Jay Garza
Keizer,OR
Summary
Dynamic Lineman Foreman with extensive experience at Ch Comm, excelling in crew management and system maintenance. Proven track record in optimizing operations and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in bucket truck operation and effective communication, fostering teamwork to achieve project goals and enhance service delivery. Committed to quality and reliability in all tasks.
Been working in the telecommunications industry for 30+ years started at north sky communications when I was 20 years old have worked for several different telecom contractors doing just about everything there is to do from being in manholes to running a bore crew but mostly aerial construction placing fiber optic cable all over Oregon,Washington and California and doing pole transfers and fixing nesc violations
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineman Foreman
Ch Comm
West Linn, OR
12.2015 - Current
- Supervised installation and maintenance of overhead and underground utility lines.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Trained junior linemen on equipment usage, safety procedures, and best practices.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify
- issues and implement preventative maintenance measures.
- Place fiber optic cable underground and Ariel
- Transfer catv and telephone mainline from old pole to new power pole
- Preform nesc inspection on pole and fix all violations
Line Crew Foreman
Midvalley Comm
Hubbard, OR
2012 - 12.2015
- Oversaw daily operations of line crew, ensuring adherence to safety standards and procedures.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity and efficiency in service delivery.
- Trained new employees on operational protocols and best practices for equipment usage.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment to maintain operational readiness and compliance.
- Place coax cable on power pole
- Transfer comcast mainline to new power pole
- Perform pole inspection for nesc violations
- Preform maintenance on comcast power supply’s
- Place fiber optic cable
Education
High School Diploma -
Gervais
Gervais, ORSkills
Bucket truck operation
Line stringing
Digger derrick use
Crossarm installation
First aid training
Material procurement
Grounding systems
System maintenance
Crew management
Underground utilities
Storm restoration
Worksite organization
Underground cabling
Trenching
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Skilled maintenance and repair
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Active listening
Effective communication
Hand and power tool operation
Adaptability and flexibility
Professionalism
Quality control
Work area inspection
Timeline
Lineman Foreman
Ch Comm
12.2015 - Current
Line Crew Foreman
Midvalley Comm
2012 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Gervais