Jimmy Garcia
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Skilled leader and problem-solver with 11-year record of success overseeing line work. Excellent maintenance and repair abilities demonstrated in normal and emergency settings. Resourceful in coordinating supplies and personnel to meet any need. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Foreman Lineman
J&L Underground
Edgewood, TX
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints about power outages or other issues relating to electric service delivery.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Ordered materials from suppliers as needed for line construction projects.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during each job task.
- Troubleshot problems with existing lines using specialized testing equipment such as voltmeters or ammeters.
- Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, including time sheets and material usage reports.
- Participated in meetings with management personnel regarding project status updates or operational changes within the department.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Monitored job progress to ensure quality standards are met according to company policies and procedures.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Conducted safety checks for potential hazards related to electrical work.
- Performed maintenance on high voltage lines and associated equipment.
- Supervised a team of linemen in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electric power lines.
- Established effective working relationships with local utility companies when necessary for coordination of services.
- Bolstered customer confidence by keeping installation information confidential and maintaining professional job site demeanor and correspondence.
- Provided instruction to apprentices on proper use of tools, materials, and techniques used in overhead and underground line construction.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
- Assisted with emergency repairs as needed due to weather conditions or other critical situations requiring immediate attention.
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Identified defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays or wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding service interruptions or repairs needed on their property.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
WW Samuell HS
Dallas, TX05-2004
Some College (No Degree) - CAD Technology
Westwood College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Schematics
- Task Delegation
- Electrical System Knowledge
- Microsoft Visio
Timeline
Foreman Lineman
J&L Underground
11.2022 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
WW Samuell HS
Some College (No Degree) - CAD Technology
Westwood College