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Matthew Ford

Punta Gorda

Summary

Focused Groundman proudly offering a strong work ethic and a great attendance record. An adaptable employee willing to follow instructions to ensure safety and committed to maintaining equipment. Known for assisting others whenever needed. Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills. Safety-oriented Groundman with more than 5 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. 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. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a class b lineman role. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Hardworking and reliable class b lineman with strong ability in pole framing. Offering working as a crew and assertive on the job. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. 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.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Class B Lineman

MasTec
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in the successful installation of new utility poles and electrical lines, resulting in improved infrastructure for local communities.
  • Reduced outage durations through expert troubleshooting and efficient repairs of electrical systems, transformers, and other components.
  • Facilitated the safe removal of damaged or hazardous equipment from job sites, ensuring the well-being of both crew members and the public.
  • Exceeded customer expectations with timely completion of projects while maintaining top-notch quality standards in all work performed.
  • Improved safety by conducting regular inspections of equipment and tools, ensuring proper maintenance and compliance with industry standards.
  • Increased productivity by proactively identifying and addressing potential issues, minimizing downtime and disruptions in work progress.
  • Strengthened communication between crew members through clear instructions, fostering effective teamwork on complex projects.
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when performing intricate wiring tasks for various components within electrical systems installations.
  • Ensured operational excellence by consistently adhering to company policies, procedures, and safety protocols during all job assignments.

Class B Lineman

Pike Electric
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Installed, maintained, and repaired aerial and underground power lines according to safety regulations.
  • Responded to emergency calls in order to repair downed power lines or restore electricity services.
  • Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while working at heights or near energized power lines.
  • Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
  • Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
  • Performed daily inspections of trucks, tools, ladders and other equipment prior to use.
  • Performed routine maintenance on transformers, switches, and circuit breakers.
  • Participated in continuing education classes in order to stay current with industry trends.
  • Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
  • Followed up with customers regarding any concerns related to their service requests.
  • Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
  • Identified areas where additional training was necessary in order to improve job performance.
  • Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
  • Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
  • Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
  • Operated a variety of tools such as saws, drills, grinders, hydraulic benders and presses.
  • Inspected electrical systems for faulty connections, loose wires, and other potential issues.
  • Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
  • Repaired broken streetlights by replacing bulbs or wiring components.
  • Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
  • Conducted tests on electrical systems using specialized equipment such as voltmeters and ammeters.
  • Removed trees from power lines during storms or emergencies.
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Assisted with the installation of new service drops for residential customers.
  • 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.
  • Replaced damaged crossarms or insulators on utility poles as required.
  • Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
  • Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
  • Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
  • Climbed utility poles to access equipment or perform repairs.
  • Built new overhead line structures for transmission systems.
  • Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
  • Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Class C Lineman

Utility Lines Construction Services
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution power lines.
  • Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
  • Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
  • Operated bucket trucks and other heavy machinery safely to access overhead lines.
  • Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
  • Installed new service drops, transformers, poles and other equipment as needed.
  • Inspected electrical systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Set up temporary lighting during night time operations or in case of emergencies.
  • 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.
  • Replaced faulty transformers with new ones according to industry standards.
  • Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
  • Followed safety regulations when working near energized circuits or equipment.
  • Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
  • Maintained records of all work performed including materials used, labor costs.
  • Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
  • Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
  • Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
  • Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
  • Load tested transformers by connecting them to a load bank with the use of jumper cables.
  • Read blueprints accurately to determine layout of power lines for construction projects.
  • Ensured that all ground fault interrupters are functioning properly before starting any job activities.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining high voltage equipment.
  • Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Responded to emergency outages by locating faults on electric lines quickly and efficiently.
  • Repaired damaged poles using specialized tools such as chain saws and pole diggers.
  • Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
  • Removed old wiring from buildings and structures prior to installing new wiring systems.
  • Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
  • Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
  • Inspected connections between various components of an electric system such as switches, fuses, relays.
  • Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
  • Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
  • Tested continuity of circuit conductors using ohmmeters or other testing devices.
  • Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.

Groundperson

Pike Electric
04.2018 - 03.2020
  • Dig holes
  • frame poles
  • make material
  • communicate with crew
  • communicate with customers

Education

High School Diploma -

Charlotte High School
Punta Gorda, FL
05-2016

Skills

  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • System Upgrades
  • Grounding Procedures
  • Pole Setting
  • Hand Tool Expertise
  • Transformer Removal
  • Company Radio Usage
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Crew Assistance
  • Electrical Power Line Maintenance
  • Repair Work
  • Emergency Repairs
  • Wire Splicing
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Safety Meetings
  • Troubleshooting
  • Safety Procedures
  • Grounding Techniques
  • Troubleshooting [Equipment]
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Equipment Selection
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Customer Service
  • Blueprint Analysis
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Construction Principles
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Electrical System Knowledge
  • Bucket truck operation
  • Pole setting
  • Power distribution systems
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Hand tool expertise
  • Line extension projects
  • Underground cable installation
  • Digger derrick usage
  • Cross-arm assembly
  • Overhead line maintenance
  • Pole climbing proficiency
  • Transformer installation
  • Grounding procedures
  • Electrical power line installation
  • Hand and power tools
  • Hole digging
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Electrical testing
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Safety meetings
  • Underground cabling
  • Repair work
  • Cable splicing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Chain hoist operation
  • Wire splicing
  • Safety procedures
  • Trenching
  • Transformer removal
  • Shortening and lengthening lines
  • System troubleshooting
  • Blueprint analysis
  • Grounding techniques
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Electrical safety
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Task prioritization
  • Power restoration
  • Rigging skills

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Class B Lineman

MasTec
06.2024 - 05.2025

Class B Lineman

Pike Electric
07.2023 - 06.2024

Class C Lineman

Utility Lines Construction Services
03.2020 - 07.2023

Groundperson

Pike Electric
04.2018 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Charlotte High School