Justin Howard
West,MS
Summary
Trustworthy professional offering several years as foreman. Focused and skilled in coordinating personnel, materials and equipment. Decisive when responding to urgent issues and resolving problems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Irby Construction Company
Richland, Ms.
10.2018 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
Lineman
B&B Electrical
Brandon, MS
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components.
- Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
- Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
- Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
- Replaced defective or burned out conductors on utility poles using aerial lift devices.
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
Apprentice Lineman
KCI
Brandon, MS
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted in the installation of new and existing power lines.
- Climbed utility poles to install or repair power lines.
- Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
Education
Lineman Certificate - Lineman
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS12-2012
High School Diploma -
Winona Christian School
Winona, MS05-2012
Skills
- Daily Reporting
- Project Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Workforce Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Line Installer-Repairer (Northwest Lineman Apprenticeship Program)
- Pole Top and Bucket Rescue
- CPR
- Flagger
- Updated on PowerSafe
Timeline
Foreman
Irby Construction Company
10.2018 - 09.2024
Lineman
B&B Electrical
01.2015 - 09.2018
Apprentice Lineman
KCI
01.2013 - 01.2015
Lineman Certificate - Lineman
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma -
Winona Christian School
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