DUSTIN MYERS
Guthrie
Summary
Dedicated Apprentice Lineman with 4 years experience. Highly motivated individual with extensive experience in providing power and communication services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Proficient in wire stringing, pole installation, and troubleshooting electrical issues. Possesses thorough knowledge of safety protocols and industry regulations. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all assigned tasks. Confident in the ability to safely and efficiently operate the bucket on various tasks. Skilled in three-phase junctions, dead-end poles, switch poles, transformers, and has some experience with transformer banks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
LineTec Services
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Work on utility poles and fixtures on energized situations
- Handle junction poles and 3 pot banks under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Lineman.
- Worked to string, splice, and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds for above-ground lines.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
Apprentice Lineman
Davis H Elliott
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Operated specialized machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes safely and correctly
- Followed OSHA regulations closely when conducting hazardous operations such as climbing utility poles
- Worked closely with other linemen under the direction of a supervisor to install new power poles
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches
- Attached cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them
- Adhered to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed and fallen lines and to facilitate repairs
- Replaced and straightened damaged poles
- Demonstrated strong technical knowledge in basic electrical principles and equipment installation
- Inspected existing power lines for any signs of damage or wear prior to performing repairs or upgrades
- Operate rope rigs for reconduct and wire tension
Ground Hand
MDR construction
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted Journeyman Linemen by retrieving any tools or material required for the job and being prepared for what is needed next to keep work flow as efficient as possible
- Assisted on ground work, digging holes, framing poles, operating basic hand tools and operating the digger
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Field Technician /Class A CDL Driver
Environmental Management Inc.
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
- Managed disposal of non-hazardous and special waste materials
- Cleaned up biohazards and industrial waste by carefully following optimal safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Guthrie High School
Guthrie, Ok05.2011
Skills
- Overhead Electrical Distribution
- Effective Grounding Techniques
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Understanding of Electrical Systems
- Safe driving practices
Certification
Class A CDL
Additional Information
I'm a very hard worker, and quick learner. Work well with others, and safely.
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
LineTec Services
07.2024 - 02.2025
Apprentice Lineman
Davis H Elliott
03.2022 - 06.2024
Ground Hand
MDR construction
02.2021 - 03.2022
Field Technician /Class A CDL Driver
Environmental Management Inc.
05.2019 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Guthrie High School
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