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Dustin Villegas

Usk

Summary

Dynamic Lineman/Operator with IBEW experience, skilled in power line installation and troubleshooting. Proven ability to mentor apprentices while ensuring safety and efficiency. Adept at operating heavy equipment and managing storm damage repairs, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a positive attitude. Committed to delivering high-quality service and maintaining electrical distribution systems.

Overview

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Work History

Lineman/Operator

IBEW
Plains
08.2025 - Current
  • Operated hand tools and equipment safely on job sites.
  • Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
  • Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
  • Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
  • Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
  • Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
  • Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
  • Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
  • Provided technical assistance to apprentices while they learned the trade.
  • Operated machinery to support daily production activities and ensure smooth operations.
  • Completed routine inspections of machinery to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cusick High School
Cusick, WA
06-2009

Skills

  • Heavy and small equipment operator for backhoe, line truck, bucket truck, mini excavator, small tractor, front-end loader, forklift, chainsaw, weed eater, and lawn mower
  • Troubleshooting
  • Conductor stringing
  • Hole digging
  • Repair work
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Cable splicing
  • Underground cabling
  • Hand and power tools
  • Power line installation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Overhead line construction
  • Underground distribution systems
  • Storm damage repair
  • Check equipment
  • Lineman Tools Usage
  • Organizational skills
  • Repair and maintenance
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Project planning
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Communication

Affiliations

Avid hunter and outdoorsman. I enjoy watching sports. I enjoy the lakes and rivers, spending time with family, friends and my dog a happy go lucky golden retriever named Goose.

Accomplishments

  • Team captain in sports, placed in state for basketball, football and firefighter training as well as received my journeyman lineman ticket after my lineman apprenticeship.

Certification

  • CDL License, CPR Certified, OSHA 10 Certified, Boater Safety Certified, Hunter Safety Certified.

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Lineman/Operator

IBEW
08.2025 - Current

High School Diploma -

Cusick High School
Dustin Villegas