David King
Zirconia,NC
Summary
Versatile lineman with leadership experience and a strong record in overhead and underground electrical work. Skilled in bucket truck operation, cable splicing, and emergency repairs. Focused on safe operations, quality workmanship, and minimizing service interruptions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineman
Sumter Utilities
Henderson, North Carolina
05.2025 - Current
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines, contributing to continuous power supply for customers.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
- Climbed poles and operated bucket trucks to repair energized utility lines.
- Assisted with outage restoration and emergency line repairs to minimize service interruptions.
- Installed overhead power lines and service equipment for Sumter Utilities field crews.
- Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
- Installed transformers, meters, regulators, and other electrical components to enhance system reliability.
- Adhered to local, state, and federal regulations governing electrical transmission and distribution.
Senior Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
Henderson, North Carolina
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department while ensuring high standards of quality control.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Provided guidance to team members in resolving complex issues or complaints.
- Coached, mentored and trained junior team members on their roles and responsibilities.
- Oversaw training and development programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Implemented systems for tracking employee attendance, leave requests, overtime.
- Participated in recruitment processes such as interviewing potential candidates.
- Analyzed operational data to identify areas requiring improvement or optimization.
- Led Chick-fil-A team members through front counter and drive-thru shifts.
Department Manager
Ingles Markets Inc
Hendersonville, North Carolina
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Lead and manage a team of 15 employees in the Department, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
- Coached and trained new staff on department policies and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team.
- Monitored department performance, aligning activities with sales and profit objectives while reducing waste and identifying revenue opportunities.
- Executed targeted merchandising and promotional plans to meet department sales goals.
- Supervised and developed team members, improving overall capability and supporting their professional growth.
- Coordinated backroom organization and product rotation for stock control
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kingdom Academy
Hendersonville, NC02-2024
Skills
- Overhead line installation
- Power line installation
- Energized line repair
- Transformer installation
- Underground cable splicing
- Cable splicing
- High Voltage Equipment Handling
- Electrical safety compliance
- Electrical systems
- Electrical testing
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Bucket truck operation
- Hand and power tools
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Trenching
- Hole digging
- Power line maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Team communication
- High Voltage Equipment Handling
Timeline
Lineman
Sumter Utilities
05.2025 - Current
Senior Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
03.2023 - 04.2025
Department Manager
Ingles Markets Inc
01.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Kingdom Academy