Luke Lewallen

Built a 69kv line and then a 345 kv line. Was back and fourth between two projects. was able to perform Journeyman tasks without a lead with me. Learned how to work 2 different types of cranes, then what I was normally used to running. I Lead jacking and framing crews. learned how to sag wire using a transit. how to read sag charts. And use wire thermometers. Perfected the skills i was already taught

Built a 230 kv line. Would perform mid level apprentice duties. I learned how to pull and sag wire. clip Conductor. Dead end. Was taught by the journeyman lineman how to Perform these tasks. Was able to learn how clip fiber and shield wire Also dead end it. Aside from conductor As well. Was taught how to train fiber and how to run a crane

did a reck out of a 230kv line on H frames And then a 345kv on steel monopoles. I learned how to climb wood structures Using secondary and gaffs. how to De-assembled wood poles and the proper use of chainsaws. Learned how To use a line truck. I was taught how a bucket truck needs to be organized and cleaned for everyday use. Assisted the journeyman In everyday duties

Started out by building 4 legged Latis towers where I learned how to climb and assemble towers and then moved to concrete foundations for monopoles. I then worked my way up to assisting the journeyman lineman on everyday tasks Building a 345kv line. double bundle triple circuit. learned how to operate different types of equipment (skid steer. Tellahandler, front loader , backhoe , and also including bucket trucks. learned how to jack, Frame and set structures. learned how to read blueprints. taught organization skills for bucket trucks and crew trucks.