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Kenneth Capet

New Castle,DE

Summary

Having spent many years in the electrical and utility fields, I plan to further my career by enhancing my skills through training and practical applications from more knowledgeable and seasoned individuals.
I believe my experience, accumulated training and safety consciousness will be an asset in furthering my career.
My recent apprenticeship training in traffic signals and street lighting gives me familiarity with many aspects and components of the positions of Signals Electrical and Electronic Systems Specialist Trainee and the position of Electrical and Electronic Systems Specialist-1

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Plant Maintenance Worker

Delaware Department Of Transportation Deldot
Newark, Delaware
01.2025 - Current
  • Maintained bridge and highway lighting for the north district of new castle county.
  • Operated equipment for applying salt and brine to highways for storm preparation.
  • Utilized heavy equipment for snow removal for highways, bridges, streets, and overpasses.
  • Maintained and inspected specialized equipment or machinery. Applying grease and other lubricants for preventive and emergency maintenance.
  • Received work orders from management about necessary repairs or professional service needs for building operating systems.
  • Operated a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.

Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Apprentice

Tacoma Public Works
Tacoma, WA
07.2021 - 02.2024
  • Located underground utilities using various detection devices.
  • Studied the inner workings of traffic signal cabinets. Including, but not limited to;

annual cabinet inspections

introduction to programming and installation of controllers

introduction to conflict monitors

introduction to all aspects of detection

replaced cabinet fans, monitors, flashcards, battery backup systems

installed and trouble shot traffic signal heads, traffic signal lights, school beacons, pedestrian heads, push buttons and flashers.

  • Operated bucket trucks, digger derricks, over high volumes of vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
  • installed span wire for traffic signal heads and detection equipment
  • Installed wooden poles, steel poles, and strain poles.
  • Installed all new equipment at intersections.
  • I worked in close proximity to high-voltage transformers while installing and troubleshooting traffic signal and street light services.
  • Proficient in using pipe benders, threaders, chain saws, drill presses, band saws, and other equipment used to fabricate the necessary components for traffic signal devices.
  • responded various emergencies;

traffic signal outages, signals in flash, traffic pole knock downs

General Utility Worker

Seattle City Lights
Seattle, WA
01.2019 - 07.2021
  • Operated rivet busters, jackhammers, chainsaws, backhoes, and trenchers.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on heavy-duty equipment, pumps, and compressors.
  • Performed underground trenching and shoring to install conduit, vaults, and other underground structures.
  • hauled dirt, gravel, rock, sand and debris using 3, 5 and 10 yard dump truck and pick-ups.
  • Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
  • Conducted daily inspections of equipment.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Organized tools, equipment and supplies necessary to complete assignments.
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected fluid levels, tire pressure, lights and hoses on maintenance equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks on time.

Junior Electrician

Culver Electric
Brooklyn, NY
02.2014 - 12.2014
  • Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
  • Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
  • Utilized knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
  • Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
  • utilized various hand and power tools to perform tasks

Mechanic A

Consolidated Edison of New York, Con Ed
New York, NY
01.2005 - 02.2013
  • Used various electrical measuring devices, such as multimeters and megger testers.
  • operated various hydraulic, pneumatic, electric powered and portable tools
  • Worked outdoors in extreme heat and cold.
  • Installed underground transformers, network protectors, meter banks and rectifiers.
  • Installed and wired remote monitoring systems, services for residences, schools, and businesses.
  • Installed cable of various lengths and sizes (500-750 mcm), bus tables of 1/4" and 3/4" copper.
  • Adhered to safety practices and procedures.
  • Worked in underground service boxes, manholes, and vaults to complete duties.

Electricians Helper

Eie Electric
Newport Beach, CA
04.2002 - 09.2003
  • Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
  • Helped perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and wiring systems.
  • Installed conduit, junction boxes, panels, and related hardware.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of tasks assigned by electrician supervisor.
  • Cut holes into walls for running new wiring as necessary.
  • Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks.
  • Pulled wire through conduits according to specifications.
  • Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
  • Assisted in the installation of outlets, switches and other electrical components.
  • Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.

Education

GED -

Edward R. Murrow
Brooklyn, NY
11-2004

Electronic Engineering

California Institute of Technology
Anaheim, CA
04-2002

Skills

  • Power tool operation: electric, pneumatic, hydraulic
  • Bucket truck experience
  • Digger/Derrick experience
  • Mechanical and preventive maintenance
  • Construction
  • Print reading
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Electrical troubleshooting and repair skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Equipment operation
  • First aid and CPR
  • Flagging experience

Certification

  • CCO certification digger/derrick
  • Class a cdl

Timeline

Physical Plant Maintenance Worker

Delaware Department Of Transportation Deldot
01.2025 - Current

Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Apprentice

Tacoma Public Works
07.2021 - 02.2024

General Utility Worker

Seattle City Lights
01.2019 - 07.2021

Junior Electrician

Culver Electric
02.2014 - 12.2014

Mechanic A

Consolidated Edison of New York, Con Ed
01.2005 - 02.2013

Electricians Helper

Eie Electric
04.2002 - 09.2003

GED -

Edward R. Murrow

Electronic Engineering

California Institute of Technology
Kenneth Capet