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James Canerdy

Navarre,FL

Summary

Hardworking individual with a background in the electrical line work seeking employment so I can further my experience necessary to obtain Journeyman Lineman certification.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Class B Lineman/Heavy Equipment Operator

L & S Electric
Pensacola, FL
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Set utility poles for the installation of commercial street lighting..
  • Installed, repaired, and maintained commercial electrical systems, lighting fixtures, electrical panels, outlets and circuit breakers.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements. Conducted post job quality inspections/
  • Provided mentorship to junior lineman by advising on safety procedures and strategies.
  • Routinely operated vac trucks, digger derricks, bucket trucks, excavators, skid steers, dozer, sky jacks, forklifts, man lifts.

Class B Lineman

Coastal Electric
Flomaton, AL
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment, to include transformers, arrestors, cutouts, insulation, and switches.
  • Installed and maintained overhead electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Maintained company vehicles and equipment.

Class C Lineman

North Star Power, LLC
Pecos, TX
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Performed new construction, maintenance and repair work on energized and de-energized overhead lines.
  • Set poles and anchors; strung overhead wiring.
  • assisted with installing transformers, arrestors, cutouts, cross arms, insulators, switches, and switchgears. Assisted in replacing fuses in transformers.
  • Cleared right of way for pole installation.
  • Maintained company vehicles and equipment; loaded trucks with materials needed for job completion.
  • Used various hand tools, chainsaws, digger truck, bucket truck, and skid steer.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.

Class C Lineman

Southern Electric
Flowood, MS
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Installed NexGen Solutions SCADA systems throughout various locations in Louisiana.
  • Assisted in the construction, framing, and repairs of overhead power lines.
  • Performed pole change outs, installed transformers and connected new service.
  • Performed multitude of storm restoration throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas.
  • Assembled and assisted in the installation of viper closures.
  • Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks.

Aerial Lineman

Gaddcom, Inc.
Chattanooga, TN
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Performed new installation of overhead and underground coax and fiber lines.
  • Performed new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, and lashings.
  • Operated and performed maintenance on aerial lifts, bucket and digger trucks.
  • Performed storm restoration and responded to emergency outage calls.
  • Used various aerial tools such as chain hoist, lifting straps, and cable lasher.
  • Performed work by climbing poles or using bucket truck truck.
  • Assessed job site for cleanliness and organization.

Class C Lineman

PCSI Electrical Construction Company
Sumter, SC
07.2016 - 11.2017
  • Performed construction of overhead distribution lines leading into and in underground mines.
  • Operated digger derrick truck, cleared right of way using power equipment,
  • Installed poles, anchors, and guys.
  • Performed work by climbing pole or bucket truck.
  • Received certification for MSHA training.

Groundhand / Operator

Pike Electric
Marietta, GA
04.2016 - 07.2016
  • Assisted in the construction of overhead power lines.
  • Assisted in setting poles and anchors.
  • Maintained and loaded truck with necessary materials for daily work requirements.
  • Performed flagging duties as needed.

US Army Soldier

US Army
Fort Campbell, KY
02.2012 - 02.2015
  • Performed the duties as a Calvary Scout.

Education

No Degree - Electrical Lineman Certification

Southeast Lineman Training School
Trenton, GA
04.2016

High School Diploma -

NACS
Henagar, AL
06.2012

Skills

    High and Low Voltage

    Bucket Truck Experience

    Pole Climbing

    Forklift Operator

    Boom Truck

    Commercial driving w/flatbed

Certification

Class A CDL w/trailer

OSHA Certification

First Aid Certification

MSHA Certification

Timeline

Class B Lineman/Heavy Equipment Operator

L & S Electric
01.2023 - 08.2023

Class B Lineman

Coastal Electric
01.2021 - 01.2023

Class C Lineman

North Star Power, LLC
12.2019 - 07.2020

Class C Lineman

Southern Electric
11.2018 - 12.2019

Aerial Lineman

Gaddcom, Inc.
11.2017 - 11.2018

Class C Lineman

PCSI Electrical Construction Company
07.2016 - 11.2017

Groundhand / Operator

Pike Electric
04.2016 - 07.2016

US Army Soldier

US Army
02.2012 - 02.2015

No Degree - Electrical Lineman Certification

Southeast Lineman Training School

High School Diploma -

NACS
James Canerdy