JOEL KUNTZ
Minden,NV
Summary
Experienced Troubleman/Meterman with 20+ years in underground fault finding, metering installation, and distribution line maintenance. Known for safe troubleshooting, fast power restoration, and dependable results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Troubleman/ Meterman
Liberty Utilities
South Lake Tahoe, California
06.2014 - 06.2024
- Executed installations, audits, and repairs of metering systems to ensure functionality.
- Troubleshot electrical systems and repaired overhead and underground faults.
- Trained new employees in underground fault finding and repair techniques.
- Held electrical demonstrations for the public.
Journeyman Lineman
Liberty utilities
South Lake Tahoe, California
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Installed and maintained Liberty Utilities overhead and underground electric distribution lines.
- Repaired service outages and restored power for Liberty Utilities customers.
- Climbed poles and operated bucket trucks for line construction and repairs.
- Set transformers, switches, and other distribution equipment on Liberty Utilities circuits.
- Performed hot line work using rubber goods and approved safety practices.
- Inspected poles, lines, and hardware for Liberty Utilities maintenance needs.
- Coordinated with crews and dispatch during Liberty Utilities emergency response work.
Journeyman Lineman
NV Energy
Carson City, Nevada
08.2006 - 01.2011
- Executed overhead and underground construction projects, enhancing safety and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Patrolled Liberty Utilities lines and identified defects, hazards, and outage risks.
- Climb poles and towers to install, repair, and replace overhead conductors.
- Set transformers, cutouts, insulators, and crossarms on Liberty Utilities distribution systems.
Journyman lineman
Progress Energy
St. Petersburg, Florida
04.2004 - 08.2006
- Conducted underground fault detection and repair, improving system reliability
- Executed overhead line installation, optimizing power distribution
- Installed overhead conductors and service drops for electric utility customers
- Repaired transmission lines and distribution equipment across Progress Energy service territory
- Inspected poles, transformers, and switches for safety and reliability issues
Journeyman Lineman
FirstEnergy
Somerset, Pennsylvania
01.1983 - 04.2004
- Performed transmission installation and repair for electrical systems, enhancing operational integrity.
- Executed overhead and underground construction and maintenance on utility lines to ensure reliable service.
- Trained apprentices from 1992 to 2002, fostering skill development and workforce readiness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richland High School
Johnstown, PA06-1980
Skills
- Metering installation
- Underground fault detection
- Overhead construction
- Live line work
- Transformer installation
- Distribution line maintenance
Certification
- Advanced meterman training national metering
Timeline
Troubleman/ Meterman
Liberty Utilities
06.2014 - 06.2024
Journeyman Lineman
Liberty utilities
01.2011 - 06.2014
Journeyman Lineman
NV Energy
08.2006 - 01.2011
Journyman lineman
Progress Energy
04.2004 - 08.2006
Journeyman Lineman
FirstEnergy
01.1983 - 04.2004
High School Diploma -
Richland High School