Cody Jent
Lafayette,TN
Summary
Accomplished Lineman Foreman with a proven track record at MDR Construction, adept in crew management and electrical system maintenance. Skilled in deploying strategic decision-making and worker training to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in electrical distribution systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across multiple states.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineman Foreman
MDR Construction
01.2021 - Current
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Read and interpreted work plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Install overhead connections.
- Travel many states to perform storm restoration.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 5 employees.
- Change out hot poles for new fiber projects.
Lineman
Davis H. Elliot
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Lineman
MasTec
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
Apprentice Lineman
Groves Electrical Services
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Worked to string, splice, and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Installed and removed primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Traveled to many states, as part of disaster recovery response following widespread destruction resulting from storms.
Correctional Officer
Macon County Sheriff's Office
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
Education
Linework
Southeast Lineman Training Center
Trenton,GA08.2016
High School Diploma -
Macon County High School
Lafayette, TN05.2012
Skills
- Crew Management
- First Aid Training
- System Maintenance
- Bucket truck operation
- Electrical testing
- Lockout/Tagout
- Electrical system knowledge
- Electrical distribution systems
- Decision-Making
- Worker Training
Timeline
Lineman Foreman
MDR Construction
01.2021 - Current
Lineman
Davis H. Elliot
10.2020 - 01.2021
Lineman
MasTec
03.2020 - 10.2020
Apprentice Lineman
Groves Electrical Services
08.2016 - 03.2020
Correctional Officer
Macon County Sheriff's Office
07.2013 - 04.2016
Linework
Southeast Lineman Training Center
High School Diploma -
Macon County High School
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