Jerry W. Knight Jr.
Clarksdale,MS
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Right of Way Supervisor
Coahoma Electric Power Association
Lyon, Mississippi
07.2007 - Current
- Maintain utility right-of-ways by means of mechanical/chemical uses.
- Responsible for office building and substation grounds maintenance.
- Follow standards and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
- Communicate operational issues and changes to Operations Supervisor on a regular basis.
- Maintain a positive relationship with customers.
- Complete jobs at hand in a timely manner.
- Comply with company standards to perform all job activities.
- Safe and efficient operation of all types of equipment.
Lead Lineman
Prince George Electric Cooperative
Waverly, Virginia
05.2000 - 07.2007
- Read and interpreted job plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
Lineman
Coahoma Electric Power Association
Clarksdale , Mississippi
04.1994 - 05.2000
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with Crew Leader to achieve daily job tasks.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Attended lineman training classes for higher learning and advancement.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
Assistant Forester
Soterra Incorparated
Flowood, Mississippi
04.1991 - 05.1994
- Used aerial photos and satellite maps to locate forest plots.
- Supported stand improvement, thinning and economic projects by marking timber.
- Inventoried trees, assessed diversity and monitored health.
- Interpreted topographical maps.
- Maintained and marked property lines and key features.
- Assisted in surveying of new property lines.
- Handled explosives in the removal of beaver dams and extending drainage ditches from flooded timber.
- Planted seedlings in recently cut timber harvested areas.
Stocker/Cashier
Sherwin Williams Co
Clarksdale, Mississippi
03.1990 - 04.1991
- Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Set up new sales displays each month.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in store displays.
- Assisted on the sales floor as needed to maintain customer service.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
- Used time efficiently when not serving customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clarksdale High School
Clarksdale Mississippi05.1990
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Willingness to learn
- Time management
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
Certification
Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Mississippi
Certificate NO. CA11339
Category VI Right of Way
Expires 04/08/2022
Timeline
Right of Way Supervisor
Coahoma Electric Power Association
07.2007 - Current
Lead Lineman
Prince George Electric Cooperative
05.2000 - 07.2007
Lineman
Coahoma Electric Power Association
04.1994 - 05.2000
Assistant Forester
Soterra Incorparated
04.1991 - 05.1994
Stocker/Cashier
Sherwin Williams Co
03.1990 - 04.1991
High School Diploma -
Clarksdale High School
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