Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Cody Kulesa

Bridgeville,PA

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in equipment operation and maintenance, notably with PRT (Pittsburgh Regional Transit). Excelled in roles requiring the use of heavy machinery and safety management to enhance operational efficiency. Proven track record in materials transportation and fostering team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to train peers and improve processes, significantly contributing to project success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Equipment Operator/Equipment Maintainer

PRT (Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2024 - Current
  • Operate special equipment to help maintain rail services and keep our railroads safe and up to code.
  • Maintaining and operating the tamper (Harsco) from inside and outside of the machine.
  • Maintaining and operating the KGT to assist rail crews with the cleanup of the rail system and repairing old rail systems.
  • Maintaining and operating the Linecar (M4) requires extensive knowledge from past training with Plaser and Cummins mechanics to keep this machine running when it is needed during the most dire times, especially in cases where it needs to go out for overhead maintenance repairs.
  • Maintaining and operating the regulator to move ballast to polish off rail systems for a cleaner look.
  • Maintaining and operating the "Speed Swing" to assist with new build rail maintenance jobs, hauling heavy equipment trailers, and even simple cleanup jobs in city subways.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
  • Conducted regular inspections of work area for hazardous conditions that could impact safe operation of equipment.
  • Repaired minor malfunctions in the field by making adjustments and replacing parts as needed.
  • Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from trucks and trailers.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.

Overhead Working Foreman/Lineman

PRT (Pittsburgh Regional Transit)
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2020 - 02.2024
  • Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Climbed poles to access electrical components for maintenance and repair.
  • Participated in and held safety meetings and workshops to stay updated on industry practices and standards.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
  • Trained apprentices in basic lineman duties such as climbing poles or installing wires.
  • Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
  • Measured, cut, bent and installed conduit systems used to protect electrical wiring from damage.
  • Performed routine maintenance on all power line vehicles used in operations.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting outages by identifying problems with the electricity supply system.
  • Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
  • Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
  • Spliced wires and soldered connections to complete circuitry for effective power distribution.
  • Utilized volt meters, ammeters, and other testing devices to assess and ensure system functionality.
  • Documented work performed, including repairs made and materials used, for record-keeping purposes.
  • Inspected equipment for safety hazards, such as corrosion or faulty wiring.
  • Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
  • Installed protective devices such as fuses, circuit breakers and lightning arrestors.
  • Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
  • Connected high voltage electric lines to substations using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
  • Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.

Fiber Optic Splicer/Coax Splicer

Kanaan Communications
Carnegie, PA
02.2014 - 03.2020
  • Reviewed line drawings to locate and splice buried fiber optic cables.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and efficiently while maintaining a professional attitude at all times.
  • Identified potential safety hazards associated with fiber optic installations.
  • Tested new equipment to verify compatibility with existing systems.
  • Strung cables between newly installed or existing poles and restrung cables due to damage or sagging.
  • Programmed various types of network hardware such as switches, routers.
  • Worked with truck-mounted reels to complete large installation projects.
  • Terminated and spliced single-mode and multi-mode fibers using fusion splicing techniques.
  • Communicated with customers to access work areas and explain work.
  • Conducted tests on fiber optic cables and corrected faults.
  • Inspected all materials prior to installation for any damage or defects.
  • Pulled lines to proper tension for safety and durability of installation work.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss project progress and provide feedback on areas needing improvement.
  • Installed, tested and maintained fiber optic cables in both aerial and underground environments.
  • Handled multiple simultaneous deployment projects against strict deadlines.
  • Provided technical support to internal staff on proper installation methods for fiber optic cabling systems.
  • Established and modified networks and computers at businesses, schools, government buildings, medical facilities and homes.
  • Maintained records of splice closures, termination boxes, patch panels.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of fiber optic networks including OTDR testing.
  • Ensured that all work complies with local building codes as well as industry standards.
  • Performed splicing, bonding, grounding and terminations of cables.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Trained crew members how to safely climb telephone poles on easement jobs that were not truck accessible.
  • Installation of power supplies and training on the correct ways to wire them in a safe and professional-looking manner.
  • Traveling from state to state to help maintain services during harsh weather all across the U.S.
  • Part of the emergency call-out response team for fiber outages and storm damage repair.
  • Installing and training on new build construction, including drilling and setting telephone poles, installing new lines, and splicing in new cable lines to service new houses and businesses.

Education

High School Diploma -

Canon McMillan High School
Canonsburg, PA
06-2013

Skills

  • Materials transportation
  • Equipment testing
  • Crane operation
  • Construction management
  • Worksite safety
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Backhoe operation
  • Demolition procedures
  • Proficient with the Linecar (M4)
  • Daily reporting
  • Equipment operations
  • General labor
  • Following project plans
  • Site preparation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Road construction
  • High Voltage Training
  • Altitude training
  • Computers
  • People, person
  • Equipment inspections
  • Team Player

Certification

  • Special Equipment 10-day course completion certificate
  • CDL Class B
  • Overhead Truck Training (710, 845, 752, 753, 755, 724)
  • Ladder, scissor lift, JLG-trained
  • Pole climbing certification
  • Power Supply Safety Trained
  • Excavator trained
  • High Voltage Trained
  • Trained on various special equipment (M4, Tamper, KGT, Regulator, Speed Swing)
  • Trained on various crane equipment, including M4, Derrick diggers, and pole-setting trucks
  • Underground cabling and digging,
  • Electrical grounding
  • Bucket Truck Certified
  • Forklift Certified
  • Fire Safety Trained
  • Leveling training (outriggers for leveling trucks and equipment)

References

  • Bob Byus - (304) 812-0018, Former Supervisor, Kanaan Communications
  • Derrick Miller - (412) 320-9017, Former Supervisor, PRT Power Dept
  • Rob Lukaszewicz - (412) 508-7926, Former Co-Worker, Kanaan Communications

Timeline

Special Equipment Operator/Equipment Maintainer

PRT (Pittsburgh Regional Transit
02.2024 - Current

Overhead Working Foreman/Lineman

PRT (Pittsburgh Regional Transit)
03.2020 - 02.2024

Fiber Optic Splicer/Coax Splicer

Kanaan Communications
02.2014 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Canon McMillan High School
Cody Kulesa