John Stephens
Butner,NC
Summary
Motivated Apprentice with expertise using equipment, hand tools and power tools to complete tasks quickly and accurately. Committed to bringing hardworking mentality and mechanical skills to workplace. Flexible individual willing to work long hours.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice
Duke Energy
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Responsible for adhering to OSHA safety standards with work practices and equipment
- Built distribution poles and underground transformers to specific specifications
- Operated digger truck, bucket truck, and backhoe.
Apprentice
Pike Electric
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for adhering to stringent safety guidelines
- Tests and inspects safety equipment for serviceability
- Operates Backhoe and Line truck to place heavy equipment
- Operates Squirt truck and Bucket truck for Service repairs and replacement
- Troubleshoot customers power issues in a timely manner
- Familiar with operating a Super Beast and Fault Finder.
Infantryman
US Army
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Performed inspections on various weapon systems, vehicles, radio’s, and parachutes always adhering to stringent guidelines
- Served in every leadership position within a Platoon to include Platoon Sergeant in charge of 38 personnel
- Instructed and performed Combat Lifesaving Techniques
- Driven HMMWV, 2 ½ ton truck, LMTV, and MRAP
- Ensured everyday operations ran smoothly as Operations NCO
- Familiar with working in austere environments
- Responsible for training of foreign and domestic soldiers.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Southern Technical College
Orlando, FL02.2019
GED -
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA09.2004
Skills
- 11 years of military experience
- 52 months Linework experience
- Passionate about training and excelling
Education Training
- Gwinnett Technical College: GED
- U.S. Army: Infantry School, Ranger School, Airborne School, Jumpmaster School, Air Assault School, Army Basic Instructor Course, Warrior Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Mantracker Course, Ammo Handler Course, Combat Life Saver Course, Equal Opportunity Course, Defensive Driving Course, Sexual Harassment and Prevention Course, Master Fitness Trainer Course, Military Transition Team Training, Class A CDL, Forklift Operator
- Pike Electric: First Aid/CPR, Class A CDL, Forklift operator
- Southern Technical College: Medical assisting diploma
Awards
- Combat Infantrymans Badge
- Expert Infantrymans Badge
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- NATO Medal
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Commandants list
- Dean’s list
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Forklift Operator
CDL Class A
Timeline
Apprentice
Duke Energy
01.2018 - 01.2021
Apprentice
Pike Electric
01.2017 - 01.2018
Infantryman
US Army
01.2006 - 01.2017
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Southern Technical College
GED -
Gwinnett Technical College