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John Sheppard

Fayetteville,WV

Summary

Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lineman

ridgeline industries
Hico, WV
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Worked closely with electricians on complex construction projects.
  • Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Replaced defective or burned out conductors on utility poles using aerial lift devices.
  • Conducted safety inspections of all power line equipment prior to use.
  • Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.

Lineman

hg carte electric
Fayetteville, WV
12.2021 - 02.2024
  • Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
  • Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components.
  • Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
  • Installed, spliced and tested overhead power lines.
  • pump power feed installation
  • motor feed for belt heads
  • installation of power for overhead cranes and monorails

Mining Contractor

raleigh mine supply
Fayetteville, WV
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Renovated and produced physical structures to meet timeline and budgetary constraints.
  • multiple belt removals and reconstructs
  • plant motor hook up
  • lighting
  • plant start up
  • load out operations
  • pole setting for powerlines
  • powerline and transformer work
  • cutout change out and refuse
  • some equiptment operations

Education

High School Diploma -

Oak Hill High School
Oak Hill
05-2015

Skills

  • Pole climbing
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Power line installation
  • Transformer installation
  • Safety inspections
  • Team collaboration
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Aerial lift operation
  • Power restoration
  • Equipment operation
  • Maintenance & repair
  • Multitasking
  • Communication

Certification

  • journeyman electrician license from state of wv
  • class b cdls
  • 24 hour safety sensitive card [red hat]

Timeline

Lineman

ridgeline industries
02.2025 - 03.2025

Lineman

hg carte electric
12.2021 - 02.2024

Mining Contractor

raleigh mine supply
07.2020 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Oak Hill High School
John Sheppard