Jesse Johnson
Siler City,NC
Summary
Hardworking Line Technician with 6+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. 10+ years maintaining and repairing diverse vehicles and equipment using advanced mechanical skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Field Technician
Pike Engineering
08.2021 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Communicated with customers to provide updates, gather information and resolve issues.
- Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
- Collaborated with other field technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
- Prioritized and managed multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Identified potential problems and prevented equipment failure through performing regular equipment inspections.
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Trained and guided new technicians to equip with skills and knowledge needed to efficiently perform work.
- Enacted successful repairs by applying technical skills and operations knowledge.
- Calibrated new and existing equipment for optimal performance.
Line Technician 1
Town of Apex
01.2020 - Current
- Calibrated equipment and troubleshot malfunctions.
- Completed both major and minor repairs on equipment and performed product changeovers.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
Class B Lineman
Pike Electric
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to the appropriate supervisor.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire as needed and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
UG Lineman
Mastec Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Assisted the linemen in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Installed various UG equipment such as transformers, junction boxes, and switch gears.
- Assisted lineman with 1/0 and 750 mcm dips
Truck Driver & Equipment Operator
B&B Farms
05.2010 - 09.2017
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment maintenance and repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chatham Central High School
Bear Creek, NC01.2012
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- First Aid/CPR
- Underground and Overhead Distribution
- Electrical Powerline Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Crew Assistance
- Effective Customer Communication
- Class A CDL
- Construction Principles
- Troubleshooting
- Vehicle Maintenance and Basic Repairs
- Mechanical Principles
Timeline
Distribution Field Technician
Pike Engineering
08.2021 - Current
Line Technician 1
Town of Apex
01.2020 - Current
Class B Lineman
Pike Electric
04.2018 - 12.2019
UG Lineman
Mastec Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018
Truck Driver & Equipment Operator
B&B Farms
05.2010 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Chatham Central High School
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