Mark Contreras
Grand Terrace,CA
Summary
Experienced journeyman lineman offering proven safety record, performance-oriented nature and strong history of accomplishment in the past,present and what is to come to me. Background training and mentoring team members to optimize performance and improve quality. Reliable, industrious and diplomatic in resolving concerns. Skilled Service Manager knowledgeable about forecasting department goals and objectives. Highly effective at driving quality and service improvements to cultivate loyal, satisfied customers. Hires, trains, motivates and monitors performance of all service department staff. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman/Foreman
Asplundh Line Construction
Buena Park, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Kept equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and informing management of needed repairs.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards.
- climbed utility poles/assist my pole partner when needed and always kept a 3 way communication.
- Assist on the ground that consist of making down guys,running the hand line,grabbing material and cleaning up.
Journeyman Lineman
PAR Electrical Contractors
Orange, CA
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
Journeyman Lineman
Diversified Contractors, Inc
Redlands, CA
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
Education
Journeyman Lineman Certificate - Distribution/Transmission
Cal-Nev Jatc
Riverside, CA06.2019
Power Line Certificate - Distribution/Transmission
East Los Angeles Skills Center
Los Angeles, CA06.2013
High School Diploma -
Parkridge Private School
Long Beach, CA06.2010
Skills
- Employee Motivation
- Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
- Personnel Management
- Schedule Preparation
- Dependable and Consistent
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Quality Assurance
- Relationship Building
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Decision-Making
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Equipment Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Employee Safety Training
- Professional Communication
- Personnel Skill Assessments
- Customer Relations
- Specifications Interpretation
- Job Prioritizing
- Enterprise Project Management
- Safety Compliance
- OSHA Compliance
- Maintenance Planning
- Schedule Management
- Job briefing (tailboard)
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman/Foreman
Asplundh Line Construction
09.2020 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
PAR Electrical Contractors
03.2020 - 08.2020
Journeyman Lineman
Diversified Contractors, Inc
12.2019 - 01.2020
Journeyman Lineman Certificate - Distribution/Transmission
Cal-Nev Jatc
Power Line Certificate - Distribution/Transmission
East Los Angeles Skills Center
High School Diploma -
Parkridge Private School