Cody Linder
Lincoln,NE
Summary
I am a safety driven individual that is always willing to learn and improve my skill in the utility line trade. I have experience in troubleshooting issues and communicating with others to find a solution. I am not afraid to ask questions for further clarification or understanding of a task. Safety for myself and for my fellow teammates is my number one priority.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Technician 1st Class
Lincoln Electric Systems
10.2022 - Current
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Worked with blast shield and rubber gloving procedures.
- Lead crews in the absence of a crew leader.
- Operated a verity of machinery safely to complete work.
Journeyman Lineman
Nebraska Public Power District
07.2016 - 09.2022
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors in both dead and energized situations.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Hung and replaced transformers and built three phase banks.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Created work orders in SAP for both line work and vehicle work.
Apprentice Lineman
McCook Public Power
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Utility Line
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE05.2016
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Columbus, NE05.2012
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Electrical distribution systems
- Three-phase experience
- Bucket truck operation
- Repair work
- Digger truck operation
- Hot work
- Grounding
- Switching
- Creating work orders in SAP
Timeline
Line Technician 1st Class
Lincoln Electric Systems
10.2022 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Nebraska Public Power District
07.2016 - 09.2022
Apprentice Lineman
McCook Public Power
05.2016 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Utility Line
Northeast Community College
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
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