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Brandon Hernandez

Yucaipa,CA

Summary

Proficient line worker comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment. Current CA CDL A license with strong safety record. Well-versed in handling tasks such as pole replacements and reconducting with little oversight. Skilled at building circuits, replacing hardware and installing transformers. Effective at managing daily line work and emergency call-outs in all types of environments. Experienced with skills such as sagging, guying and tower erection. Dependable, hardworking and safety-focused.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

Premium Utility Contractor
Guam, Guam
10.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
  • Maintained electric work tools and equipment.

Journeyman Lineman

Wilson Contruction
Bishop
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated with utility crews regarding joint use of right-of-ways.

Journeyman Lineman

MGE
Lake Tahoe, CA
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
  • Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
  • Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.

Journeyman Lineman

North Houston Pole Line
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
  • 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.

Journeyman Lineman

MPT
Cypress, TX
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
  • Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
  • Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
  • Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
  • Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
  • Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.

Journeyman Lineman

PAR Electrical Contractors
Redlands, CA
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
  • Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
  • Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.

Journeyman Lineman

Personal Time Off
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Personal Time off from 03-21 to 06-21 as well.

Apprentice Lineman

South Western Line Contructors
Albuquerque, NM
10.2017 - 03.2021
  • Complete at home course work online which includes reading course material & completing quizzes.
  • Responsible for going to apprenticeship training classes when required.
  • Completion of all required AJATC Tests, classes & step tests.

Apprentice Lineman

MPT
Cypress , TX
09.2017 - 03.2021
  • Used hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and drills to complete tasks.
  • Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating bucket trucks, cranes and other heavy equipment.
  • Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Adhered to company standards regarding quality control procedures throughout all jobs.
  • Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
  • Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.

Education

Journeyman Lineman -

South Western Line Constructors
Albuquerque, NM
03-2021

High School Diploma -

Yucaipa High School
Yucaipa, CA
06-2013

Skills

  • Underground and overhead distribution
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Pole setting
  • Work Order Management
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Grounding procedures
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Safety meetings
  • Transformer removal
  • Hand and power tools

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • CDL A
  • OSHA 10
  • Red Cross CPR/First Aid
  • IBEW Code of Excellence

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

Premium Utility Contractor
10.2023 - Current

Journeyman Lineman

Wilson Contruction
08.2023 - 10.2023

Journeyman Lineman

MGE
03.2023 - 08.2023

Journeyman Lineman

North Houston Pole Line
10.2022 - 01.2023

Journeyman Lineman

MPT
12.2021 - 10.2022

Journeyman Lineman

Personal Time Off
10.2021 - 11.2021

Journeyman Lineman

PAR Electrical Contractors
06.2021 - 10.2021

Apprentice Lineman

South Western Line Contructors
10.2017 - 03.2021

Apprentice Lineman

MPT
09.2017 - 03.2021

Journeyman Lineman -

South Western Line Constructors

High School Diploma -

Yucaipa High School

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