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Donald Boles

Wytheville,VA

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. Proficient line worker comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment with a strong safety record.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

Appalachian Power
Wytheville, VA
01.2020 - Current
  • Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
  • Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
  • Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
  • Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
  • Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
  • Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.

Telephone Technician

Nichols Construction
Christiansburg, VA
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Diagnosed and repaired malfunctioning telephone lines or other communication components.
  • Ran wires between components and to outside cable systems.
  • Installed and repaired distribution racks and cables.
  • Climbed poles and ladders to install, maintain or inspect equipment.

Apprentice Lineman

Primoris T&D
Richmond, VA
12.2017 - 09.2018
  • Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
  • Provided customer service support by answering questions about electric services provided.
  • Inspected power line components for safety hazards and operational issues.
  • Maintained electrical distribution systems, including transformers, poles, and related equipment.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating bucket trucks, cranes and other heavy equipment.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations involving downed power lines or broken transformers.
  • Climbed utility poles to install or repair power lines.

Slitter Machine Operator

Klockner Pentaplast
Rural Retreat, VA
05.2015 - 09.2018
  • Calibrated the blades to ensure accurate cutting of materials at correct sizes.
  • Checked material against customer's order sheets prior to running it through the machine.
  • Weighed each roll of material before starting cutting process to ensure accuracy in measurements.
  • Read work orders carefully to determine job requirements and specifications.
  • Troubleshot various issues that arose during slitting operations.
  • Monitored machine operations to detect any malfunctions or errors in production process.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding production status updates.
  • Replaced worn out blades when necessary and adjusted blade pressure settings accordingly.

Education

Lineman Technical Certificate - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair

Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA
12-2017

High School Diploma -

Home School
King, NC
05-2009

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

New River Community College
Dublin, VA

Skills

  • Underground and overhead distribution
  • Written and verbal communication
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Grounding procedures
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Overhead Line Construction
  • Emergency Repairs
  • Electrical power line maintenance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Professionalism
  • Safety Procedures
  • Customer Service
  • Hand and power tools

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • CDL A Class
  • CPR Certified
  • Escort Vehicle Certificate
  • Flagger Certificate
  • Forklift Operator Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

Appalachian Power
01.2020 - Current

Telephone Technician

Nichols Construction
09.2018 - 12.2019

Apprentice Lineman

Primoris T&D
12.2017 - 09.2018

Slitter Machine Operator

Klockner Pentaplast
05.2015 - 09.2018

Lineman Technical Certificate - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair

Wytheville Community College

High School Diploma -

Home School

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

New River Community College

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