Cade Zavitz
Niles,USA
Summary
To obtain a full-time position within a growing and stable company that will allow me to utilize the skills that I have learned in trade school to further my knowledge and level of expertise as an Electric Lineman Apprentice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
MDOT
Niles, MI
06.2025 - Current
- Improved road conditions by filling potholes, repairing cracks, and sealing surfaces with appropriate materials.
- Ensured proper signage installation and maintenance, facilitating clear communication of traffic rules and directions to drivers.
- Maintained roadside vegetation by trimming trees, shrubs, and grasses to ensure clear visibility for motorists.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry best practices in road maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
Part-time
Lumber Services LTD
Cassopolis, MI
12.2019 - Current
- Cut lumber to size for customer orders / specifications.
Hacker's Golf and Games
Niles, MI, USA
02.2029 - 07.2029
- Working the Go-Kart track and repair/maintenance services.
- Part-time
Aerial Forman
Mastec
Elkhart, IN
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Established clear expectations for job performance while emphasizing the importance of meeting deadlines without compromising safety or quality standards.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
Aerial Forman
Q3 Technologies
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new team members in proper procedures, fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Aerial Fiber Lineman
Baseline
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Shirley K's Storage Trays, LLC
Zanesville, OH, USA
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Shred plastic and make plastic bins.
- Due to COVID-19, this job was terminated.
- Part-time
Education
Power Lineman Apprentice - Power Line
Mid-East CTC-Adult Education
Zanesville, OH06.2020
Graduated -
Niles Senior High School
Niles, MI01.2019
Skills
- Installed transformers
- Maintained transformers
- Installed insulators
- Maintained insulators
- Strung new wire
- Maintained old wire
- Planned projects
- Set poles
- Constructed electrical devices
- Installed underground electrical systems
- Repaired underground electrical systems
- Maintained underground electrical systems
- Tree trimming skills
- Climbing skills
- Forklift operation
- CPR
- First Aid
- Bucket Rescue
- Assembled substations
- Created substations
- Familiar with customer safety regulations
- Troubleshooting
- Cross arm construction
- Experienced with Distribution SAG Wire
- Climbed using Bucksqueeze Fall Restraints
- Worked on 120/240 cover secondaries
- Installed services
- Meter transferred Energized secondaries
- Used Class O rubber gloves
Certifications And Skills
- Class A CDL
- OSHA 30
- Pole Top Rescue
- Bucket and Line Truck Operation
Skill Set And Training
- Installed/maintained both transformers and insulators
- Strung new wire/maintained old
- Planned projects, set poles, constructed electrical devices
- Installed, repaired and maintained underground electrical system(s)
- Acquired tree trimming and climbing skills
- Forklift Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Bucket Rescue
- Assembled and created substations
- Familiar with customer safety regulations
- Assisted in troubleshooting
- Handled and built cross arm construction
- Experienced with Distribution SAG Wire
- Climbed using Bucksqueeze Fall Restraints
- Worked on 120/240 cover secondaries, installed services and meter transferred Energized secondaries using Class O rubber gloves
Personal Information
Driving License: Class A CDL
Timeline
Hacker's Golf and Games
02.2029 - 07.2029
Laborer
MDOT
06.2025 - Current
Aerial Forman
Mastec
04.2023 - 03.2025
Aerial Forman
Q3 Technologies
01.2022 - 04.2023
Aerial Fiber Lineman
Baseline
05.2021 - 01.2022
Shirley K's Storage Trays, LLC
03.2020 - 05.2020
Part-time
Lumber Services LTD
12.2019 - Current
Power Lineman Apprentice - Power Line
Mid-East CTC-Adult Education
Graduated -
Niles Senior High School