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Christopher Lewis

Rocky Ford,CO

Summary

Dedicated Apprentice Lineman with training and experience installing electrical lines, transformers, switches and circuit breakers for municipal utility companies. Exceptional safety record and teamwork history. Knowledge of outage restoration, disaster response and service relocation.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Lineman

Las Animas Light & Power
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
  • Used climbing equipment, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as 80 feet above ground.
  • Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching and speed up service restoration.
  • Installed and removed primary and secondary transformers and self-contained meters.
  • Worked to string, splice and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
  • Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers and existing structures.
  • Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution equipment.
  • Shortened and lengthened wires and lines to connect transformers, lighting units or signals.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced them with new equipment.
  • Performed maintenance and construction in varied weather conditions.

Laborer

Habitat Construction
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with Foreman to install gas pipelines and services.
  • Assisted crew with locating gas lines and services and performed emergency gas pipeline repairs.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility installation and proper foundation for structures.

Farm Hand

Schweizer Farms
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
  • Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
  • Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.

Education

Technical Certificate - Electric Lineworker

Western Colorado Community College
Grand Junction, CO
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School
Rocky Ford, CO
05.2022

Skills

  • Class A CDL
  • Bucket Truck Operation
  • American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid
  • OSHA 10 Hour Certification
  • CREA Forklift Certification
  • CREA Trenching & Shoring Safety Certification
  • Chance Tools Transmission Hot Sticking Training
  • Hurt Man Rescue
  • Digger Derrick Setup and Operation
  • Mesa Hotline School First Year Hot Sticking, Aerial Gloving 1, Underground Installation Class
  • Delta Rigging, Rigging Safety
  • Technology Skills

References

Ethan Miner (719)469-6743

Nick Reimer (970)200-4798

Nathaniel Miell (719)406-5874

Timeline

Apprentice Lineman

Las Animas Light & Power
06.2023 - 02.2024

Laborer

Habitat Construction
05.2022 - 08.2022

Farm Hand

Schweizer Farms
06.2021 - 08.2021

Technical Certificate - Electric Lineworker

Western Colorado Community College

High School Diploma -

Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School
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