Joshua Stevens
Lebanon, Virginia,VA
Summary
Effective at managing daily line work and emergency call-outs in all types of environments. Experienced with skills such as sagging, guying and tower erection. Dependable, hardworking and safety-focused.
Proficient line worker comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment. Currently licensed with strong safety record.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman/General Foreman
Service Electric Company
Chattanooga, TN
07.2013 - Current
- Scheduled staff shifts based on project needs and availability.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications and expectations.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding project timelines.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Performed inspections of completed work prior to acceptance by client or owner representative.
- Prepared reports detailing progress against established benchmarks or milestones.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations including time cards, production data logs.
- Provided technical advice to staff regarding operational issues and problems.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from clients or owners representatives related to project status or progress.
- Install PCS Cell Antennas on Transmission Structures with cranes, buckets.
- Work closely with helicopters, to install rope, steel monopoles and equipment on Transmission Projects.
- fly drone to do inspections, storm damage assessment.
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW 238
Asheville, NC
01.2011 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Richardson Waylan
Roanoke, VA
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Worked installing Transmission Steel Structures, Monopoles.
- Installation of Transmission conductors.
Lineman
Cassell Electric
Wise , VA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components.
- Installed, spliced and tested overhead power lines.
- Worked closely with electricians on complex construction projects.
- Replaced defective or burned out conductors on utility poles using aerial lift devices.
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Provided technical assistance to apprentices while they learned the trade.
- Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
- Conducted safety inspections of all power line equipment prior to use.
- Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
- Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
- Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
- Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
- Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
- Measured distances between posts when installing wire support structures.
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Groundman/Apprentice Lineman
Pike Electric
Mount Airy, NC
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Coordinated with other utilities to ensure safe working conditions and prevent service disruption.
- Participated in safety meetings and workshops to stay updated on industry practices and standards.
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
- Spliced wires and soldered connections to complete circuitry for effective power distribution.
- Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
- Utilized volt meters, ammeters, and other testing devices to assess and ensure system functionality.
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
- Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
- Coordinated with team members to remove trees and other obstructions from lines and equipment.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Honaker High School
Honaker, VA05-2005
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Traffic Control
- First Aid Training
- Grounding procedures
- Load Calculations
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Steel tower erecting
- Installation point access
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Electrical system knowledge
- Transformer removal
- Crew assistance
- Written and verbal communication
- Emergency Repairs
- Safety meetings
- Company radio usage
- Hand and power tools
- Pole setting
- Hazard Identification
- Fall protection
- Heavy Lifting
- Part 107 UAS Pilot
- level 2 thermography
- Blueprint Analysis
Certification
- Ibew Journeyman LIneman
- Part 107 UAS pilot
- level 2 thermography
Timeline
Foreman/General Foreman
Service Electric Company
07.2013 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW 238
01.2011 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Richardson Waylan
01.2011 - 07.2013
Lineman
Cassell Electric
01.2010 - 01.2011
Groundman/Apprentice Lineman
Pike Electric
01.2008 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Honaker High School
- Ibew Journeyman LIneman
- Part 107 UAS pilot
- level 2 thermography
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