Jimmy Dotson Jr.
Quitman,MS
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Transmission Lineman
PSC Primoris
Big Spring, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Assisted in emergency storm restoration efforts, restoring power to affected communities as quickly as possible.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Maintained a strong safety record by diligently adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies, ensuring the well-being of both team members and the public.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
- Maintained accurate records of completed tasks, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Optimized resource use, effectively managing materials and tools inventory for field operations.
- Minimized environmental impact with careful planning and execution of line installations in sensitive areas.
- Maintained strict compliance with industry regulations and standards, ensuring all work met quality and safety benchmarks.
Transmission Lineman
PowerGrid Services
Hartsville, Alabama
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Installed and maintained electrical power lines, ensuring reliable service delivery.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Assisted in emergency storm restoration efforts, restoring power to affected communities as quickly as possible.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Maintained a strong safety record by diligently adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies, ensuring the well-being of both team members and the public.
- Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
- Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
- Maintained accurate records of completed tasks, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Minimized environmental impact with careful planning and execution of line installations in sensitive areas.
- Improved team efficiency with rigorous adherence to safety protocols during high-risk operations.
- Optimized resource use, effectively managing materials and tools inventory for field operations.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Transmission Lineman
Henkel an McCoy
West Point, MS
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Maintained a strong safety record by diligently adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies, ensuring the well-being of both team members and the public.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
- Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
- Maintained accurate records of completed tasks, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Optimized resource use, effectively managing materials and tools inventory for field operations.
- Minimized environmental impact with careful planning and execution of line installations in sensitive areas.
Transmission Lineman
Chain Electric
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Trained new team members in proper procedures, fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
- Assisted in emergency storm restoration efforts, restoring power to affected communities as quickly as possible.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Maintained a strong safety record by diligently adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies, ensuring the well-being of both team members and the public.
- Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
- Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
- Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
- Maintained accurate records of completed tasks, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Maintained strict compliance with industry regulations and standards, ensuring all work met quality and safety benchmarks.
- Minimized environmental impact with careful planning and execution of line installations in sensitive areas.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Transmission Lineman
Pike Electric
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Assisted in emergency storm restoration efforts, restoring power to affected communities as quickly as possible.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Maintained a strong safety record by diligently adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies, ensuring the well-being of both team members and the public.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
- Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
- Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
- Maintained accurate records of completed tasks, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Optimized resource use, effectively managing materials and tools inventory for field operations.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Transmission Lineman
Power Secure
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Maintained a strong safety record by diligently adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies, ensuring the well-being of both team members and the public.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
- Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
- Maintained accurate records of completed tasks, contributing to streamlined operations.
- Optimized resource use, effectively managing materials and tools inventory for field operations.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Apprentice Lineman
Power Secure
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, and existing connections.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
- Gained proficiency in climbing poles, towers, and structures to perform required tasks at varying heights.
- Developed strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, transformers, circuit breakers, switches, insulators, and other power distribution components.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in project scope during daily work activities.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Enforced adherence to industry best practices, safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
- Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Apprentice Lineman
MasTec
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
- Gained proficiency in climbing poles, towers, and structures to perform required tasks at varying heights.
- Supported successful project completions by collaborating closely with experienced linemen and supervisors to execute assigned tasks effectively.
- Developed strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, transformers, circuit breakers, switches, insulators, and other power distribution components.
- Used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as Number feet above ground.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Recorded accurate measurements for installed new power lines and poles.
- Performed powerline maintenance by cleaning and lubricating components and replacing worn parts.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Groundman
MasTec
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Promoted safe working practices within the crew by adhering to established safety protocols at all times.
- Developed strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, transformers, circuit breakers, switches, insulators, and other power distribution components.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in project scope during daily work activities.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
Education
High School Diploma
Enterprise High School
Enterprise, MS05.2009
Skills
- Bucket truck operation
- Heavy lifting
- Storm damage repair
- Hand and power tools
- Digger derrick use
- Fall protection practices
- Grounding techniques
- Safety procedures
- Hole digging
- Electrical safety procedures
- Safety meetings
- Power line installation
- Overhead line construction
- Troubleshooting
- Written and verbal communication
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Vehicle operation
- Rigging skills
Timeline
Transmission Lineman
PSC Primoris
03.2024 - Current
Transmission Lineman
PowerGrid Services
12.2022 - 03.2024
Transmission Lineman
Henkel an McCoy
09.2022 - 11.2022
Transmission Lineman
Chain Electric
10.2020 - 09.2022
Transmission Lineman
Pike Electric
06.2019 - 03.2020
Transmission Lineman
Power Secure
02.2016 - 03.2019
Apprentice Lineman
Power Secure
01.2015 - 02.2016
Apprentice Lineman
MasTec
01.2012 - 02.2013
Groundman
MasTec
01.2011 - 01.2012
High School Diploma
Enterprise High School