman
Pike Electric Company
02.2014 - 09.2017
Foreman
Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC
02.2011 - 02.2014
Class A Commercial Driver License -
Guilford Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Southern Alamance High