Kale Rortvedt
Glenbeulah,WI
Summary
Journeyman Lineman recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in power line installation and maintenance, emergency response operations, and electrical system troubleshooting. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and safety compliance, ensuring optimal performance in demanding environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
New Holstein Utilities
New Holstein, WI
03.2024 - Current
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution facilities
- Installed pole and padmounted transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, and along rights-of-way
- Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Assisted in the construction of new distribution lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
Journeyman Lineman
Plymouth Utilities
Plymouth, WI
03.2014 - 03.2024
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Documented work performed, including repairs made and materials used, for record-keeping purposes.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Utilized volt meters, ammeters, and other testing devices to assess and ensure system functionality.
- Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
Education
4 Year Apprenticeship - Electrical Lineworker
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI01-2014
Technical Certification - Electrical Power Distribution
Moraine Park Technical College
Beaver Dam, WI04-2010
High School Diploma -
Plymouth High School
Plymouth, WI06-2008
Skills
- Communicates Effectively
- Grounding procedures
- Pole setting
- Equipment Inspection
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Traffic and pedestrian safety
- Vehicle Pre-Trip and Pre-Flight
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
New Holstein Utilities
03.2024 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Plymouth Utilities
03.2014 - 03.2024
4 Year Apprenticeship - Electrical Lineworker
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Technical Certification - Electrical Power Distribution
Moraine Park Technical College
High School Diploma -
Plymouth High School
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