Jason Wade
Decatur,TN
Summary
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.
Skilled in safely installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical power lines. Experience includes working with both underground and overhead power line systems, ensuring reliable power supply. Strong problem-solving abilities, adept at diagnosing issues quickly and effectively to minimize downtime. Contributed to improving system efficiency and safety protocols in previous roles, enhancing operational excellence.
Seasoned professional in electrical power-line installation and repair known for completing tasks with high productivity and efficiency. Possess specialized skills in system troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and emergency response management. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to navigate complex projects successfully. Committed to ensuring safety protocols are rigorously followed while delivering reliable power solutions.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineman
IBEW
Chattanooga, Tennessee
04.2003 - 12.2024
- Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
- Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to identify and repair faults.
- Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
- Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.
- Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
Chemical Operator
Fujifilm
Dayton, TN
11.2001 - 01.2003
- Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical drumming operations.
- Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals.
- Ensured that all chemicals were handled safely in accordance with established protocols.
- Tested product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations and viscosities.
- Inspected and monitored processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated equipment to transfer chemicals to and from storage tanks.
- Identified issues promptly and immediately notified supervisor regarding potential project delays.
Store Manager
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Decatur , TN
01.1995 - 08.2001
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
Meat Market Manager
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Decatur , TN
01.1991 - 12.1994
- Determined effective department schedules and delegated work to employees based upon strength and experience.
- Modeled primary and secondary meat cutting skills with steak and boning knives to mentor meat counter associates.
- Packed display case with meat and poultry products, checking price tags for accuracy.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Scheduled work shifts for butchers to maximize efficiency during peak business hours.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly and efficiently in order to maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Ensured that all relevant health codes were followed at all times by employees.
Stocker
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Decatur, TN
05.1986 - 12.1990
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Processed returns quickly and accurately according to company policy.
- Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
- Operated motorized equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers as required.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
Education
Journeyman Lineman - Electrical
Selcat/IBEW
Chattanooga, TN04-2007
High School Diploma -
Meigs High School
Decatur, TN05-1989
Skills
- Electrical power line installation
- Written and verbal communication
- Installation point access
- Hole digging
- Repair work
- Transformer removal
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Steel tower erecting
- Hand and power tools
- Safety meetings
- Power line installation
- Overhead line construction
- Electrical testing
- Underground cabling
- Vegetation management
- Bucket truck operation
- Digger derrick use
- Lockout/Tagout
- Blueprint analysis
- Storm damage repair
Timeline
Lineman
IBEW
04.2003 - 12.2024
Chemical Operator
Fujifilm
11.2001 - 01.2003
Store Manager
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
01.1995 - 08.2001
Meat Market Manager
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
01.1991 - 12.1994
Stocker
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
05.1986 - 12.1990
Journeyman Lineman - Electrical
Selcat/IBEW
High School Diploma -
Meigs High School