Christopher Blais
Auburn,MA
Summary
Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lineman
Phenix communications
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
05.2016 - 05.2025
- Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
- Maintained, repaired and replaced poles
- Replaced defective or burned cable utility poles using aerial lift devices.
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Measured distances between posts when installing wire support structures.
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
- Constructed cable systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
- Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
- Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain lines.
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Troubleshot problems with line systems to identify root cause of issue.
- Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
- Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
- Worked closely with electricians on complex construction projects.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Documented work performed, including repairs made and materials used, for record-keeping purposes.
- Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Participated in safety meetings and workshops to stay updated on industry practices and standards.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground lines to ensure communication
- Operated bucket trucks
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Climbed poles and towers, utilizing safety equipment, to access and repair lines.
- Coordinated with team members to remove trees and other obstructions from lines and equipment.
- Coordinated with other utilities to ensure safe working conditions and prevent service disruption.
- Communicated effectively with customers, addressing concerns and explaining the nature of work.
- Worked with team to install cables and poles
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach lines and complete work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bay Path Vocational Technical High School
Charlton, MA05-2012
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Cable installation
- Line troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Aerial lift operation
- Pole climbing
- Groundwork coordination
- Team collaboration
- Customer communication
- Hazard assessment
- Storm damage repair
- Bucket truck operation
- Repair work
- Hand and power tools
- Overhead line construction
- Underground cabling
- Transformer maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Fall protection practices
- Written and verbal communication
- Shortening and lengthening lines
- Chain hoist operation
- Lockout/Tagout
- Emergency repairs
- Line extension planning
- Lineman Tools Usage
- Rigging skills
Certification
• OSHA 10
• OSHA 30
• DOT Medical card
• CPR TRAINING
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lineman
Phenix communications
05.2016 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Bay Path Vocational Technical High School