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Kevin Barry

Wasilla,AK

Summary

Dependable individual boasting a background working with electrical systems and following all instructions from the supervisor. A bilingual Groundman lifting heavy items, working indoors and outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions and assisting crews.

Safety-oriented Groundman with more than ten years of experience assisting crew members with hoisting and rigging and power tool operations. A dedicated employee offering skills in loading and unloading trucks and maintaining work vehicles. Ready for a new position where attention to detail and exceptional communication can be utilized.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Telephone Lineman

Sturgeon Electric
Wasilla, AK
07.2017 - 01.2024
  • Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
  • Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
  • Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Created and maintained an effective team environment through collaboration and communication.
  • Engaged in problem solving activities with all levels of staff when issues arose.
  • Provided guidance to subordinates on how to improve their performance and develop new skills.
  • Developed strategies to improve productivity and efficiency among team members.
  • Encouraged, empowered and motivated team to accomplish objectives.
  • Worked closely with upper management in order to determine long-term strategies for achieving organizational goals.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members as needed throughout the course of a project's duration.
  • Handled responsibilities successfully in manager's absence.
  • Found solutions to issues and promoted diminish conflicts to improve group function and planning success.
  • Managed movement of materials and product through production.
  • Distributed work orders to departments.
  • Contacted suppliers to verify shipment details.
  • Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
  • Scheduled space or equipment for special programs, meetings and conferences.
  • Moved dirt, rocks, and debris with backhoe to create trenches or holes of various depths and widths.
  • Assisted in the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines, water lines, electrical conduits.
  • Removed stumps and roots from ground using excavator.
  • Interpreted blueprints accurately when determining where excavation should take place.
  • Calculated material needs based on size and depth requirements for each project.
  • Cleaned up worksites after completion of projects by removing excess debris from area.
  • Monitored gauges and controls while operating equipment to ensure efficiency and safety standards were met.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding progress of tasks and any issues that arose during operation of machinery.
  • Loaded earth, debris and rubble onto trucks and conveyors for removal from construction site.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Adjusted hand wheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets, scrapers or swing booms.
  • Regulated speed and direction of loader or dozer.
  • Repaired machinery and replaced gears, bearings and bucket teeth.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Controlled operation of heavy power machinery to complete on-site work.
  • Adhered to safety guidelines for height work at every worksite.
  • Communicated with customers regarding any changes or updates made during project completion process.
  • Utilized aerial lifts, ladders, chainsaws, chippers, pole saws, and other tools necessary for climbing and pruning trees.
  • Monitored weather conditions prior to beginning jobsite activities.
  • Inspected tree branches, trunks, and roots to identify potential hazards or structural weaknesses.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Maintained positive environment dedicated to teamwork and performance.
  • Promoted positive culture of teamwork and inclusion, increasing employee morale.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.

Journeyman Telephone Lineman

Alaska Directional
Wasilla, AK
03.2017 - 07.2017
  • Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
  • Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
  • Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
  • Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Bolstered customer confidence by keeping installation information confidential and maintaining professional job site demeanor and correspondence.
  • Monitored job progress to ensure quality standards are met according to company policies and procedures.
  • Supervised a team of telephone linemen and apprentices in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electric power lines.
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators, plows to move earth and materials.
  • Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding status updates on jobsite activities.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
  • Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
  • Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
  • Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.

Aprentice Telephone Lineman

Sturgeon Electric
Wasilla, AK
05.2013 - 02.2017
  • Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
  • Operated heavy equipment from an excavator, skid steer, dozer, drop plow,
  • Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain Fiber Optic telephone lines.
  • Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
  • Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
  • Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
  • Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
  • Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
  • Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
  • Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
  • Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
  • Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
  • Provided technical assistance to apprentices while they learned the trade.
  • Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Worked with team to install cables, poles and peds.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
  • Climbed wooden poles, ladders and used bucket trucks to reach overhead lines and complete work.
  • Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.

Education

Book 1 Journeyman Telephone - Outside Line And Construction

AJEATT Apprenticeship Program
Anchorage, AK
01-2017

High School Diploma -

Bartlett High School
Anchorage, AK
05-2008

Biology

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Skills

  • Tool Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Effective Communication
  • Issue Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Plant Safety
  • Materials Handling
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Customer-Oriented
  • DOT Compliance
  • Initiative and Self-Motivation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Crisis Management
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Active Listening
  • Confident in reading a print pertaining to the job

Certification

  • Class A CDL
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Medical Examination
  • NSTC
  • NSTC OSHA

Timeline

Journeyman Telephone Lineman

Sturgeon Electric
07.2017 - 01.2024

Journeyman Telephone Lineman

Alaska Directional
03.2017 - 07.2017

Aprentice Telephone Lineman

Sturgeon Electric
05.2013 - 02.2017

Book 1 Journeyman Telephone - Outside Line And Construction

AJEATT Apprenticeship Program

High School Diploma -

Bartlett High School

Biology

Fort Lewis College

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