Joseph Dalton Scott
Piketon,OH
Summary
Experienced line crew general foreman with a strong background in utility restoration, safety compliance, and crew leadership. Skilled in project planning, communication, training, and problem solving to keep field operations safe and efficient.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Crew General Forman
Davis H. Elliot
Hillsboro, Ohio
01.2018 - Current
- Directed line crews on Davis H. Elliot's overhead utility projects.
- Supported storm restoration work and emergency repair response.
- Assigned daily tasks to crew members to enhance operational efficiency.
- Reviewed blueprints, maps, and job plans to ensure precise line installation.
- Communicated outage needs with supervisors, utilities, and customers.
- Organized training sessions for new employees on safety policies, procedures, equipment operation, and maintenance.
- Investigated accidents involving line crews to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Created daily work plans to enhance efficiency and maintain effective communication among teams. with project managers and subcontractors
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
Line Crew Supervisor
Adams Rural Electric
West Union, Ohio
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Conducted regular safety meetings with line crew to reinforce compliance with new procedures and regulations, promoting a culture of safety.
- Developed strategies for improving productivity levels among the line crew.
- Coordinated outage response and restoration efforts across rural service routes.
- Communicated with dispatch, members, and supervisors about line conditions and repairs.
- Documented daily work orders, material use, and service call updates to ensure accurate records and facilitate timely service.
- Resolved conflicts between customers and line crew to maintain positive relationships and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with the management team on long-term projects that involved detailed planning.
- Complied with all local, state, federal laws and regulations pertaining to electrical power lines.
- Audited invoices from contractors hired by the company for services rendered.
Journeyman Lineman
Davis H. Elliot
Hillsboro, Ohio
01.2011 - 2017
- Restored electricity service during storm response and emergency outage conditions.
- Repaired transformers, switches, and poles during scheduled maintenance and outage work, ensuring reliable electric service continuity.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs and maintenance, contributing to safe and effective service delivery.
- Mentored apprentice linemen on technical tasks, enhancing their skills and knowledge in lineman duties.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Basic Line Mechanic
Scioto County CTC
Lucasville, OH01-2010
High School Diploma -
Waverly High School
Waverly, OH05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYApprenticeship - Transmission & Distribution Construction
University of Kentucky
Lexington , KY 01.2013 - 01.2016
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Safety Training
- Crew management
- Project planning
- Team leadership
- Outage management
- Crew training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Operational leadership
Certification
- First Aid CPR & AED
- Class A CDL 2010-Current
- Drug & Alcohol Test Technician
Timeline
Line Crew General Forman
Davis H. Elliot
01.2018 - Current
Line Crew Supervisor
Adams Rural Electric
01.2017 - 12.2018
Apprenticeship - Transmission & Distribution Construction
University of Kentucky
01.2013 - 01.2016
Journeyman Lineman
Davis H. Elliot
01.2011 - 2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Basic Line Mechanic
Scioto County CTC
High School Diploma -
Waverly High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Louisville