Craig Bruse Jr.
Eagleville,PA
Summary
Eager student right, out of high school, was very interested in the outdoor electrical trade. In June 2005 began work as a shop employee tasked with making forms, bolt patterns, steel cages. Maintaining equipment,tooling and material were also jobs I was tasked with at multiple electrical contractors. I later obtained a Class A CDL, at the age of 18, hauling equipment/ material for field crews. Then in the summer of 06' began working in the field as a Groundman eventually earning my way up to Equipment Operator. After 2 1/2 years, of hard work, I began my Apprenticeship as a Lineman. For 4 years I served my Apprenticeship up and down the East Coast working on a variety of Outdoor Electrical Projects. Armour and Sons Electric(Traffic Signalization), Miller Bros. Electric(Traffic Signalization, Commerical,Utility), Carr and Duff(Traffic Signalization, Commerical,Utility), MJ Electric (Utility), JBL Electric(Utility), Matrix(Substation), Fry Electric(Utility) and RIggs Distler (Utility, Commercial) are just a few of the contactor's I was employed under. After proudly graduating my apprenticeship program I became a passionate Journeyman Lineman. Currently employed at Henkles and McCoy. Proficient with working both energized and de-energized lines overhead and underground. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment. Solid safety record. Attentive and detail-oriented with unblemished history. Well-versed in handling tasks such as pole replacements and reconducting with little oversight. Skilled at troubleshooting and replacing circuits along with a variety of electrical equipment. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 126
Collegeville, PA
06.2006 - Current
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Assisted in constructing fiber optic networks by pulling cables aerial and through conduit runs .
- Worked with team(s) to install cables, poles and electrical equipment.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Performed trouble shooting, installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves and cable splicing.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Installed and repaired traffic signal cabinets and loop detection systems.
- Replaced damaged or worn components in signal systems such as lights, wiring, circuit boards, and control boxes.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls regarding malfunctioning intersections or accidents involving traffic signals.
- Installed new traffic signals on existing poles or constructed new poles for the installation of signals.
- Installed multiple size and type of underground conduits and junction boxes.
- Installed a multitude of, different size and type, conductors aerial and underground.
- Operated multiple pieces of equipment such as skid steers, backhoes, ram-hoes, variety of vermeer's, trenchers, line trucks, knuckle booms, vac trucks and aerial lifts.
- Utilized hand signals, verbal communication and brightly colored signs to direct traffic around construction sites.
Education
Outdoor Electrical Commercial/Utitlity
NJATC North Eastern Apprenticeship And Training
Douglassville, PA08-2012
High School Diploma -
Harry S Truman High School
Levittown, PA06-2005
Principles of Learning
Electrical Training Alliance
Ann Arbor, MIElements Of Trade Teaching
Electrical Training Alliance
Ann Arbor, MIDesigning, Developing And Delivering Instruction.
Electrical Training Alliance
Ann Arbor, MIIntroduction To Instructional Technology
Electrical Training Alliance
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- Heavy Lifting/Rigging
- Knot Tying
- Repair Work
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Heavy and Light Equipment Operation
- Pole Setting
- Grounding Procedures and Techniques
- Electrical System Knowledge
- Electrical Power Line Maintenance
- Electrical Equipment Operating
- Wire Splicing
- Underground and Overhead Distribution
- Substation
- Traffic Signalization
- Fault Locate
- Manual Underground Locate
- Hand and Power Tools
- Lineman Rodeo
- Outdoor Electrical Instruction
Affiliations
- Motor Sports
- Carpenter
- Mechanic
- Educator
- Lacrosse
- Snowboarding
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- Basic Life Support
- Exelon LOTO
- Signalman/Rigger
- TWIC
- Flagmen
- The United States Department of Labor Certification of LIneman
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 126
06.2006 - Current
Outdoor Electrical Commercial/Utitlity
NJATC North Eastern Apprenticeship And Training
High School Diploma -
Harry S Truman High School
Principles of Learning
Electrical Training Alliance
Elements Of Trade Teaching
Electrical Training Alliance
Designing, Developing And Delivering Instruction.
Electrical Training Alliance
Introduction To Instructional Technology
Electrical Training Alliance
- First Aid
- CPR
- Basic Life Support
- Exelon LOTO
- Signalman/Rigger
- TWIC
- Flagmen
- The United States Department of Labor Certification of LIneman
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