Kadin McBride
Cushing,OK
Summary
Electrical line worker with hands-on experience installing and maintaining overhead and underground power systems. Skilled in electrical safety procedures, blueprint analysis, and equipment installation. Proven track record troubleshooting outages and repairing damaged lines to restore service quickly.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Southern Electric Corporation
Tulsa, Oklahoma
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted in building, maintaining, and repairing overhead power lines and electrical distribution systems to ensure reliable electrical service.
- Aided in setting utility poles, framing poles, and installing crossarms, insulators, transformers, and other overhead equipment to support efficient overhead power line construction.
- Assist with running, pulling, sagging, and tying in primary and secondary conductors.
- Aided in the installation of transformers to facilitate electrical distribution, connect services, and make up electrical equipment.
- Assist with troubleshooting outages, repairing damaged lines, and restoring power to customers.
- Work alongside journeyman linemen on new construction, line upgrades, and maintenance of existing power lines.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, bucket trucks, and other equipment as trained and authorized.
- Follow proper safety procedures when working around energized lines, electrical equipment, and other job-site hazards.
- Maintain tools and equipment, keep the job site clean, and help ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with a crew to complete tasks effectively under various weather and field conditions, ensuring timely project completion.
Infantry Team Leader
Oklahoma National Guard
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
10.2021 - Current
- Supported infantry fire team during Oklahoma National Guard training and field operations.
- Trained soldiers on weapons handling, drill procedures, and combat readiness standards.
- Guided patrol movement tactics and security checks during Guard missions.
- Inspected rifles, gear, and vehicles for serviceability prior to deployments, ensuring readiness for operations.
- Applied safety procedures during live-fire exercises and field training.
- Monitored personnel, equipment, and issued supplies to maintain full accountability and operational readiness.
- Coordinated mission planning and rehearsals with subordinate soldiers, enhancing mission success rates.
URD foreman
Davis H Elliot
Stillwater, OK
02.2023 - 03.2026
- Supported underground distribution power line installs through CREC, OG&E, and PSO contracts.
- Operated underground equipment with focus on safe, efficient power line installation.
- Ran backhoe, bucket truck, digger truck, and vac truck during underground utility work.
- Met project deadlines while maintaining quality standards and improving underground line maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Recorded underground line work accurately for future reference and completed thorough inspections to help prevent issues.
- Led underground equipment operations with safety and efficiency focus in power line installation; applied strict safety protocols to raise operational standards.
Apprentice Electrician
Field Electric
Stillwater, OK
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported electrical installations, improving team efficiency and safety compliance.
- Quickly learned electrical systems, followed safety protocols, and assisted with installation work.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics, helping with project planning and fault troubleshooting.
- Followed industry standards and building codes, making accurate wire connections and component installations for reliable system performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Drumright High School
Drumright, OK05-2021
Skills
- Overhead line installation
- Underground distribution
- Transformer installation
- Bucket truck operation
- Circuit troubleshooting
- Electrical safety
- Blueprint analysis
- Electrical distribution
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Southern Electric Corporation
02.2026 - Current
URD foreman
Davis H Elliot
02.2023 - 03.2026
Apprentice Electrician
Field Electric
07.2022 - 02.2023
Infantry Team Leader
Oklahoma National Guard
10.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Drumright High School