Dillon Deweese
Bushnell,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt by working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Team Fishel
Groveland, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Inspected poles, vaults, and equipment for safety and service
- Supervised Team Fishel utility construction crews across field operations and daily work assignments.
- Coordinated trenching, excavation, and backfill work to facilitate safe and effective underground utility installations.
- Inspected job sites for safety compliance, equipment readiness, and worksite hazards.
- Directed crew schedules, dispatch needs, and project priorities with field managers.
- Trained field workers on construction methods, safety rules, and company procedures.
- Monitored material use, tools, and vehicles for utility project support.
- Communicated with customers, inspectors, and contractors on active Team Fishel jobs.
- Resolved crew issues to sustain workflow and ensure project timelines across multiple utility work sites.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, and evaluated staff.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Delegated responsibilities to ensure efficient workflow and task completion. and monitored performance of project personnel.
Foreman
Team Fishel
Groveland, FL
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Directed pole setting, conductor installation, and equipment staging for crews.
- Led utility line crews for employer field operations and daily work assignments.
- Trained linemen on climbing, rigging, and safe switch procedures.
- Provided technical guidance and support to linemen during difficult tasks.
- Reviewed work orders, maps, and permits before dispatching employer resources.
- Communicated with supervisors, crews, and customers during outage restoration work.
- Maintained tools, trucks, and material supplies for field crew readiness.
- Ensured that all tools were properly maintained and stored correctly when not in use.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback as needed.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
Lineman
Team Fishel
Groveland, FL
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Repair damaged lines and restore power during outages and storm events.
- Install overhead conductors, transformers, and crossarms across utility service routes.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Install, spliced, tested, maintained and repaired aerial and underground cables for power distribution.
- Test circuits and verify voltage before performing maintenance on energized systems.
- Follow standard operating procedures when working on energized circuits while ensuring minimal disruption of services during repairs or upgrades.
- Ground lines and secure work zones to support safe utility operations.
- Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, and line tools for field work.
- Conducted line inspections to identify safety hazards or potential problems.
- Assisted in the construction of new lines by stringing wire between poles.
- Repaired service drops from pole to customer's building.
- Replaced damaged poles with new ones while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Utilized hand tools such as drills, screwdrivers, wrenches in performing repair work.
- Organized tools and supplies necessary for each job assignment.
- Loaded, unloaded material onto, from truck beds; transported materials from one location to another in a safe manner according to established procedures.
- Follow safety standards, work orders, and utility procedures throughout field repairs.
- Provided technical support related to electrical lineman activities as needed.
Apprentice
Team Fishel
Groveland, FL
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Climbed poles and towers to inspect conductors, insulators, and hardware
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Assisted line crews with overhead and underground power line maintenance
- Installed transformers, crossarms, and service equipment under supervision
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and hand tools during line repairs
- Supported outage restoration by setting poles and reconnecting service lines
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
- Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and drills to complete tasks.
- Ensured that all worksites were left clean upon completion of projects.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
Laborer
Team Fishel
Groveland, FL
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted Team Fishel utility crews with trenching, backfilling, and site cleanup.
- Supported cable pulling and conduit installation on Team Fishel job sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for Team Fishel construction projects.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Followed safety procedures while working around utilities and heavy equipment.
- Inspected tools and equipment before daily use on Team Fishel projects.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
Education
South Sumter High
Bushnell , FLSkills
- Utility construction
- Crew supervision
- Job site safety
- Safety compliance
- Underground utilities
- Overhead distribution
- Live line work
- Digger derrick operation
- Utility trenching
- Repair work
- Cable splicing
- Bucket truck operation
- Lockout/Tagout
- Protective equipment use
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certificate for line installation and repair
Timeline
Supervisor
Team Fishel
12.2024 - Current
Foreman
Team Fishel
06.2022 - 06.2024
Lineman
Team Fishel
06.2020 - 06.2022
Apprentice
Team Fishel
06.2017 - 06.2020
Laborer
Team Fishel
06.2015 - 06.2017
South Sumter High