Donald Blankenship
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Apprenticeship position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Apprentice
Triple C Electric
Santa Clarita, California
09.2024 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance procedures on electrical systems.
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Identified problems with circuits or equipment using testing devices such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
Electrician Apprentice
Electric Etc
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Used hand tools such as screwdrivers and pliers to install wiring or conduit.
- Assisted electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components.
- Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
- Assisted electricians in testing existing electrical systems for compliance.
- Organized materials for jobsites and transported them to work areas.
- Connected cables from power sources to equipment using connectors, clamps.
- Installed outlets, switches, and circuit breakers according to code specifications.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Set up ladders and scaffolding when needed to access hard-to-reach places.
- Cut openings in walls or floors for running conduit pipes using saws or drills.
- Cleaned up job sites after completing assigned tasks by disposing off debris.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Identified faulty wiring connections and replaced them with new ones.
- Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to understand the scope of work required.
- Installed junction boxes according to local building codes for support purposes.
- Conducted basic tests on electrical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
Helper
Futronix
Thousand Oaks, CA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Pulled wire through walls, floors and ceilings of buildings according to wiring diagrams or blueprints.
- Assisted electricians with troubleshooting complex wiring issues.
- Worked cooperatively with other tradespeople during installations.
- Ensured that all cables were properly labeled and secured with ties or clamps.
- Determined the best route for pulling wires through walls, floors, attics and crawl spaces.
Education
Certificate -
Southeast Lineman Training Center
Trenton, GA04-2024
High School Diploma -
Royal High School
Simi Valley, CA06-2022
Skills
- Work Site Preparation
- Materials Handling
- Attention to Detail
- First Aid/CPR
- NSC Flagging Certification
- Climbing
- Bucket Truck Rescue
- Class A CDL
- Pole Top Rescue
- ET&D 10 Hour OSHA Training
- NCCER Crane Certification
- Digger Derrick Qualification
Education and Training
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Timeline
Electrical Apprentice
Triple C Electric
09.2024 - Current
Electrician Apprentice
Electric Etc
06.2022 - 10.2023
Helper
Futronix
07.2020 - 08.2020
Certificate -
Southeast Lineman Training Center
High School Diploma -
Royal High School