Journeyman Lineman
Lakeland Electric
Lakeland, FL
06.2012 - Current
- Ran crew numerous times to accommodate efficient restoration of power for the utility.
- Applied my knowledge and work experience to apprentices to help there completion of a credited apprentice program.
- Met and Exceeded expectations of not only a Lineman but Line Crew Forman in completion of high priority jobs. (Highline and Underground).
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Set anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Strung lines between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
