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Cody Linney

Slidell,LA

Summary

I am motivated to learn new trades and skills. Interested in growing a career and fostering leadership capabilities. Heavy Construction back ground.

I am looking for an employer that values their employees, offers a challenge, and will allow me to grow along side with them. With the right employer there is nothing, as a team we can not achieve.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Hand

Coastal Bend Roustabouts
07.2011 - 02.2013

Oilfeild construction, Hooking up tank batteries/salt water disposals. Running all pipelines to and from tank batteries/salt water disposals. Also natural gas setups.

  • Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Provid accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
  • Safely operated heavy equipment such as backhoe, mini excavator, skid steer and forklift
  • Aid crews in joining, wrapping and sealing sections of pipe.
  • Tended to pumps, compressors and generators
  • Operated variety of tools, includeing pressure washers, jackhammers, drills, saws, grinders and blowtorches.
  • Prepared new construction sites by digging, moving dirt or compacting space.
  • Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Used required tools to complete jobs, including hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices.
  • Safely directed traffic through and around job site.

Communication site specialist

Capital tower
02.2013 - 02.2018
  • Upgrade cell sites for US Cellular, Verizon, and AT&T nationwide.
  • Build shelters to install all new equipment and steel on the tower top.
  • 2 in one rigging systems. Static tag rigging systems, and combination rigging systems
  • Identified and resolved potential structural issues.

Tower Forman

MasTec Network Solutions
Houston, TX
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Kept track of company assets, including trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies.
  • Identified issues with antenna system components and applied troubleshooting techniques.
  • Assisted workers with installation of RF components, which included antennas, diplexers and radios.
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Transferred to Louisiana 02/19 for T-MOBILE

Forman/partner

International Telecommunications Technicians
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Managed corporate and LLC-based legal transactions, coordinating document flow and logistical preparation for complex transactional closings.
  • Chaired partner meetings to drive discussion of matters important to firm operations, keeping discourse on-topic and moving at efficient pace.
  • Worked with leadership to strategize and introduce office initiatives.
  • Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
  • Promoted new business and expanded firm's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government and industry events.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Observed corporate rules and regulations and safety procedures.
  • Kept meticulous records of all correspondence with customers for future reference.

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  • Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Addressed employee concerns regarding demotion and termination.
  • Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
  • Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
  • Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across production calendars and programs.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.

Helper

South Texas Acid And Cement
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Installed safety measures to prevent serious hazards such as shaft collapse.
  • Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
  • Verified PPE integrity and operation before embarking on daily journeys to reach extraction sites.
  • Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
  • Kept equipment working properly with regular upkeep and planned preventive maintenance.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Delivered Product or Service to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.

Tower Technician 3/ Forman

MasTec
Jackson, MS
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
  • Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
  • Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
  • Performed tower construction at heights while maintaining focus on safety.
  • Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
  • Leveraged sweep testing tools and test operation of tower transmission components.
  • Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands.
  • Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair.
  • Examined malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires or burned-out components.
  • Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies.
  • Calibrated and aligned components using scales, gauges and other measuring instruments.
  • Drove truck and trailer to and from job sites.

Forman

Northern Lights Communication
995 Check St. Wasilla, Ak
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Addressed issues with employees and customers to manage healthy conflict resolutions.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.

Tech 4

Betacom
Mobile, AL
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
  • Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
  • Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
  • Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
  • Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.

Utility Pole Inspection Forman

Osmose
Louisiana
05.2024 - Current
  • Improved project efficiency by implementing streamlined scheduling and resource allocation processes.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Optimized resource utilization for cost savings, carefully monitoring material usage and labor allocations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
  • Provided comprehensive training for new employees, ensuring their rapid integration into the team dynamic.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
  • Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
  • Successfully mitigated risks associated with complex projects by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate contingency plans.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.

Tower Forman

STG
Anchorage, AK
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new communication protocols.
  • Led a team of tower technicians in performing maintenance tasks, resulting in increased network reliability.
  • Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular equipment inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
  • Reduced downtime by promptly identifying and resolving technical issues with tower equipment.
  • Increased project completion rates through close monitoring of team progress and effective resource allocation.
  • Maintained accurate records of completed work, providing transparency into the progress of ongoing projects.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by creating detailed schedules and delegating tasks to appropriate team members.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through regular communication and proactive problem-solving efforts, fostering trust and confidence in our services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodsboro High School
Woodsboro, TX
2013

Skills

  • Machine servicing
  • Safety procedures knowledge
  • Works well independently
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Valid DOT medical card, nationwide
  • Capable of working in confined spaces
  • Work within time frame
  • Effective at multi-tasking
  • Valid Texas driver's license
  • Possesses a reliable vehicle
  • Capable of heavy lifting
  • Self-motivated
  • Trouble shooting, fiber to RF equipment and lines
  • Can run odm fiber tester
  • Can run ATC light ret controller

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Bloodborn pathogens Certified
  • Comtrain Certification
  • Competent climber and rescuer Certified
  • Competent rigger Certification
  • Capstan certified
  • Jma certified
  • OSHA 30
  • Dot since 2014

Timeline

Utility Pole Inspection Forman

Osmose
05.2024 - Current

Tech 4

Betacom
09.2023 - 05.2024

Forman

Northern Lights Communication
06.2023 - 07.2023

Tower Technician 3/ Forman

MasTec
03.2022 - 06.2023

Tower Forman

STG
10.2021 - 02.2022

Helper

South Texas Acid And Cement
02.2021 - 10.2021

Forman/partner

International Telecommunications Technicians
11.2020 - 02.2021

Tower Forman

MasTec Network Solutions
02.2018 - 10.2020

Communication site specialist

Capital tower
02.2013 - 02.2018

Crew Hand

Coastal Bend Roustabouts
07.2011 - 02.2013

High School Diploma -

Woodsboro High School
Cody Linney