JOSHUA SPEARS

• Worked under supervision of forman Electrician to learn trade and develop specific electrical knowledge.
• Operate and used proper tools and heavy equipment
• Operate equipment bucket truck, manlift, scissor lift.
• Bend conduit
• Pulled wire through pulley
• Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation
• Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair
• Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment

• Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
• Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
• Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
• Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
• Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair
• Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
• Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components

Disassemble equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools .

• Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.

• Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters.

• Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
• Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
• Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
• Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.

• Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
• Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
• Prioritized and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
• Developed keen eye for detail and commitment to producing quality craftsmanship.
• Completed comprehensive apprenticeship program, successfully applying essential trade skills.