Dalton Crain
Mount Hermon,LA
Summary
Apprentice Lineman with extensive experience at Bird Electric Service and Soggy Bottoms, excelling in power line installation and electrical system maintenance. Proven ability to ensure safety compliance while effectively troubleshooting issues. Skilled in operating heavy equipment and coordinating projects, consistently delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Soggy Bottoms
Hammond, LA
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted with installation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
- Operated tools and equipment for safe construction and repair projects.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment consistently.
- Conducted inspections of utility poles and lines for safety compliance.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project progress and challenges.
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Helped operate a digger truck and dug holes.
- Adhered to company standards regarding quality control procedures throughout all jobs.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers, and drills to complete tasks.
- Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the installation of new and existing power lines.
Boilermaker
Nooter Construction
St. Louis, MO
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Reading blueprints to plan and execute the assembly and installation of boilers
- Welding, bolting, or riveting components to construct, repair, or replace boiler parts
- Inspecting boilers for defects, leaks, or malfunctions and performing necessary maintenance
- Operating specialized equipment, including hoists, grinders, and cutting torches, during boiler fabrication or repair
- Dismantling old boilers and removing or replacing worn-out parts
- Monitoring and maintaining safe working conditions, including managing high-pressure systems
Apprentice Lineman
Bird Electric Service
Midland, TX
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained electrical distribution systems, including transformers, poles, and related equipment
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines
- Inspected power line components for safety hazards and operational issues
- Assisted in the installation of new and existing power lines
- Climbed utility poles to install or repair power lines
- Repaired downed power lines safely and efficiently
- Prepared work sites by removing brush, trees, stumps, rocks
- Operated aerial lifts to access hard-to-reach areas when necessary
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and drills to complete tasks
- Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites
- Followed safety protocols while operating bucket trucks, cranes and other heavy equipment
- Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner
- Adhered to company standards regarding quality control procedures throughout all jobs
- Ensured that all worksites were left clean upon completion of projects
- Provided customer service support by answering questions about electric services provided
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry best practices
- Monitored weather conditions regularly during outdoor work assignments
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving downed power lines or broken transformers
- Helped operate digger truck and dug rock holes
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety
- Maintained tools, equipment and vehicles in line with strict company standards
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service
- Kept street and security lights in good working order with regular maintenance
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift
Education
Electric Line Technician
Northshore Technical College
Greensburg, LA05-2022
Skills
- Electrical system maintenance
- Power line installation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Electrical troubleshooting
Certification
- Up to date CDL
- Electric Line Technician Certified
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Soggy Bottoms
03.2025 - Current
Boilermaker
Nooter Construction
09.2024 - 01.2025
Apprentice Lineman
Bird Electric Service
08.2022 - 08.2024
Electric Line Technician
Northshore Technical College
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