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Jared Knotts

Petal,MS

Summary

Seasoned Class A Lineman with a proven track record showcasing expertise in electrical power line installation and a strong emphasis on safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to enhance workplace safety and efficiency in line construction, complemented by exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Class A Lineman

Primoris Services Corp
07.2024 - Current

•Working on Entergy New Orleans system.

•Working on storm hardening project to upgrade the strength of system.

•Working on steel, concrete, wood, and composite poles.

•Moving energized straight line and dead ended conductors.

• Installed various transformer banks with underground and over head secondary.

•Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular safety meetings and implementing company protocols.

•Increased efficiency in line construction projects by effectively utilizing heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and trenchers.

•Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.

•Working on both dead and energized lines

•Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.

Class A Lineman

Irby Construction
01.2024 - 07.2024

•Worked on Entergy Mississippi and Arkansas system.

•Worked on pole change out and reconducts to improve quality of system.

•Worked on mainly wood poles.

•Moved energized straight line and dead ended conductors.

• Installed various transformer banks with underground and over head secondary

•Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular safety meetings and implementing company protocols.

•Increased efficiency in line construction projects by effectively utilizing heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and trenchers.

•Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.

•Worked on both dead and energized lines

•Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.

Class B Lineman

MDR Construction
01.2023 - 01.2024

•Worked on various co-op systems in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Georgia.

•Working on pole change out to upgrade strength of system.

•Working on mostly wood poles.

•Moving energized straight line and dead ended conductors.

• Installed various transformer banks with underground and over head secondary

•Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular safety meetings and implementing company protocols.

•Increased efficiency in line construction projects by effectively utilizing heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and trenchers.

•Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.

•Worked on both dead and energized lines

•Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.

B Lineman / Operator

Southern Electric Corporation
07.2022 - 01.2023

•Worked on Mississippi Power and Alabama Power’s system.

•Worked on pole change out and fiber make ready jobs.

• Moved energized and dead conductors.

•Moved both straight line and dead end conductors.

•Moved secondary conductors and connected to transformer.

•Operated Digger Derrick to load, set, and remove moves.

•Set poles around and between energized primary.

•Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.

Operator / Groundman

MDR Construction
07.2021 - 07.2022

•Operated Digger Derrick to load, set, and remove moves.

•Set poles around and between energized primary.

•Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.

•Kept bucket trucks and digger derrick trucks stocked and cleaned.

•Hand Dug pole and anchor holes.

•Made up material and bolts for lineman working pole.

Education

West Jones High School
Soso, MS
05.2019

Skills

  • Class A CDL
  • High voltage switching
  • Equipment operation proficiency
  • Transformer installation
  • Pole setting expertise
  • Emergency response capabilities
  • Bucket truck operation
  • Electrical power line installation
  • System troubleshooting
  • Grounding techniques
  • Electrical power line maintenance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Electrical safety

Timeline

Class A Lineman

Primoris Services Corp
07.2024 - Current

Class A Lineman

Irby Construction
01.2024 - 07.2024

Class B Lineman

MDR Construction
01.2023 - 01.2024

B Lineman / Operator

Southern Electric Corporation
07.2022 - 01.2023

Operator / Groundman

MDR Construction
07.2021 - 07.2022

West Jones High School
Jared Knotts