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Kevin Stress

Mondovi,Wi

Summary

Through hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry in direct technical service or field operations (detailed in the enclosed resume), I have gained proficiency in building transmission lines and substations, interpreting schematics diagrams, and performing troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems. Attention to detail, adherence to safety measures and working well under pressure are all attributes I wish to apply to this position. As a team player, to work effectively with others to accomplish job objectives and a passion to do everything “right the first time”.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Tech

EASTERN COMMUNICATIONS
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Radio Communications
  • Quality Accordance with procedure

Labor

UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Enhanced safety during procedures
  • Construction
  • Supported positive experiences, addressing concerns and questions of I&M process
  • Increased efficiency in maintaining a well organized work environment and inventory of equipment
  • Quality Accordance with procedure
  • Class A CDL
  • Bucket trucks, line trucks
  • Customer service
  • Underground Construction
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repair electronic equipment

Pipeline Inspector

WSB LLC
03.2024 - 07.2024

Natural gas distribution pipelines and facilities

  • Safety
  • Quality Accordance with procedure
  • Certified

Western Sup

HBI
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Direct crews
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repair electronic equipment
  • Enhanced safety during procedures
  • Construction
  • Quality Accordance with procedure
  • Supported positive experiences, addressing concerns and questions of I&M process
  • Increased efficiency in maintaining a well organized work environment and inventory of equipment
  • Class A CDL
  • Bucket trucks, line trucks
  • Customer service
  • Underground Construction

Aerial forman

SUNRISE TELECOM
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Aerial line construction
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repair electronic equipment
  • Enhanced safety during procedures
  • Construction
  • Supported positive experiences, addressing concerns and questions of I&M process
  • Increased efficiency in maintaining a well organized work environment and inventory of equipment
  • Class A Cdl
  • Bucket trucks, line trucks
  • Customer service
  • Underground Construction

TD&I CABLE
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Troubleshooting
  • Enhanced safety during procedures
  • Construction
  • Supported positive experiences, addressing concerns and questions of I&M process
  • Increased efficiency in maintaining a well organized work environment and inventory of equipment
  • Class A CDL
  • Bucket trucks, line trucks
  • Underground Construction

I&M Tech/ Construction

Frontier Communications
03.2011 - 01.2023
  • Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
  • Inspect or test lines and cables, recording and analyzing test results, to access transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions
  • Travel to customers’ premises to install, maintain, or repair electronic reception equipment or accessories
  • Measure signal strength at utility poles using electronics test equipment
  • Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment
  • Using bucket trucks or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels/trenches or crawl spaces
  • Participate in the construction of telecommunication towers or associated support structures
  • Place insulation over conductors or seal splices with moisture-proof covering by use of hand tools, epoxy or mechanical equipment
  • Use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, trenchers or cable plows
  • Pull up cables by hand from large reels mounted on trucks; then pull lines through ducts by hand or with winch vehicles

Tech

Oil Equipment Co.
04.2010 - 11.2010
  • Write reports to document collector system test results
  • Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles
  • Such as lead, determine concentration of pollutants
  • Make correct recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities
  • Maintain and repair materials, worksites and equipment

Logistics

UPS
11.2007 - 02.2008
  • Transported air shipments
  • Responsible for safe and timely delivery of shipments to location

Aerial Construction

Koch’s Telecommunications
04.2007 - 09.2007
  • Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
  • Inspect or test lines and cables, recording and analyzing test results, to access transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions
  • Travel to customers’ premises to install, maintain, or repair electronic reception equipment or accessories
  • Measure signal strength at utility poles using electronics test equipment
  • Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment
  • Using bucket trucks or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels/trenches or crawl spaces
  • Participate in the construction of telecommunication towers or associated support structures
  • Place insulation over conductors or seal splices with moisture-proof covering by use of hand tools, epoxy or mechanical equipment
  • Use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, trenchers or cable plows
  • Pull up cables by hand from large reels mounted on trucks; then pull lines through ducts by hand or with winch vehicles

Aerial Construction, Manager

Froztbite Div.
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
  • Inspect or test lines and cables, recording and analyzing test results, to access transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions
  • Travel to customers’ premises to install, maintain, or repair electronic reception equipment or accessories
  • Measure signal strength at utility poles using electronics test equipment
  • Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment
  • Using bucket trucks or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels/trenches or crawl spaces
  • Participate in the construction of telecommunication towers or associated support structures
  • Place insulation over conductors or seal splices with moisture-proof covering by use of hand tools, epoxy or mechanical equipment
  • Use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, trenchers or cable plows
  • Pull up cables by hand from large reels mounted on trucks; then pull lines through ducts by hand or with winch vehicles

I&M Tech

Qwest Communications
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
  • Inspect or test lines and cables, recording and analyzing test results, to access transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions
  • Travel to customers’ premises to install, maintain, or repair electronic reception equipment or accessories
  • Measure signal strength at utility poles using electronics test equipment
  • Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment
  • Using bucket trucks or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels/trenches or crawl spaces
  • Participate in the construction of telecommunication towers or associated support structures
  • Place insulation over conductors or seal splices with moisture-proof covering by use of hand tools, epoxy or mechanical equipment
  • Use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, trenchers or cable plows
  • Pull up cables by hand from large reels mounted on trucks; then pull lines through ducts by hand or with winch vehicles

Apprentice Lineman

MJ Electric
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
  • Inspect or test lines and cables, recording and analyzing test results, to access transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions
  • Travel to customers’ premises to install, maintain, or repair electronic reception equipment or accessories
  • Measure signal strength at utility poles using electronics test equipment
  • Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment
  • Using bucket trucks or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels/trenches or crawl spaces
  • Participate in the construction of telecommunication towers or associated support structures
  • Place insulation over conductors or seal splices with moisture-proof covering by use of hand tools, epoxy or mechanical equipment
  • Use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, trenchers or cable plows
  • Pull up cables by hand from large reels mounted on trucks; then pull lines through ducts by hand or with winch vehicles

Fire Direction Communications, Airborne, Rigging

US Army
01.1987 - 01.1990

Education

CDL - class A

Apprenticeship

Missouri Valley Climbing school

Chippewa Valley Tech

Microsoft Certification - A

Microsoft Certification - C

Parachuting, fire direction, medic, communications via Radio, missiles, rigging

Skills

  • Electrical installation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Construction inspection
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Construction Tech

EASTERN COMMUNICATIONS
09.2024 - 11.2024

Labor

UNDERGROUND SYSTEMS
08.2024 - 09.2024

Pipeline Inspector

WSB LLC
03.2024 - 07.2024

Western Sup

HBI
09.2023 - 11.2023

Aerial forman

SUNRISE TELECOM
05.2023 - 07.2023

TD&I CABLE
03.2023 - 05.2023

I&M Tech/ Construction

Frontier Communications
03.2011 - 01.2023

Tech

Oil Equipment Co.
04.2010 - 11.2010

Logistics

UPS
11.2007 - 02.2008

Aerial Construction

Koch’s Telecommunications
04.2007 - 09.2007

Aerial Construction, Manager

Froztbite Div.
01.2005 - 01.2007

I&M Tech

Qwest Communications
01.2001 - 01.2005

Apprentice Lineman

MJ Electric
01.1998 - 01.2001

Fire Direction Communications, Airborne, Rigging

US Army
01.1987 - 01.1990

Apprenticeship

Missouri Valley Climbing school

Chippewa Valley Tech

Microsoft Certification - A

Microsoft Certification - C

Parachuting, fire direction, medic, communications via Radio, missiles, rigging

CDL - class A

Kevin Stress