Cody Westendorf
Mitchells,SD
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated, and eager to learn the combination of knowledge and skills provided to enhance my career. I work extremely well in both individual and team aspects, while having the work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and company objectives. Looking forward to progressing my career and Knowledge in the powerline Industry, for hopes one day becoming a Journeyman Lineman.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APPRENTICE LINEMAN
Watts Electric
05.2023 - Current
- Performed daily maintenance of all tools, vehicles, and equipment used on job sites
- Operate equipment such as Digger trucks, 100, 77, and 55 ft bucket trucks
- Set steal, wood, and direct buried metal poles
- Built/Framed 69kv Switch
- Pulled/sagged/Clipped/Deadened 477 T2 Bundle
- Operate Rope Machine, and Hardline for Pulling wire
- Hauled Permitted loads such as excavator, and drill rig to job sites over the mid west
- Performed Three phase hot pole change out
- Performed 100 amp stem terminations
- Performed 100 amp elbow Installation
CRISES MEMBER
Abbott House
01.2021 - Current
- Enforced and maintained safety and quality standard operating procedures
- Control and maintain situations from becoming dangerous to staff and other reidents
12R (INTERIOR ELECTRICIAN)
SD ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
08.2018 - Current
- Uphold and Maintain the Army Values
- Understand local rules and regulations
- Install junction boxes, breakers, and panel boards up to 200 amps
- Installing Rough-Ins in Residential and Commercial buildings
TRUCK DRIVER/FARM HAND (SEASONAL)
Roth Farms
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Operating & Maintaining heavy equipment such as Tractors, Gravity Wagons, Combines, Semi-Trucks
- Transporting grain to local Coops
- Working long extensive hours until field is complete
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
Bechen Electric
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Inspected and upgraded existing wiring systems to comply with current standards.
- Arranged wiring and fixtures in preparation for installations.
- Determined proper methods and materials to complete cost repairs within budget.
- Worked with 120, 277 voltages
Education
POWERLINE CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE -
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell05.2023
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE - undefined
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD05.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Kimball High School
KIMBALL, SD05.2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- Hand and Power Tools
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Assembly Instructions
- Electrical and Mechanical Schematics
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Heavy Lifting
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Class A South Dakota CDL Driver License
- CPR/AED Certified
- Qualified Climber for Wooden Poles
- OSHA 10
- Certified Electrical Apprentice
Timeline
APPRENTICE LINEMAN
Watts Electric
05.2023 - Current
TRUCK DRIVER/FARM HAND (SEASONAL)
Roth Farms
11.2021 - 12.2022
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
Bechen Electric
04.2021 - 07.2021
CRISES MEMBER
Abbott House
01.2021 - Current
12R (INTERIOR ELECTRICIAN)
SD ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
08.2018 - Current
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE - undefined
Mitchell Technical College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Kimball High School
POWERLINE CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE -
Mitchell Technical College
community service
KWLPG Wrestling, ASSISTANT COACH, KIMBALL, SD, 2022-12, Present