Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Braxton Phillips

BNF Power Line Inc
Seward,PA
7
Certifications
5
years of professional experience
Lineman with Lineman Certification and field experience building new poles, replacing damaged poles, and restoring overhead power lines. Handles guide wires, transformers, and wire splicing while working safely with crews to keep projects moving. Steps into storm response after wind damage to restore service quickly, while also supporting vehicle upkeep to keep the line truck fleet ready.

Work History

1 Year 2 Months
BNF Power Line Inc | 08.2025 - Current
  • Set Poles on new line construction projects, including pole replacement and guide wire installation.
  • Install crossarms, transformers, and wire splices on active distribution lines to support safe energization.
  • Operate bucket trucks and climb poles to complete overhead work in difficult field conditions.
  • Maintain company vehicles and inspect equipment to keep crews ready for daily field assignments.

9 Months
Everhart & Hoover Power Line | 07.2024 - 04.2025
  • General construction and maintenance of power lines that included tasks like setting poles, guide wires, secondary wires, transformers, underground transformers, hanging cross arms, and splicing wires.
  • Using communication to work in a team setting to get projects done efficiently and thoroughly.
  • Experience with bucket trucks and climbing poles as well.

2 Years 7 Months
Woodcrest Point | 05.2021 - 12.2023
  • Operated farm equipment and trucks to bale hay, mow grass, and handle weed-eating across the property.
  • Performed vehicle maintenance and equipment inspection to reduce downtime and keep daily work on schedule.
  • Prepared equipment through sandblasting and painting to support upkeep and extend usable service life.

Education

- Lineman Certification

Southeast Lineman Training Center | 04.2024

High School Diploma - Welding Certification

United Jr/Sr High School & Indiana County Career Tech Center | 05.2023

Skills

Pole setting
Wire splicing
Transformer installation
Crossarm installation
Tying wire
Bucket truck operation
Pole climbing
Vehicle maintenance
Equipment inspection
Outage restoration
Storm response
Worksite safety
Team communication
Pole replacement
Distribution line maintenance
First aid certification
OSHA 10 certification
CDL Class A certification
CPR certification
Grounding procedures
Rigging

Certification

OSHA ET&D – 10 hr. Course

Timeline

BNF Power Line Inc
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Everhart & Hoover Power Line
07.2024 - 04.2025Read More

Woodcrest Point
05.2021 - 12.2023Read More

United Jr/Sr High School & Indiana County Career Tech Center

High School Diploma from Welding Certification
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Southeast Lineman Training Center

from Lineman Certification
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Braxton Phillips