Jack Willis
Somerset,KY
Summary
Reliable Lineman known for troubleshooting issues and inspecting poles and lines for signs of danger. Dedicated employee willing to work any shift and offering a great attendance record. Promoting highly developed decision making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Lineman
South KY RECC
04.2019 - Current
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Read and interpreted safety plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Spotted NESC violations along proposed routes prior to construction.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- 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.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Lineman
South KY RECC
04.2012 - 04.2019
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
Apprentice Lineman
South KY RECC
04.2008 - 04.2012
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as 65 feet above ground.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers and existing connections.
- Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
Crew Foreman
Driftwood Utility Contractors
02.2002 - 04.2008
- Troubleshot equipment problems and completed repairs and maintenance actions.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Led team of 2 people focused on managing and improving telecommunications.
Education
SKRECC Apprenticeship -
South KY RECC
Somerset, KYUnderground Locating Lab -
South KY RECC
Somerset, KYHotline Skills Lab -
South KY RECC
Somerset, KYBasic Line Skills And Climbing Workshop -
Lineman Training Center
Somerset, KYLine Worker Apprenticeship - Line Work
TVPPA
Scottsboro, AL11.2009
Lineman Apprenticeship Training Program - Lineworking
TVPPA
Scottsboro, AL11.2009
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
Monticello, KY05.1997
Skills
- Shortening and Lengthening Lines
- Hole Digging
- Bucket Truck Operation
- Chain Hoist Operations
- Setting Poles
- Heavy Lifting
- OSHA Requirements
- Repair Work
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Safety Standards
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Hardware Replacement
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Safety Instruction
- Watt-Hour Meter Installation
- Crew Training
- Daily Logs
- Electrical Systems Inspections
- Detailed Instruction
- Pole Climbing
- Telecommunications Repair
- Basic Tools
- Work Orders
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Machinery Operation
- Electrical Power Line Installation
- Training Programs
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Underground Cabling
- Identifying Hazards
- Transformer Removal
- Ground Lines
- Professional Communication
- Dependable and Consistent
- Maintenance Inspections
- Daily Facility Operations
- Preparing Job Sites
- Maintain Safety
- Inspect Completed Work
- Monthly Inventory
References
Josh Johnson/606-872-8496
Greg Hammond/606-875-1275
Robbie Miller/606-875-3517
Timeline
Lead Lineman
South KY RECC
04.2019 - Current
Lineman
South KY RECC
04.2012 - 04.2019
Apprentice Lineman
South KY RECC
04.2008 - 04.2012
Crew Foreman
Driftwood Utility Contractors
02.2002 - 04.2008
SKRECC Apprenticeship -
South KY RECC
Underground Locating Lab -
South KY RECC
Hotline Skills Lab -
South KY RECC
Basic Line Skills And Climbing Workshop -
Lineman Training Center
Line Worker Apprenticeship - Line Work
TVPPA
Lineman Apprenticeship Training Program - Lineworking
TVPPA
High School Diploma -
Wayne County High School
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