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Chase Thomas

Summary

Hardworking, passionate and detail-oriented telecommunications lineman with experience in line installation and repair. Identifies and resolves operational issues and applies comprehensive knowledge. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Telecommunications Lineman

Precision Fiber Solutions
09.2023 - 03.2024

*Frame poles for aerial fiber attachments.

*Build and maintain strand, lash cable and transfer attachments between poles.

*Install and remove pole anchors.

*Able to climb poles and work from hooks/gaffs at heights up to and exceeding 30'.

*Able to operate and use the following equipment: ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, backhoe, mini excavator and lasher.

*Install, maintain, and repair underground vaults, pedestals, and conduit.

*Install aerial & underground drops.

* Assist in the restoration of fiber outages.

*Perform routine network inspections to identify defects in need of repair.

*Work in conjunction with electric crews to transfer fiber cable for line rebuild/relocation.

*Able to use all hand tools, implements, devices, equipment and material coincident with work to be completed.

*Able to assist with after-hours trouble shooting and repairs.

*Understand and utilize safety and protective equipment.

*Pole Top/Hurt Man Rescue, First aid and CPR Certified.

*Responsible for providing a safe work environment for themselves and all employees working near them.

*Conducts safety inspections on vehicles, tools and safety equipment as needed.

*Maintain work order paperwork for inventory purposes, including calling in locates.

*Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules and regulations.

Telecommunications Lineman

Rural Fiber Networks
10.2022 - 09.2023

*Frame poles for aerial fiber attachments.

*Build and maintain strand, lash cable and transfer attachments between poles.

*Install and remove pole anchors.

*Able to climb poles and work from hooks/gaffs at heights up to and exceeding 30'.

*Able to operate and use the following equipment: ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, backhoe, mini excavator and lasher.

*Install, maintain, and repair underground vaults, pedestals, and conduit.

*Install ariel and underground main line fiber optic.

* Assist in the restoration of fiber outages.

*Perform routine network inspections to identify defects in need of repair.

*Work in conjunction with electric crews to transfer fiber cable for line rebuild/relocation.

*Able to use all hand tools, implements, devices, equipment and material coincident with work to be completed.

*Able to assist with after-hours trouble shooting and repairs.

*Understand and utilize safety and protective equipment.

*Pole Top/Hurt Man Rescue, First aid and CPR Certified.

*Responsible for providing a safe work environment for themselves and all employees working near them.

*Conducts safety inspections on vehicles, tools and safety equipment as needed.

*Maintain work order paperwork for inventory purposes, including calling in locates.

*Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules and regulations.

Lineman

Electricom, LLC
07.2021 - 09.2022

*Frame poles for aerial fiber attachments.

*Build and maintain strand, lash cable and transfer attachments between poles.

*Install and remove pole anchors.

*Able to climb poles and work from hooks/gaffs at heights up to and exceeding 30'.

*Able to operate and use the following equipment: ladders, bucket truck, cable puller, backhoe, mini excavator and lasher.

*Install, maintain, and repair underground vaults, pedestals, and conduit.

*Install ariel and underground main line fiber.

* Assist in the restoration of fiber outages.

*Perform routine network inspections to identify defects in need of repair.

*Work in conjunction with electric crews to transfer fiber cable for line rebuild/relocation.

*Able to use all hand tools, implements, devices, equipment and material coincident with work to be completed.

*Able to assist with after-hours trouble shooting and repairs.

*Understand and utilize safety and protective equipment.

*Pole Top/Hurt Man Rescue, First aid and CPR Certified.

*Responsible for providing a safe work environment for themselves and all employees working near them.

*Conducts safety inspections on vehicles, tools and safety equipment as needed.

*Maintain work order paperwork for inventory purposes, including calling in locates.

*Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules and regulations.

Summer Intern

Southeastern Indiana REMC
09.2019 - 07.2020

*Maintained an awareness of my surroundings on a safety level.

*Worked on and gained knowledge of the power industry.

*Became educated in installing and maintaining power lines.

*Gained knowledge of inventory management.

*Communicated and worked effectively in a team environment.

*Washed vehicles.


Education

High School Diploma -

South Ripley High School
Versailles, IN
05.2020

Certificate of Completion - Welding

Southeastern Career Center
Versailles, IN
05.2020

Skills

*Highley Motivated

*Exceptional Communication Skills

*Excellent Time Management Skills

*Team Leadership

*Outstanding Physical Stamina for lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects

*Superior skills in following oral and written instructions

*Quick Learner

*Creative Problem Solver

Timeline

Telecommunications Lineman

Precision Fiber Solutions
09.2023 - 03.2024

Telecommunications Lineman

Rural Fiber Networks
10.2022 - 09.2023

Lineman

Electricom, LLC
07.2021 - 09.2022

Summer Intern

Southeastern Indiana REMC
09.2019 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

South Ripley High School

Certificate of Completion - Welding

Southeastern Career Center
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