Ki-Hod Thomas
Sells,AZ
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Tohono O'odham Utility Authority
Sells, AZ
12.2018 - Current
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Utilized specialized tools, including insulated hot sticks, rubber gloves/sleeves, insulated hot tools, and slings.
- Replaced transmission poles and associated hardware with new equipment.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
Adult Correctional Officer
Tohono O'odham Nation Corrections
Sells, AZ
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Reported on quality of inmate work and violations committed by prisoners.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Tohono O'odham Judicial Branch
Sells, AZ
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Completed daily reports.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Enforced rules and regulations related to inmate conduct and behavior in accordance with established policies.
- Patrolled correctional facility to ensure it's clean, secure and maintained.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baboquivari High School
Topawa, AZ05-2013
Skills
- Adaptability
- Power line maintenance
- Transmission hot sticking
- Highly motivated
- Effective communication
- Safety procedures
Certification
- Completion of Lineman apprenticeship
- Valid CDL License
- OSHA Certification
- CPR/First-Aid Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Tohono O'odham Utility Authority
12.2018 - Current
Adult Correctional Officer
Tohono O'odham Nation Corrections
05.2018 - 07.2018
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Tohono O'odham Judicial Branch
08.2016 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Baboquivari High School
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