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Colton Hofstetter

Moses Lake,WA

Summary

Highly-motivated Journeyman Lineman with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Lineman- Journeyman Lineman

Southwestern Line Constructors
Houston, TX
08.2020 - Current
  • Operated cranes and line equipment machines for the safe transportation of transformers and pole materials
  • Utilized necessary equipment such as hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to successfully complete projects
  • Accurately completed work by interpreting job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation
  • Successfully managed tasks on live and non-live circuits
  • Collaborated with company leaders, subcontractors, customers, and city inspectors on a daily basis to successfully execute construction projects
  • - Responded swiftly to emergencies and outages, offering essential assistance and manpower for repair work.
  • Performed maintenance and reconductoring work safely and efficiently
  • Worked independently in a fast-paced environment, exceeding productivity and quality expectations.
  • Prepared job sites with efficiency through the removal of debris and setup of materials and tools.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines along with auxiliary equipment.
  • Maintained a strong safety record with zero OSHA-recordable incidents
  • Adjusted wire lines by adding or removing wire using different types of splices, connectors, and clamps
  • Conducted thorough inspections of power lines and poles to identify potential damage, wear, interference, or degradation.
  • Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.

Electrical Construction Laboror/Crane Operator

Neppel Electric
Moses Lake, United States
11.2017 - 08.2020
  • Assisted co-workers with skilled work by relocating equipment, supplies, and tools to designated work areas
  • Inspected and tested electrical systems for identification of connection issues and system performance faults.
  • Installed electrical components, fixtures, and motors
  • Utilized hand and power tools as well as diagnostic equipment to successfully accomplish multiple tasks.
  • Repaired and replaced malfunctioning parts within existing systems.
  • Enhanced job efficiency and customer satisfaction through the consistent maintenance of organized and clean job sites.
  • Effectively pulled wire through various pathways, including conduits and wall/floor openings
  • Assisted with system installations, including trench digging and concrete breaking
  • Ensured accurate measurements and proficiently performed cuts to maximize resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • Operated 45-ton crane proficiently, executing precise setting of transformers and switch-gear.
  • Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.

Apprentice Lineman

Mountain States Line Constructors
Pueblo, CO
04.2012 - 04.2016
  • Operated cranes and line equipment machines for the safe transportation of transformers and pole materials
  • Utilized necessary equipment such as hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to successfully complete projects
  • Accurately completed work by interpreting job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation
  • Successfully managed tasks on live and non-live circuits
  • Collaborated with company leaders, subcontractors, customers, and city inspectors on a daily basis to successfully execute construction projects
  • - Responded swiftly to emergencies and outages, offering essential assistance and manpower for repair work.
  • Performed maintenance and reconductoring work safely and efficiently
  • Worked independently in a fast-paced environment, exceeding productivity and quality expectations.
  • Prepared job sites with efficiency through the removal of debris and setup of materials and tools.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines along with auxiliary equipment.
  • Maintained a strong safety record with zero OSHA-recordable incidents
  • Adjusted wire lines by adding or removing wire using different types of splices, connectors, and clamps
  • Conducted thorough inspections of power lines and poles to identify potential damage, wear, interference, or degradation.
  • Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.

Education

Journeyman Lineman -

Southwestern Line Constructors
Houston
07-2024

Introduction To Line Trade - Electrical

Volta Outside Line School
Warrenton, Oregon

High School Diploma -

Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake, WA
05-2009

Skills

  • Electrical Theory
  • Electrical system knowledge
  • Troubleshooting
  • Construction and maintenance on distribution, transmission, and substation
  • First Aid Training
  • Construction principles
  • Safety Procedures

Certification

  • Journeyman Lineman Ticket #7847196
  • NCCCO Crane certification
  • Eica Crane Certification
  • Class A CDL
  • Osha Ten card
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Pole Top Rescue Certified
  • Wood Pole Certified
  • Lattice Tower Certified

Timeline

Apprentice Lineman- Journeyman Lineman

Southwestern Line Constructors
08.2020 - Current

Electrical Construction Laboror/Crane Operator

Neppel Electric
11.2017 - 08.2020

Apprentice Lineman

Mountain States Line Constructors
04.2012 - 04.2016

Journeyman Lineman -

Southwestern Line Constructors

Introduction To Line Trade - Electrical

Volta Outside Line School

High School Diploma -

Moses Lake High School
  • Journeyman Lineman Ticket #7847196
  • NCCCO Crane certification
  • Eica Crane Certification
  • Class A CDL
  • Osha Ten card
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Pole Top Rescue Certified
  • Wood Pole Certified
  • Lattice Tower Certified
Colton Hofstetter