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.
Resilient Lineman known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Skilled in pole climbing, electrical repair, and safety compliance, ensuring reliable service and maintenance. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and communication, leveraging these soft skills to navigate challenging environments and coordinate effectively with peers.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineman
DTE Energy
Pontiac, Michigan
12.2018 - Current
Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
Traveled to various locations for ice storms and Hurricanes
Replace poles in easements by using butt setting and the use of capstan hoist
Lineman
Asplundh
, Michigan
09.2014 - 12.2018
Did building and maintaining power lines, transformer bank regulators
C-Crew Foreman 15+ years
Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
Installed transformers, meters, regulators, ISO downs/ISO ups, and other electrical components.
Installed and maintained overhead power lines.
Collaborated with team members to improve safety practices on-site.
Responded to power outages and assisted in restoration efforts.
Followed safety protocols while working in high-risk environments.
Maintained, repaired, and replaced poles and cross-arms.
Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling holes for line installation.
Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
Reducing power lines
installing hendrex lines
Lineman
NG Gilbert
, Michigan
12.1999 - 09.2014
Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
Installed transformers, meters, regulators, ISO downs/ISO ups, and other electrical components.
2002-2014 C- crew foreman
Installed and maintained overhead power lines.
Collaborated with team members to improve safety practices on-site.
Responded to power outages and assisted in restoration efforts.
Followed safety protocols while working in high-risk environments.
Maintained, repaired, and replaced poles and cross-arms.
Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling holes for line installation.
Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
Reducing power lines
installing hendrex lines
Apprentice Lineman
Harlan Electric
, Michigan
07.1996 - 12.1999
Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
Installed transformers, meters, regulators, ISO downs/ISO ups, and other electrical components.
Installed and maintained overhead power lines.
Collaborated with team members to improve safety practices on-site.
Responded to power outages and assisted in restoration efforts.
Followed safety protocols while working in high-risk environments.
Maintained, repaired, and replaced poles and cross-arms.
Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling holes for line installation.
Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
Apprentice Tree Trimmer
NG Gilbert
, Michigan
07.1995 - 07.1996
Collaborated with team members to coordinate tree removal and clean-up activities.
Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and minor repairs.
Utilized climbing gear, chainsaws, pole saws, and other tools for trimming and cutting trees.
Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work including sweeping debris away from walkways, driveways, lawns.
Worked closely with homeowners and property managers to understand their specific needs regarding tree care services.
Education
Associate in Culinary Arts - Professional Ice Carver And Pastries
School Craft Collage
Livonia, MI
05-1994
High School Diploma -
Milford High School
Milford, MI
06-1992
Skills
Equipment maintenance
Electrical troubleshooting
Safety compliance
Time management
Problem solving
Team collaboration
Decision making
Storm damage repair
Crossarm installation
Emergency repairs
Hand and power tools
Power line installation
Crew assistance
Redtag certified
Bucket truck operation
First Aid/CPR
Voltage regulation
Transformer removal
Wire splicing
References
Hans Bishop 520-954-1685
Matt Swink 810-625-0157
Tom Swayne 248-318-8387
Shawn Mulinix 313-318-6369
Timeline
Lineman
DTE Energy
12.2018 - Current
Lineman
Asplundh
09.2014 - 12.2018
Lineman
NG Gilbert
12.1999 - 09.2014
Apprentice Lineman
Harlan Electric
07.1996 - 12.1999
Apprentice Tree Trimmer
NG Gilbert
07.1995 - 07.1996
Associate in Culinary Arts - Professional Ice Carver And Pastries