Joseph Candela
Vanderbilt,United States
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Transmission Lineman
Power Standard
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the operation of bucket trucks and other specialized equipment for line work.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
Foreman Lineman
Wolf Line Construction
02.2017 - 10.2024
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and tools, maintaining operational readiness at all times.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced work efficiency and reduced downtime during projects.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Enforced strict compliance with OSHA standards among crew members, maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
- Led daily safety briefings, resulting in a significant reduction of workplace incidents.
Line Clearance Arborist
Carolina Tree Care
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Operated specialized equipment for tree removal and maintenance tasks.
- Felled trees carefully to avoid damage to property and landscape.
- Used chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in creation of customer visions.
- Used ladders, ropes, harnesses and other protective equipment to climb trees and to identify arboricultural pathology concerns.
- Trimmed and removed tree limbs in contention using safety measures.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School
Los Banos, CA05-2009
Apprentice ID MI2019006296 -
Department of Labor
600 E Front St MI 01-2026
Apprenticeship Program -
North West Lineman College
Edgewater, FL02-2023
Skills
- Bucket truck operation
- Conductor Sagging
- Climbing Wood and Steel
- Hand and power tools
- Clipping Wire
- Overhead line construction\
- Grounding
- Wreck out Poles & Conductor
- Dead End Conductor Mechanical & Pressed
- Rigging
- Working at extreme heights
- Great Attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Team Player
Certification
Rescue series
Rigging
Electrical Systems
Advanced Transformers
Hot Line
Electrical Equipment
Power Delivery
First Aid
CPR
OSHA 30
High Voltage GTD-29 CFR 1910.269
Performance Management Training NRECA
Industrial Power Trucks
Knots Splices Ropes
Electrical Test Equipment
Class A CDL Non Restricted
Timeline
Transmission Lineman
Power Standard
11.2024 - Current
Foreman Lineman
Wolf Line Construction
02.2017 - 10.2024
Line Clearance Arborist
Carolina Tree Care
01.2013 - 08.2017
Apprentice ID MI2019006296 -
Department of Labor
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School
Apprenticeship Program -
North West Lineman College