Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Specialized Skills - Equipment Operations
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Ethan Haarala

Highland,CA

Summary

I am a well-rounded individual with expertise as an installer for refrigeration systems and telecommunication network infrastructure. Known as a highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills are ingrained in my character. Making me adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills. As I seek to transition into a new field where these skills can contribute to proactive solutions, and project success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Refrigeration Technician

Stater Brothers Markets
San Bernardino, California
10.2025 - Current
  • Installed and repaired refrigeration systems in a commercial setting.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex refrigeration problems.
  • Assisted senior technicians in installing large-scale industrial cooling systems.
  • Uncovered and corrected leaks with individual units and full refrigeration systems.
  • Completed repairs, scheduled, and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
  • Utilized specialized tools such as brazing torches, leak detectors and vacuum pumps during repairs.
  • Cleaned condenser coils regularly to improve energy efficiency of the system.

Telecommunications Installer

Telamon
San Bernardino County
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Responsible for installs and maintaining the equipment and infrastructure used for communication networks
  • Taught and implemented skills to read specialized specs and floor plans for all installed equipment
  • Frequently working from height from 10-30 ft completing physically arduous and demanding tasks
  • Required to constantly troubleshoot issues and ensure that work is performed the most effectively towards production while always maintaining high standards and quality of work.
  • Installing fiber cable, OFNR, Async-cable, CAT-5, CAT-6, and southwire power cable up to 3/0 AWG
  • Knowledge of installing power equipment such as fuse panels, ground cable, power to busbar and working inside BDFB

Front of House Team Member

Chick Fil A
Redlands, CA
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Managing and completing customer transactions and service
  • Assisting with resolving service issues
  • Managing and assisting with completing store deliveries and store wellness tasks

Environmental Services Attendant

Yaamava Casino and Resort
Highland, CA
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for maintaining on and off site cleanliness and maintenance
  • Performing maintenance and environmental services required of me by department goals
  • Interacting with guests and ensuring smooth day to day operations

Education

Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program -

North American Lineman Training Center
McEwen, TN
12-2025

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA
02-2024

Skills

  • HVAC troubleshooting
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Network infrastructure management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Leak detection
  • Commercial refrigeration
  • Electrical comprehension
  • Aerial pole climbing
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Documentation skills
  • Analytical thinking

Certification

  • Class A CDL License
  • OSHA 1910.269
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Wood Pole Climbing
  • DOT Physical Card
  • Pole-top Rescue
  • Bucket Truck Certification
  • Digger-Derrick Certification

Specialized Skills - Equipment Operations

  • Digger and Bucket Trucks
  • Insulator Tying Methods
  • Operation of Lineworking Tools - Grips, Hot Sticks, Hoists, etc.
  • Cutout Switch, and Lightning Arrestor Installation and Basic Comprehension
  • Pole Setting and Maneuvering
  • Cross Arm Construction and Installation
  • Pole Climbing

Timeline

Refrigeration Technician

Stater Brothers Markets
10.2025 - Current

Telecommunications Installer

Telamon
02.2025 - 07.2025

Front of House Team Member

Chick Fil A
11.2022 - 08.2024

Environmental Services Attendant

Yaamava Casino and Resort
08.2022 - 10.2022

Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program -

North American Lineman Training Center

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Crafton Hills College
Ethan Haarala