David Varney
Crowley,TX
Summary
Skilled Signal Systems Technician with a robust background in electric system maintenance and street light troubleshooting. Excelled in hardware installation and customer service. Proven leadership in supervising crews to exceed project standards, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Signal Systems Technician I
City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works
Fort Worth, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the maintenance and repair of electric systems, such as control cabinets, associated wiring, and lights.
- Familiarity with the components of ATC and Caltrans cabinets.
- Familiarity with the software and operations of Intelight 2070 Controllers.
- Constructed and repaired signal system standard arms, and poles.
- Efficiently installed PTZ camera systems for data gathering at intersections.
- Worked with, and became proficient in, software and computer systems related to signal systems, including but not limited to Q-free Maxtime, VueWorks, Maxview, Next Set-up tool, Miovision, MX tools, polara setup.
- Worked with Microsoft Office.
- Operation of bucket trucks and line trucks.
Class C Lineman
Standard Utility Construction Inc.
Denton, TX
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Troubleshooted, repaired, and maintained street light systems, both Underground and Overhead.
- Installed street lights and security lights, including wiring and fixture mounting.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Inspected connections between various components of an electric system such as switches, fuses, relays.
- Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
- Climbed poles utilizing safety equipment, to access and repair electrical lines.
- Operated bucket trucks and other heavy machinery safely to access overhead lines.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Utilized volt meters, ampmeters, and other testing devices to assess and ensure system functionality.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
- Inspected electrical systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Replaced faulty transformers with new ones according to industry standards.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Working Foreman
CanFer (Now Northstar Utilities)
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Supervised Crew in the maintenance, repair, and installation of Underground Electric Distribution Systems
- Operate equipment such as Mini-excavators, Backhoes, Bucket trucks and Line Truck
- Read and implement "as-built" schematics for installation of Underground distribution components
- Maintained knowledge of customer specifications in installation of transformers, pole risers, pull boxes, hand holes, pedestals, switchgears, sectionalizers, conduit, and conductor cable.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, labor costs, material expenditures.
- Kept crew moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Ensured job sites were in compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepared invoices for customers upon completion of contracted jobs.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Adhered to all safety guidelines established by OSHA while overseeing underground operations.
- Supervised subcontractors such as bore crews working on-site ensuring they adhere to company standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crowley High School
Crowley, TX05-2011
Skills
- System maintenance
- Electric and street light system troubleshooting
- Bucket truck operation
- Customer service and computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to read and implement schematics and blueprints
- Hardware installation
- Set-up of Detection systems such as Miovision, Iteris, advanced radars, and ground loops
- proficiency in audible pedestrian systems such as Polara
- Proficient with Intelight 2070 controllers
- troubleshooting with Caltrans and ATC cabinets
- Ability to work in all environments, including working around mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises
Timeline
Signal Systems Technician I
City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works
05.2024 - Current
Class C Lineman
Standard Utility Construction Inc.
05.2021 - 02.2024
Working Foreman
CanFer (Now Northstar Utilities)
01.2019 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Crowley High School
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