Dalton Heavner
Pittsfield,IL
Summary
Dynamic Fiber Optic Technician with a proven track record at Illinois Electric Cooperative, excelling in network troubleshooting and cable installation. Leveraging strong analytical skills and attention to detail, I effectively resolved complex issues, ensuring seamless connectivity and infrastructure integrity. Committed to safety and adaptability in high-pressure environments at all hours of the day.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Optic Technician
Illinois Electric Cooperative
08.2021 - Current
- Perform troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
- Conduct site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
- Plan layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Respond to service requests during and after business hours.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Troubleshoot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
- Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Lineman Intern
Illinois Electric Cooperative
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
Herdsman/Hired Hand
Heavner Family Farms
11.2009 - Current
- Perform inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
- Record and file documentation for all herding, birthing, and medical activities.
- Manage feed and inventory of facility.
- Plan, direct, delegate and perform daily chores for farm.
- Maintain animal wellness through illness assessment and medication administration.
- Monitor breeding practices and implement improved insemination practices.
- Assist with calf births and wellness management.
- Select animals for breeding and semen specimens to be used according to knowledge of animals, genetics and desired offspring characteristics.
- Work flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Lineworker
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL07-2021
Skills
- Technical training
- Cable installation
- Network documentation
- Network troubleshooting
- Equipment operation
- Aerial installations
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Decision-making
- Safety procedures
Accomplishments
- Illinois Association FFA State Vice President 2012-2013
- Illinois Association FFA Honorary State Degree
- Lincoln Land Community College Livestock Judging Team Member
- Member of the 2014 North American International Livestock Expo Champion Team Member and 9th overall Individual
Timeline
Fiber Optic Technician
Illinois Electric Cooperative
08.2021 - Current
Lineman Intern
Illinois Electric Cooperative
05.2021 - 08.2021
Herdsman/Hired Hand
Heavner Family Farms
11.2009 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Lineworker
Lincoln Land Community College
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