Ethan Banas
Waco,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic proudly offering a strong work ethic and an exceptional attendance record. My objective is to obtain a challenging position that will allow me to utilize my technical skills, creative talents, and commitment to excellence to successfully contribute to the company. I am an adaptable, dedicated, honest, trustworthy individual who is always motivated to get the job done- correctly, thoroughly, and safely.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Transmission Lineman
Brazos Electric Cooperative
Belton, TX
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Worked in substations, maintained lines all over Texas, performed barehand work on lines up to 138 KV, and performed rubber glove work on distribution voltages.
- Conducted routine maintenance on transformers, insulators, and switches to ensure optimal performance.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
- Attended every call out in some of the most intense weather conditions I've ever seen.
- I kept my truck stocked perfectly with everything every day and clean as a whistle.
- Operated 150-foot bucket trucks, digger trucks, cranes, skid steers, forklifts, and smaller bucket trucks.
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Kept track of weekly mileage, weekly time sheets, and weekly receipts.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
Construction Lineman
Windstream Communications, Inc.
Rio Vista, TX
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Repaired and maintained overhead and underground telecommunication lines.
- Worked successfully with diverse groups of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services.
- Acquired skills in many different types of machinery and tools.
- Performed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps.
- Assessed various types of blueprints and job sheets in order to execute various jobs.
- I attended many call-outs when emergencies or outages required assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization of loading trucks with materials on a daily basis.
Carpenter/Construction Foreman
LEONS FLOOR COVERING
Clifton, TX
11.2013 - 08.2021
- Supervised subcontractor progress, and coordinated project meetings to discuss milestones and timelines.
- Inspected the condition of homes prior to demolition.
- Worked with electrical, plumbing, slabs, framing, and flooring in new and old construction.
- Monitored supplies and materials to prevent inventory losses.
- Assessed various blueprints and plans in order to execute various jobs for remodeling.
- Checked crew timesheets and logs for accuracy, and submitted them on schedule.
- Worked with suppliers to keep materials flowing, and meet demanding timelines.
Education
TEXAS A&M TEEX LINEWORKER ACADEMY
College Station, TX09-2022
OSHA 10 ET&D OSHA
College Station, TX09-2022
POLE CLIMBING TRAINING
BTS Texarkana, TX10-2021
FIBER OPTIC SPLICING
BTS, Texarkana, TX10-2021
CLASS A CDL AUTO/MANUAL ACE DRIVING ACADEMY
Waco, TX09-2021
High School Diploma -
Clifton High School
Clifton, TX05-2021
Skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a team
- Critical thinker/problem solver
- Knowledge in transmission work, converting existing lines to new poles, building new line construction, bare-hand work on voltages as high as 138 kV, and rubber-glove work as well
- Dependable, hardworking, and adaptable to various working conditions
- Certified in pole-top rescue with gaffs and a bucket truck
- Skills in overhead and underground construction
- Electrical, mechanical, welding, carpentry, remodeling, and custom fabrication
- Familiar with computers and new technology
- Attention to detail is one of my biggest strengths
- Understands and follows all OSHA guidelines Safety is always number one priority
- Ability to lift over 100 pounds
- Certified in CPR and AED
- Certified in tower rescue training
- Climbed transmission lattice towers and radio towers for maintenance over 400'
REFERANCES
- Mike Prescher, Owner of Leon's Floor Cover LLC (254) 386-6752
- Brent Bannister, Windstream Communications (254) 223-1585
- Caleb Ventling, Lead lineman at Brazos Electric COOP (254) 627-9801
Timeline
Transmission Lineman
Brazos Electric Cooperative
10.2022 - 02.2025
Construction Lineman
Windstream Communications, Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2022
Carpenter/Construction Foreman
LEONS FLOOR COVERING
11.2013 - 08.2021
TEXAS A&M TEEX LINEWORKER ACADEMY
OSHA 10 ET&D OSHA
POLE CLIMBING TRAINING
FIBER OPTIC SPLICING
CLASS A CDL AUTO/MANUAL ACE DRIVING ACADEMY
High School Diploma -
Clifton High School
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