Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Sumpter Ultilities
07.2016 - Current
Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Worked on both dead and energized lines.
Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
Fabrication Welder
Anderson Welding
01.2016 - 06.2016
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Lube Technician
Landrum Lube
10.2013 - 01.2016
Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
Educated customers on vehicle systems operation and recommended regular maintenance schedules to promote optimal vehicle functionality.