Joseph Wieting
Medford,WI
Summary
Proficient line worker comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment such as digger derricks, underground trenchers, and bucket trucks. Current Wisconsin journeyman card with strong safety record.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Xcel Energy Inc.
Abbotsford, WI
09.2014 - Current
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected them to power lines.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and re-conduct lines.
- Completed re-sagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Adhered to safety requirements and maintained a stellar record with zero incidents in 14 years.
- Has led a crew of linemen on day-to-day jobs and storm restoration.
Apprentice Lineman
Xcel Energy Inc.
Abbotsford, WI
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service.
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Participated in all company meetings and workshops on safety to learn different techniques that could alleviate accidents.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to help ensure the overall safety of all workers and members of the public.
Utility Technician
Xcel Energy Inc.
Abbotsford, WI
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Locate underground facilities
- Groundman for the line crew
- Gas and electric metering
- Experience responding to emergency calls after hours
- Fault finding skils
Meter Reader
Xcel Energy, Inc.
Ironwood, MI
07.2007 - 09.2007
- Read electrical and gas meters in assigned areas to determine amount of usage.
Electrical Groundman
M.J. Electric
Iron Mountain, MI
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Framing and setting steel structures
- Stringing overhead wires
- Equipment/material handling
Education
Journeyman Lineman - Electric
Xcel Energy
Hugo09.2014
Utility Technician Apprenticeship Certificate - Electric
Xcel Energy
Abbotsford, WI09.2009
Certificate - Utility Technician
Gogebic Community College
Ironwood, MI05.2007
High School Diploma -
Medford High School
Medford, WI05.2006
Skills
- Substation experience
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Three-phase background
- Pole setting
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Emergency repairs
- Construction principles
- Hand and power tools
- Crew assistance
- Safety meetings
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective customer communication
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Xcel Energy Inc.
09.2014 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
Xcel Energy Inc.
09.2010 - 09.2014
Utility Technician
Xcel Energy Inc.
09.2007 - 09.2010
Meter Reader
Xcel Energy, Inc.
07.2007 - 09.2007
Electrical Groundman
M.J. Electric
05.2006 - 08.2006
Journeyman Lineman - Electric
Xcel Energy
Utility Technician Apprenticeship Certificate - Electric
Xcel Energy
Certificate - Utility Technician
Gogebic Community College
High School Diploma -
Medford High School
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