Gatlin Jewell
Kiowa
Summary
Safety-focused Apprentice Lineman with utility cooperative and contractor experience in electrical distribution construction and maintenance. Graduate of Manhattan Technical College's Electrical Power & Distribution Program with a Class A CDL, NOCTI certification, OSHA 10 certification, Climbing Safety certification, Pole Top Rescue certification, and First Aid/CPR certification. Experienced in overhead distribution construction, framing and setting over 100 distribution poles, utility equipment operation, transformer installations, storm restoration, and working around energized and de-energized systems. Seeking to continue developing skills and build a long-term career through Evergy's Pre-Apprentice Lineman-Splicer Program.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
J&J POWERLINE CONTRACTORS
Dodge City
01.2026 - Current
- Assist line crews in electrical distribution, construction, maintenance, storm restoration, and system improvement projects.
- Frame and set A, B, and C specification distribution poles while maintaining strict compliance with safety procedures and company standards.
- Operate digger derricks and utility equipment to support safe and efficient installation of distribution infrastructure.
- Assist with transformer pole construction, meter pole installations, conductor work, guying, anchoring, and retirement projects.
- Participate in storm restoration efforts under demanding conditions to safely restore electrical service.
- Work alongside experienced journeymen while continuously developing technical skills, safety awareness, and knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
Apprentice Lineman
ALFALFA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Cherokee
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted with construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution systems.
- Framed, set, and retired utility poles and services while supporting daily line operations.
- Operated bucket trucks and digger derricks in support of distribution construction and maintenance projects.
- Assisted with installation of new services, transformers, cutouts, lightning arrestors, and system upgrades.
- Participated in mutual aid and storm restoration efforts supporting rapid system recovery.
- Gained experience with single-phase and three-phase transformer installations while working around energized and de-energized facilities under supervision.
Agricultural Consultant
MAY PRECISION AG LLC
Kiowa
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Operated heavy equipment including tractors, combines, sprayers, and support equipment.
- Performed equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs.
- Managed seed handling, treatment, transportation, and chemical application operations.
- Developed strong work ethic, attention to detail, equipment operation skills, and experience working safely in physically demanding outdoor environments.
Education
Associate Degree - Electrical Power & Distribution
MANHATTAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Associate Degree -
BUTLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
SOUTH BARBER HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Electrical Distribution Construction & Maintenance
- Overhead Distribution Systems
- Pole Framing & Pole Setting
- Utility Equipment Operation
- Digger Derrick Operation
- Bucket Truck Operation
- Transformer Installation & Replacement
- Single-Phase and Three-Phase Transformer Work
- Crossarm Installation
- Guying & Anchor Installation
- Dead-End Construction
- Cutout & Lightning Arrestor Installation
- Meter Pole Construction
- Service Installation & Retirement
- Storm Restoration & Mutual Aid Operations
- Material Handling & Rigging
- Working Around Energized and De-Energized Systems
- Utility Safety Practices & Hazard Recognition
- Team-Based Field Operations
Certification
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Associate Degree – Electrical Power & Distribution
- NOCTI Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
- Climbing Safety Certification
- Pole Top Rescue Certification
- First Aid & CPR Certified
Awards
- Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship Recipient
- Southern Pioneer Electric Scholarship Recipient
- NJCAA Academic All-American
- Presidential Academic Scholarship Recipient
- Superintendent's Honor Roll
- Principal's Honor Roll
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
J&J POWERLINE CONTRACTORS
01.2026 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
ALFALFA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
05.2025 - 12.2025
Agricultural Consultant
MAY PRECISION AG LLC
05.2022 - 10.2024
Associate Degree - Electrical Power & Distribution
MANHATTAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Associate Degree -
BUTLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
SOUTH BARBER HIGH SCHOOL