Christopher Walkowiak
East Northport
Summary
Utility worker with over 17 years of experience looking to further my career in field services focusing on outside technical line work. Eager to utilize my knowledge in fiber-optics aerial construction specifically fiber splicing and experience in quality assurance to grow within the telecommunication construction industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Specialist
Home Depot
East Northport
10.2025 - Current
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal product availability for customers.
- Coordinated stock replenishment processes, supporting seamless operational flow.
- Conducted regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Participated in physical inventory counts, enhancing accuracy and currency of inventory data.
CONSTRUCTION LINEMAN
Altice
Bethpage
01.2023 - 05.2026
- Executed aerial construction tasks to install and maintain utility lines.
- Performed fiber splicing, ran strand, feeder, and fiber-optics, installed and maintained pole to pole lines, and managed hardware attachment/detachment to ensure reliable connectivity.
- Responded to service interruptions and performed emergency repairs.
- Analyzed work order prints to ensure proper execution of assignment
- Collaborated with team members on work orders to create efficient labor plans, enhancing workflow and project turnaround.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety compliance during projects.
- Assisted in training new linemen on safety protocols and procedures.
- Operated various company trucks depending on work assignment (trailer tow, vans, construction vehicles, bucket trucks, etc.)
- Modified wire lengths by adding or removing wire, applying various splices, connectors, and clamps to maintain system integrity.
CONSTRUCTION QC SUPERVISOR
Lightspeed Construction Group
Tampa
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed quality control inspections on contractor work sites to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Executed QC checks on projection installations to verify adherence to specifications
- Quality Control inspections on Contractors
- Conducted training for contractors on aerial construction techniques to enhance safety and quality
- Oversaw payroll operations to maintain timely employee payments.
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Altice Technical Services/Altice USA
Hauppauge
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Installed products in residential homes and businesses, including cable, phone, and internet services, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Managed emergency and standby requests efficiently
- Diagnosed service issues by discussing concerns with clients, leading to timely and effective resolutions.
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective client interaction.
CONSTRUCTION LINEMAN
Altice Technical Services
Hauppauge
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Led Fiber to the Home project, overseeing installation and coordination.
- Installed cable, phone, and internet product in residential homes and businesses
- Executed QC checks and performed repairs to ensure proper installation of project
- Troubleshot issues with client to ensure time efficient and high-quality results
- Coordinated daily with team on work orders and developed plans to optimize labor efficiency
- Analyzed work order prints to ensure proper execution of assignment
- Provided mentorship and training to staff on aerial construction techniques.
- Worked with crew members and mentored them to achieve high quality results
- Exhibited strong communication skills to promote customer satisfaction
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Cablevision
Lindenhurst
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Installed products in residential homes and businesses, including cable, phone, and internet services
- Promoted to being responsible for emergency and standby requests
- Diagnosed client issues and resolved service matters to enhance customer satisfaction
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients
Education
Autobody Repair Certificate -
BOCES
Westbury, NYHigh School Diploma -
Hicksville High School
Hicksville, NYSkills
- Customer relationship management
- Quality control inspection
- Compliance verification
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Installation and maintenance
- Network troubleshooting
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Emergency response
- Training development
- Educating customers
- Effective communication
- Cable routing
Certification
- Versalift Tel/VT29N Series Aerial Trained
- MTA Roadway Worker Protection Certification
- Medical Examiner’s Certification, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Hobbies and Interests
- Restoration and auto-body repair
- Home construction
- Fishing
- Boating
- Bowling
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Inventory Specialist
Home Depot
10.2025 - Current
CONSTRUCTION LINEMAN
Altice
01.2023 - 05.2026
CONSTRUCTION QC SUPERVISOR
Lightspeed Construction Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Altice Technical Services/Altice USA
01.2020 - 01.2022
CONSTRUCTION LINEMAN
Altice Technical Services
01.2015 - 01.2020
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Cablevision
01.2009 - 01.2015
Autobody Repair Certificate -
BOCES
High School Diploma -
Hicksville High School