Darius Crow
Kermit,TX
Summary
Skilled Lead Lineman with 5+ years of experience in line installation, repair and maintenance. Implements safe configurations to achieve and maintain functional lines. Careful technician bringing exceptional expertise to job sites. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineman Foreman
Ratliff Electric
Wink, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Supervised a team of linemen in the installation, repair, and maintenance of power lines.
- Trained new employees on proper safety protocols and procedures for working near power lines.
- Monitored crew progress to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Maintained detailed records of all line repairs, upgrades, and installations.
- Assessed job sites to determine the most efficient way of completing tasks safely.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Strung wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
- Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Roustabout
Diversified
Kermit, TX
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Inspected and operated pumps, valves, and pipelines for oil wells.
- Assisted in the repair and maintenance of machinery on well sites.
- Performed daily safety checks on all equipment used on rigs and well sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and transported tools, supplies, and other materials using trucks or trailers.
- Repaired or replaced broken parts on pumps, motors, engines, valves.
- Participated in job site clean-up activities such as removing debris from areas surrounding rigs and wells.
- Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
- Transported equipment from one job site to another.
- Participated in company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
Journeyman Lineman
Ratliff Electric
Wink, TX
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
Highway Maintenance Worker
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Mega Center
Kermit, TX
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, such as patching potholes and repairing guardrails.
- Operated heavy equipment, including snow plows, graders, sweepers, and asphalt spreaders.
- Maintained records of materials used and work performed on assigned projects.
- Inspected roadways and bridges for signs of deterioration or damage.
- Cleared debris from roadsides to ensure safe passage for motorists.
- Repaired traffic signs damaged by weather or accidents.
- Sealed cracks in pavement to prevent water infiltration and erosion.
- Responded to emergency situations involving hazardous materials spills on roadways.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kermit High School
Kermit, TX05-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Odessa College
Odessa, TXSkills
- Task Delegation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Employee Safety Training
- Decision-Making
- Heavy Lifting
- Repair work
- Pole setting
- Transformer removal
- Crew assistance
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Safety Procedures
Timeline
Lineman Foreman
Ratliff Electric
02.2021 - Current
Roustabout
Diversified
12.2020 - 02.2021
Journeyman Lineman
Ratliff Electric
04.2017 - 11.2017
Highway Maintenance Worker
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Mega Center
07.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Kermit High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Odessa College