Brayden Cray
Mammoth Spring,AR
Summary
Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage as well as placing aerial and underground cable. Experienced in comprehending maps and diagrams.Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Optic Lineman
Meyer Utilities and Construction
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Placing aerial fiber
- Pulling underground fiber
- All types of equipment
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
- Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
- Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
- Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
- Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
- Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
- Provided technical assistance to apprentices while they learned the trade.
- Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Communicated effectively with customers, addressing concerns and explaining the nature of work.
- Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
- Coordinated with other utilities to ensure safe working conditions and prevent service disruption.
- Participated in safety meetings and workshops to stay updated on industry practices and standards.
- Coordinated with team members to remove trees and other obstructions from lines and equipment.
- Resolved technical issues associated with telecommunications systems.
- Maintained documentation on all changes made within the telecommunications system environment.
- Replaced faulty components in telecommunications systems as needed.
Apprentice Lineman
Fiber-Tel Contractors
Mountain Home, AR
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Inspected vehicles to ensure they were safe for operation.
- Operated a variety of hand tools such as drills, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, and saws.
- Provided assistance to linemen while they were performing their duties.
- Climbed utility poles to perform maintenance tasks using safety harnesses and other climbing gear.
- Loaded trucks with materials needed for jobsite activities such as ladders, wire rope slings, pulleys.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all equipment used at the job site.
- Connected cables between poles and buildings according to company standards.
- Cleaned up debris from job sites after completion of work activities.
- Assisted in digging holes for posts or foundations according to specified depths.
- Transported materials from storage areas to job sites using forklifts or other vehicles.
- Coordinated with other workers at the job site to ensure that tasks were completed efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while working around hazardous electricity sources.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
Education
High school diploma -
Mammoth Spring High School
Mammoth Spring, AR04.2023
Skills
- Warehouse Experience
- Telecommunication
- Cabling
- Construction
- Climbing
- Driving
- Heavy lifting
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Bucket truck
- Customer service
- Sales
- Mechanical knowledge
- Tree Trimming
- Hole digging
- Safety meetings
- Hand and power tools
- Written and verbal communication
- Repair work
- Chain hoist operation
- Effective customer communication
- Bucket truck operation
- Safety procedures
- Underground cabling
- Equipment maintenance
- Organization
- Multitasking
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Fiber Optic Lineman
Meyer Utilities and Construction
02.2024 - 09.2024
Apprentice Lineman
Fiber-Tel Contractors
08.2023 - 01.2024
High school diploma -
Mammoth Spring High School