Caleb Shanks
Touchet,WA
Summary
I attended Walla Walla Community College, and completed my AAS (Associates of Applied Science) degree. The major I pursued was EST (Electrical Systems Technology). I have since been working at Walla Walla Electric and after 8000 hours of on the job training, have received my Washington State certified electrical journeyman license. I have also tested for and received a highly challenging and valuable Electrical Administrators license. These licenses combined allow me to legally open my own electrical business in Washington. I spent two years being a volunteer firefighter for Walla Walla District 4, and am currently volunteering at the Touchet Fire Dept. in District 6. I enjoy hunting and fishing as-well as BJJ (Brazilian Ju-Jitsu). I am Married with two babies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Walla Walla Electric
Walla Walla, WA
09.2020 - Current
- Installed submersible pumps for a wineries irrigation demand.
- Wired a 2,000sqft cabin in the blue mountains.
- Wired 96 Apartments
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Identified areas of potential state safety code violations and implemented revisions.
Volunteer Firefighter
Walla Walla County Fire District 6
Touchet, Washington
09.2020 - Current
- Built positive and productive relationships with my team.
- I completed Intense Training and academy to become well rounded Volunteer Structure and Wildland Firefighter.
- Team player and loved responding to fire and medical calls with my buddies. I knew we could get in and knock down the fire quick and efficiently while maintaining professionalism and safety.
- Respond to high stress vehicle accidents and medical code/CPR calls.
Trailer Technician
Don Johnson Trailers Inc.
Walla Walla, WA
03.2016 - 09.2020
- Troubleshot problems and implemented solutions to fix issues with brakes.
- Fabricated parts and welded connections.
- Ran diagnostic procedures for electrical issues.
- Acid Washing Aluminum Horse and Cargo Trailers was my specialty. I loved taking an old beat up trailer and washing it and transforming a dirty worn out trailer into something someone would be proud to buy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Systems Technology
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA06.2020
Skills
- Enjoy Customer Service
- Trouble Shooting Electrical Systems
- Competent and Reliable Work Ethic
- Wiring Residential Housing
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Worker Training
- Electrical Wiring and Fixtures
- NEC Codes Understanding
- Branch Circuit Wiring
- Residential Electric Construction
- Commercial Electrical lighting installations
Timeline
Electrician
Walla Walla Electric
09.2020 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Walla Walla County Fire District 6
09.2020 - Current
Trailer Technician
Don Johnson Trailers Inc.
03.2016 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Systems Technology
Walla Walla Community College
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