Cody Burke
palmer lake
Summary
- I am a Hardworking Leadership Team Member bringing great personnel management and motivational abilities. Helps drive team growth and enhance results through hands-on, proactive oversight of daily operations. Always ready to help personnel and managers achieve shared goals.
- I reflect the proper skills, responsibilities, initiative & leadership to be a valuable asset for any company/ department. I personally hold my self to a high standard when is comes to strong verbal communication, punctuality, leadership, team building, problem solving, morale, and cohesion. I am Committed to the process that come with perfecting any skill or task given to me.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
IBEW Local 113
Colorado Springs
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted with installation and maintenance of overhead and underground power lines.
- Operated various tools and equipment for line construction and repair tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed daily.
- Supported experienced linemen in troubleshooting electrical problems on-site.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of electrical systems.
- Maintained tools and equipment in safe, operable condition at all times.
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
- Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and drills to complete tasks.
- Adhered to company standards regarding quality control procedures throughout all jobs.
- Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Maintained electrical distribution systems, including transformers, poles, and related equipment.
- Assisted in the installation of new and existing power lines.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Spliced wires and soldered connections to complete circuitry for effective power distribution.
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
Transmission Lineman
Kiewit Corporation
Colorado Springs
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted safety inspections of tools and equipment before use.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical issues in various projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on job sites.
- Operated bucket trucks and other equipment for line work tasks.
- Followed established safety protocols during all work activities.
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems and components.
- Documented daily activities and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
- Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes, and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- 230 kV and 500 kV existing line reconductor and new line build. Work included installing and uninstalling grounds, setting up EPZ (Equal Potential Zone), pulling in new wire, clipping in, pressing dead ends, making jumpers, and hanging spiral and bolt dampers on steel structures.
- Operating Terex and Altec buckets and cranes safely and effectively.
- Assisting in pulling cable, including double and triple bundle conductor, with wire pulling equipment or air support.
- Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
Fort Carson
09.2015 - 05.2021
- Led infantry squad in tactical operations and combat training exercises.
- Coordinated mission planning and execution with multiple military units.
- Trained soldiers on weapons handling and operational procedures.
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure troop safety during missions.
- Managed equipment maintenance and logistics for squad operations.
- Developed team strategies to enhance unit cohesion and performance.
- Supervised daily drills to maintain readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Provided guidance to squad members on tactical operations, battle drills, and mission objectives.
- Inspected subordinate's uniforms, weapons, and gear before going out on missions.
- Combat deployment to Afghanistan.
- Safely led soldiers in multiple direct combat patrols.
- Collaborated and directly contributed to over 15 strategic building operations, designed to provide safeguards for Afghan locals.
- Led and directed the security coverage of civil affairs teams in hostile environments, while allowing humanitarian aid to successfully reach the local population.
- Mentoring soldiers in and out of uniform to instill trust and values that would make a good soldier and a phenomenal person.
Education
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO08-2024
Merchant Book 1 - Lineman College
Trinidad Junior State College
Colorado Springs, CO11-2021
High School Diploma -
Rosenwald
Panama City, FL05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Pikes Peak Regional Fire Academy
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- CDL Class A (no restrictions)
- High Voltage Safety training
- Frequent helicopter flights/training
- OSHA 1910269
- Flagger
- 120 hours of underground power systems
- Forklift and crane operations
- NJATC Math Course Certification
- First aid training
- 170 hours of overhead power systems
- Firefighter 1 certification
- Hazmat awareness and operations certification
- Basic wildland firefighter S130/190
- L-180 Human Factors in Wildland Service
- Vehicle maintenance
- Fall protection
- Traffic control
- Grounding procedures
- Hazard identification
- Effective communication
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Workflow efficiency
- Troubleshooting skills
- Power line installation
- Overhead distribution
- Underground distribution
- Team leadership skills
- Teamwork and leadership qualities
- Group exercise leadership
- Motivational leadership
- Leadership and communication
- Group prayer leadership
Affiliations
I Spend alot of my free time with family and friends and being out in the mountains hiking or fly fishing. I have a dog that is my everything and do everything with. My hobbies are bushcrafting, fly fishing, tying flies, snowboarding, working out, helping others, and teaching.
Certification
- CDL Class A
- First aid/CPR
- NJATC math
- Fire 1
- Hazmat awareness and operations
- OSHA 10
- Basic Wildland Firefighter S130/190
- L-180 Human Factors in Wildland Service
- Merchant Book 1 lineman apprentice
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
IBEW Local 113
09.2023 - 12.2024
Transmission Lineman
Kiewit Corporation
10.2022 - 09.2023
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
09.2015 - 05.2021
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Pikes Peak State College
Merchant Book 1 - Lineman College
Trinidad Junior State College
High School Diploma -
Rosenwald
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Pikes Peak Regional Fire Academy