Clayton Cokley
Jones Drilling
Royal,IL
5
Certification
16
Years of experience
Work History
Drilling Operator
1 Year 5 Months- Managed drilling equipment operations to guarantee efficient installation of transmission towers and renewable energy structures.
- Monitored crew activities during travel to support operational efficiency.
- Assisted with personnel accommodations and per diem distributions for optimal support.
- Oversaw team member work hours to enhance overall productivity.
- Assisted clients in selecting job placement options and suitable locations.
- Trained team members on operational procedures and safety measures.
- Transported equipment all over the US utilizing my Class A CDL, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety regulations.
Apprentice Lineman
2 Years 5 Months- Executed safe and precise operation of specialized machinery, including bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cranes.
- Collaborated with linemen to execute installation of new power poles under supervisor guidance.
- Executed accurate completion of paperwork pertaining to job site activities, including time cards and material usage reports.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain optimal working conditions on-site.
- Conducted thorough inspections of power lines to identify damage or wear before executing repairs or upgrades.
- Ensured compliance of all materials with industry standards prior to project implementation.
- Executed daily maintenance protocols for all tools, vehicles, and equipment utilized on job site .
- Oversaw installation, testing, and maintenance of transformers, regulators, and electrical
- Installed underground cable within trenches and conduits to ensure reliable connections .
- Replaced and realigned damaged poles to ensure structural integrity.
- Executed manual cable retrieval from large reels mounted on trucks.
- Executed installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution and transmission systems, ensuring optimal functionality of conduits, cables, wires, and associated equipment.
- Facilitated preparation and completion of work assignments in collaboration with team members.
- Applied insulation and fireproofing materials to conductors and joints to enhance safety and performance.
- Operated excavators for grading, trenching, site preparation, and material handling.
- Maintained safe digging practices around utilities, slopes, and confined work zones.
- Coordinated with foremen and ground crews to complete excavation tasks efficiently.
- Documented equipment conditions and reported maintenance needs to minimize downtime.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
Farming
11 Years 9 Months- Operated heavy equipment to move materials, load trucks, and support site productivity.
- Inspected machinery before use and reported maintenance issues to reduce downtime.
- Performed routine cleaning and basic upkeep to keep equipment ready for daily use.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Operated tractors, tillers, and harvest equipment safely during planting and collection activities.
- Maintained soil conditions through rotation, composting, and field preparation routines.
- Coordinated daily field tasks, supporting workflow efficiency and completion of farming priorities.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
Education
Line-Work
High School Diploma
Skills
Physical endurance
Ground lines
Operate vehicles
First Aid/CPR
Emergency Response
Team building
Adaptability
Rigging skills
Professionalism
Time management abilities
Reliability
Construction principles
Written and verbal communication
Electrical power line installation
Hole digging
Bucket truck operation
Underground cabling
Electrical testing
Repair work
Hand and power tools
Grounding procedures
Hand-tool proficiency
Hazard removal
Communication Skills
Maintain safety
Vehicle operation
Blueprint Reading
Problem-solving aptitude
Electrical Safety
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Steel tower erecting
Company radio usage
Crew assistance
Chain hoist operation
Transformer removal
Safety meetings
Trenching
Troubleshooting
Lockout/Tagout
Fall protection
Vegetation management
Pole setting
Certification
- CDL Class A
- CPR Certified
- Pole top rescue
- OSHA 11.5
- Digger operator
Timeline
Drilling Operator
Jones Drilling
02.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Apprentice Lineman
Foothills Energy
08.2022 - 01.2025Read More
Farming
Family
07.2010 - 04.2022Read More
Unity High School
High School Diploma
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NALTC Line School
Line-Work
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