James Turner
Lansford,PA
Summary
Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills. Safety-oriented Groundman with more than 10 years of experience assisting crew members with hoisting and rigging and power tool operations. A dedicated employee offering skills in loading and unloading trucks and maintaining work vehicles. Ready for a new position where attention to detail and exceptional communication can be utilized.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineman
Prince Telecom
Reading, PA
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
- Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs. Operated Bucket truck in install and maintain aerial fiber optic lines.
- Q.C work that was done by other lineman with in the Company.
- Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Measured distances between posts when installing wire support structures.
- Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
- Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
- Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
- Provided technical assistance to apprentices while they learned the trade.
- Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
Comercial Garage Door Installer
Doors Unlimited Inc
Jonesborough, TN
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Inspected existing garage doors and hardware to determine the best installation approach.
- Provided customers with detailed information on product features, benefits and warranties.
- Measured and marked areas for door installation.
- Installed new garage doors, openers and related components such as springs, cables and rollers.
- Adjusted tension on springs to ensure proper operation of the door system.
- Tested safety mechanisms to verify they were functioning correctly.
- Programmed remotes and keypads for customer use.
- Replaced worn or broken parts including hinges, tracks, pulleys, locksets.
- Repaired bent or misaligned tracks using specialized tools.
- Secured sections with lag screws to prevent movement during operation.
- Aligned sensors for correct operation of automatic opening systems.
- Checked weather seals for proper fitment around frames and doors.
- Installed trim pieces around entryways according to manufacturer specifications.
- Connected wiring between opener units and wall switches for remote control capabilities.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all installed equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Demonstrated how to operate all components of the door system to customers upon completion of installations.
- Conducted post-installation inspections to verify that all components were working properly.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding product issues or service requests.
- Maintained accurate records of job sites visited, services provided and materials used.
- Worked in a team environment when needed in order to complete jobs efficiently and safely.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing all duties associated with garage door installations.
- Troubleshot systems to find root causes of problems and determine repair needs.
- Took accurate measurements and estimated materials and time for each job.
- Ran wiring, adjusted door and calibrated to set up.
- Instructed building and homeowners in strategies for care and maintenance of doors.
- Drilled holes to install door hardware.
- Operated lifts, winches and chain falls to move heavy curtain doors.
- Collected payment directly from customers and provided receipts.
- Fastened angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks with welding equipment.
- Completed daily work logs to document completion times and hours spent at each location.
- Analyzed schematic diagrams to determine installation methods of automated door openers.
- Secured floor treadles for door activating mechanisms to connect power packs and electrical panelboards.
Shop Manager
Northen Plans
Wamsutter, WY
06.2007 - 11.2020
- Developed and implemented procedures for the efficient operation of the shop.
- Conducted regular stock takes to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback and guidance as necessary.
- Oversaw the recruitment, training and development of new staff members.
- Managed daily operations including opening and closing procedures, cash handling and banking activities.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant health, safety and security regulations.
- Reviewed financial reports and took corrective action when needed.
- Negotiated supplier contracts for goods at favorable prices.
- Enforced company policies regarding employee conduct, attendance, dress code.
- Scheduled staff shifts according to business needs.
- Performed monthly audits of store operations.
- Tracked stock levels on a regular basis to avoid out-of-stock situations.
- Supervised daily operations by establishing procedures and monitoring team performance.
- Built and maintained sound business relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Education
Rogers High
Michigan City, IN12-2000
Skills
- Emergency Repairs
- Repair Work
- Hand and Power Tools
- Company Radio Usage
- Troubleshooting [Equipment]
- Effective Customer Communication
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Selection
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Service
- Equipment Maintenance
- Construction Principles
- Schematics
- Blueprint Analysis
- Safety Procedures
- System Troubleshooting
Timeline
Lineman
Prince Telecom
08.2022 - Current
Comercial Garage Door Installer
Doors Unlimited Inc
12.2020 - 08.2022
Shop Manager
Northen Plans
06.2007 - 11.2020
Rogers High