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, GA04.2016
High School Diploma -
NACS
Henagar, AL06.2012
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