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Jess Knight

Ocala

Summary

I have been employed by the City of Ocala since I was 18 years old. I have worked for Ocala Electric Utility for nearly 16 years. Since graduating the Lineman Apprenticeship program over four years ago I have been a highly dependable Lineman. I have maintained the highest Arcos callback percentage for over two years now. I am currently at a 92 percent, with 34 out of 37 worked calls. The position I have applied for is Troubleman. So, in my opinion, who better fills this position than someone who runs trouble consistently. I work well with others and love to share my knowledge and skills with anyone trying the learn this trade. I feel that my dependability and positive attitude are some of my best attributes that I could utilize in this position. Unity is very important in the growth of this utility. My relationships with others, no matter the position can help solidify a positive bond that I feel is monumental in our growing utility. I feel that I am well equipped to showcase my leadership in the role of Troubleman or wherever I can best serve OEU.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lineman

City of Ocala
04.2020 - Current
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Worked after hours pulling call and call back.
  • Troubleshooting both overhead and underground calls.

Apprentice Lineman

City of Ocala
04.2016 - 04.2020
  • Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
  • Completed over 8000 hours of on the job training and over 40 written tests, along with in the field testing.
  • Assisted Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.




Pre-Apprentice

City of Ocala
09.2014 - 04.2016
  • Assisted Lineman and Apprentices with building and making up material.
  • Operated Line Trucks and other equipment.
  • Completed field and book testing leading up to an Apprenticeship position.

Line Truck Operator

City of Ocala
10.2009 - 09.2014
  • Responsible for stocking and running a Line Truck.
  • Assisted in setting poles and transformers both overhead and underground.
  • Assisted Lineman and Foreman in making up material and running equipment.

Groundman

City of Ocala
09.2008 - 10.2009
  • Cleaned and stocked Bucket Trucks and Line Trucks.
  • Made up material used for jobs and trouble work.
  • Dug holes for overhead and underground applications.
  • Assisted other crew members any way I could.

Golf Course Groundskeeper

City of Ocala
07.2006 - 09.2008
  • Maintained optimal course conditions for golfers through regular mowing, edging, and trimming of greens, tees, and fairways.


Education

High School Diploma -

Lake Weir High School
Ocala, FL
05.2006

Skills

  • Bucket Truck Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Climbing
  • Working well with other employees inside and out of the Department
  • Training Lineworker Trainees and Apprentices
  • Leading my crew when the Foreman is away

Committees

Incident Review Team 

  • 2024-Present

Accomplishments

  • Hometown Hero recipient 2022 and 2023
  • Lineman Rodeo Team Participant
  • Highest Call Back response for a Lineman from 2022-Current

Timeline

Lineman

City of Ocala
04.2020 - Current

Apprentice Lineman

City of Ocala
04.2016 - 04.2020

Pre-Apprentice

City of Ocala
09.2014 - 04.2016

Line Truck Operator

City of Ocala
10.2009 - 09.2014

Groundman

City of Ocala
09.2008 - 10.2009

Golf Course Groundskeeper

City of Ocala
07.2006 - 09.2008

High School Diploma -

Lake Weir High School
Jess Knight