David Taliaferro
Oakdale,CA
Summary
Dedicated Journeyman Lineman with 6 years of experience in constructing, Maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electrical power systems. Proficient in adhering to safety protocols, troubleshooting electrical issues and working efficiently in inclement weather. Demonstrates excellent teamwork, customer service, communication and problem solving skills, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining safety and quality craftsmanship as the top priority. Continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth and development in the electrical utility industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 1245
12.2022 - Current
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment according to PG&E specifications.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines from pole and bucket lift.
- Hooked up transformers in single phase and three phase configurations.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Complied with Union, Company and industry standard procedures to achieve high-quality performance in a safe working environment with zero accidents resulting in lost time or injury.
- Proved successful working in a fast-paced environment to meet outage deadlines or get customer's power restored in a timely manner.
- Responded to numerous emergency outages and storm responses that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Extensive knowledge of PG&E material, construction specifications and safety procedures.
Apprentice Lineman
IBEW 1245
10.2017 - 12.2022
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Practiced Excellent housekeeping.
- Safely used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for aerial energized and de-energized work.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers and existing connections.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and underground residential distribution equipment.
- Responded to numerous storm caused outages such as Hurricanes and Ice storms.
- Performed maintenance projects including changing out poles, transformers, switches, reclosers, voltage regulators and many other system upgrades.
- Worked in a fast paced work environment to meet all project deadlines while still holding safety as my number one priority.
Apprentice Lineman
Power Secure Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as [Number] feet above ground.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers and existing connections.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
- Practiced excellent housekeeping.
Crane Operator
Avenia, Inc
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Operated 80 ton Link-Belt crane to set Transmission H-structures on 13 mile long transmission project.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Assisted in pulling, dead-ending and sagging of transmission conductor.
- Followed proper safety procedures when performing crane operations in proximity of energized distribution and transmission lines.
Education
Certificate - Electrical Line Worker Program
Northwest Lineman College
Oroville, CA03.2015
Skills
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Extremely Organized
- Exceptional housekeeping
- Knowledge of Energized and de-energized Electrical circuits
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Pole Climbing
- Outstanding Safety record
- Ability to analyze and understand Blueprints and Electrical Diagrams
- Helicopter Work
- Safety Compliance
- Overhead and Underground Distribution and Transmission Systems
- Operate Vehicles and Equipment used for Electrical construction and maintenance
- Knowledge of Local Union, OSHA and PG&E Safety Guidelines and Procedures
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 1245
12.2022 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
IBEW 1245
10.2017 - 12.2022
Apprentice Lineman
Power Secure Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2017
Crane Operator
Avenia, Inc
09.2015 - 09.2016
Certificate - Electrical Line Worker Program
Northwest Lineman College
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