Matthew Garner
Pine Grove,LA
Summary
Skilled Journeyman Lineman with proven abilities in power line maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, cable termination, and safety compliance. Demonstrated success in restoring power swiftly during emergencies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Saber Power Services
Rosharon, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular maintenance on power lines to maintain safety and reliability of service.
- Operated bucket trucks for efficient line work execution.
- Worked with colleagues to troubleshoot electrical issues during outages, minimizing downtime for customers.
- Adhered to established safety protocols in hazardous environments to meet compliance standards.
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls, effectively restoring power service to affected areas.
- Utilized specialized tools, including hot sticks, rubber gloves, flash suit, and tick tracer.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators, and voltage controllers for optimal functionality.
- Terminated cables such as T-bodies, elbows, and stress cones; landed and torqued cables to specifications.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brown Industrial
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Operated heavy machinery for construction and excavation projects.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
Journeyman Electrician
MMR Constructors
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams to ensure precise installations.
- Communicated project progress and updates effectively to clients.
- Utilized hand tools, including drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers, to execute tasks.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers to establish functional circuits.
- Tested circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Inspected installations for compliance with relevant codes and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist School
Baton Rouge, LAAssociate of Applied Science - Lineman
Northwest Lineman College
Meridian, IDSkills
- Power line maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Cable termination
- Safety compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Technical reporting
- Problem solving
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Saber Power Services
08.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brown Industrial
08.2021 - 08.2023
Journeyman Electrician
MMR Constructors
08.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist School
Associate of Applied Science - Lineman
Northwest Lineman College