Dustin McKay
High Bridge,WI
Summary
Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills. Comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads with strong safety record.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Firefighter
Mellen Fire Department
Mellen, Wisconsin
04.2026 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls for fires and medical incidents.
- Operated firefighting equipment and maintained readiness of apparatus.
Journeyman Lineman
Bayfield Electric
Iron River, WI
07.2012 - Current
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Adhered to safety requirements and maintained stellar record with 0 incidents in 12 years.
- Replaced transmission poles and associated hardware with new equipment.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire as needed and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
Apprentice Lineman
Avena
Moorhead, MN
07.2009 - 07.2012
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Maintained all tools, equipment and vehicles in line with strict company standards.
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire as needed and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Firefighter
Northwood Technical College
Ashland, WI 04.2024 - 01.2026
College Degree - Lineman
Northwest Lineman College
Meridian, IDHigh School Diploma -
Mellen High School
Mellen WISkills
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Substation expertise
- Pole setting
- Transformer removal
- Safety meetings
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Emergency repairs
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Heavy lifting
References
- Calvin Wiener line Forman Jump River Electric (715) 413-1505
- Tony Huber Fire Chief Mellen Fire +1 (715) 681-0180
- Bayfield Electric line workers +1 (715) 372-4287
Timeline
Firefighter
Mellen Fire Department
04.2026 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Firefighter
Northwood Technical College
04.2024 - 01.2026
Journeyman Lineman
Bayfield Electric
07.2012 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
Avena
07.2009 - 07.2012
College Degree - Lineman
Northwest Lineman College
High School Diploma -
Mellen High School