Donald McCain
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
Dependable Journeyman line worker. Comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proficient in both ground-based and helicopter work. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment. Safety focused, strong safety record. Well-versed in handling tasks such as pole replacements and reconducting with little oversight. Skilled at building circuits, replacing hardware and installing transformers. Effective at managing daily line work and emergency call-outs in all types of environments assisting crews. Experienced with skills such as sagging and guying. Background history of inspecting poles and lines for damage and troubleshooting techniques. Organized with a strong work ethic and attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Braun Electric 3000 E. Belle Terrace
Bakersfield CA 93307, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
Laborer
Centerline Scenery 8248 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, Ca 91605
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift for movie sets.
- Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
Journeyman Lineman
Ardent Companies 170 New Camelia Blvd #200
Covington, La 70433
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
Professional Driver
Swift Transportation
Phoenix, AZ 85043
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and safety standards.
- Transported goods to customers safely and securely.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks manually as needed using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Ensured that cargo was handled properly throughout entire transportation process.
Journeyman Lineman
Ardent Companies 170 New Camelia Blvd #200
Covington Louisiana 70433, Louisiana 70433
05.2011 - 03.2017
- Solar installations of sub stations
- Construction and maintenance of new and existing powerlines.
- Pulled wires for electrical needs and put together panel supports.
- Used equipment like skid steers to stage panels.
- Serviced and repaired designated equipment to meet company standards and specifications.
- Verified system functionality by testing equipment and connections, identifying and correcting problems.
- Applied company safety policies consistently when performing daily tasks.
- Met and exceeded customer demands through responsive and accurate on-site maintenance.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
- Attended meetings as scheduled and delivered project updates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with potential and existing customers.
Professional Driver
Swift Transportation 2200 S. 75th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
01.2006 - 05.2011
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Maintained safe driving history with no critical incidents
- Planned and executed efficient routes to optimize time and fuel costs.
- Collected and correctly secured load in order to uphold safety standards and reduce damage.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Verified loads against bill of lading to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
Mechanic
McCain Equipment Repair Owner (661.221.2155)
Rosamond, CA
06.2004 - 01.2006
- Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
- Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Adjusted, repaired and overhauled work on automotive and heavy equipment.
- Performed gas electrical welding to repair heavy equipment in field.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks on excavators and dozers.
- Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
- Maintained records of time and materials used on job to foster accurate invoicing.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
Store Manager
Chief Auto Parts/Autozone
Ridgecrest/Quartz Hill, CA 93536
07.1997 - 06.2004
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
- Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
Skills
- Repair Work
- Underground and Overhead Distribution
- Substation Experience
- Pole Setting
- Helicopter Experience
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Customer Service
- Effective Customer Communication
- Transformer Removal / Installation
- Emergency Repairs
- High and low voltage power Line Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Safety Meetings
- Utilization of Hand and Power Tools
- Safety Procedures
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Braun Electric 3000 E. Belle Terrace
11.2021 - Current
Laborer
Centerline Scenery 8248 Lankershim Blvd
09.2021 - 11.2021
Journeyman Lineman
Ardent Companies 170 New Camelia Blvd #200
11.2018 - 06.2021
Professional Driver
Swift Transportation
03.2017 - 11.2018
Journeyman Lineman
Ardent Companies 170 New Camelia Blvd #200
05.2011 - 03.2017
Professional Driver
Swift Transportation 2200 S. 75th Ave
01.2006 - 05.2011
Mechanic
McCain Equipment Repair Owner (661.221.2155)
06.2004 - 01.2006
Store Manager
Chief Auto Parts/Autozone
07.1997 - 06.2004
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