Jason Koutz

• Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Installed and configured new devices and system components.
• Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
• Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.

• AT&T California Disaster Response Crew Leader. First responders to natural disaster, wildfires, storm damage that has affected customer service, plant damage that presents safety hazards to joint utility companies workers or the public in general. • Collaborator with Sherman-Riley on the building of and placement procedures for first Rapid Fiber Optic Placement Vehicle. • Collaborator with Sherman Riley on placement procedures for Micro duct and micro fiber. • 16 years working knowledge of General Order 95 Standard Practices and OSHA Safety Standards. • 3 yrs on Residential Buried Service Wire & Quick Dial Tone program crew • 17 years Qualified Installation and Repair Technician.

• Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
• Conducted regular inspections of telecommunications systems to identify and repair any potential issues.
• Performed periodic system upgrades and maintenance to meet industry standards.
• Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
• Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
• Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
• Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
• Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
• Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Read and interpreted Type plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
• Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
• Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
• Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
• Used information from Type meters and Type instruments to make decisions about Type work assignments.
• Applied Type standards and Type requirements and specifications to meet standards on Number% of jobs.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

• 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 Number 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.
• Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
• Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
• Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
• Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.