Ethan Williams
Olive Branch ,MS
Summary
Motivated Apprentice Lineman with demonstrated skills in related equipment, vehicles and processes. Always looking to learn new skills and help team members. Focused on maintaining systems and equipment for optimum performance. Focused Groundman proudly offering a strong work ethic and a great attendance record. An adaptable employee willing to follow instructions to ensure safety and committed to maintaining equipment. Known for assisting others whenever needed. Dependable individual boasting a background working with electrical systems and following all instructions from the supervisor. A bilingual Groundman lifting heavy items, working indoors and outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions and assisting crews.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Memphis , Light, Gas , And Water
Memphis, TN
12.2023 - Current
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
- Gained proficiency in climbing poles, towers, and structures to perform required tasks at varying heights.
- Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Apprentice Lineman
Coahoma Electric Power Association
Tunica, MS
05.2023 - Current
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Maintained electrical distribution systems, including transformers, poles, and related equipment.
- Assisted in the installation of new and existing power lines.
- Repaired downed power lines safely and efficiently.
- Prepared work sites by removing brush, trees, stumps, rocks.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and drills to complete tasks.
- Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Monitored weather conditions regularly during outdoor work assignments.
- Followed safety protocols while operating bucket trucks, cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Climbed utility poles to install or repair power lines.
- Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
Electrician
Whitfield Electric
Nesbit, Mississippi
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Adhered to specifications and codes in installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Collaborated with architects on electrical systems design for new construction.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Replaced old light fixtures with energy efficient LED bulbs that met customer requirements.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components within a panel box.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Utility Lineworker Program
NorthWest Community College
Senatobia, MSHigh School Diploma -
Strayhorn High School
Sarah, MS05.2017
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Crew Assistance
- Hand and Power Tools
- Electrical Power Line Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety Procedures
Certification
- First Aid
- CPR
- Osha 10
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Memphis , Light, Gas , And Water
12.2023 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
Coahoma Electric Power Association
05.2023 - Current
Electrician
Whitfield Electric
10.2017 - 06.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Utility Lineworker Program
NorthWest Community College
High School Diploma -
Strayhorn High School