Matthew Martz
Burlington,CT
Summary
Skilled Lead Lineman with 7 years of experience in line installation, repair and maintenance. Implements safe configurations to achieve and maintain functional lines. Careful technician bringing exceptional expertise to job sites. Proficient line worker comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Lineman
Elecnor Hawkeye
Newtown, CT
10.2020 - 01.2024
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
Journeyman Lineman
Riggs Distler
New Haven, CT
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Conducted routine inspections of overhead lines for safety compliance.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Installed and maintained electrical power lines and distribution systems.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Ensured proper grounding techniques for all electrical installations.
Journeyman Lineman
PAR Electrical Contractors
Middletown, CT
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
- Replaced transmission poles and associated hardware with new equipment.
- Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
Education
Apprenticeship - Linework
Northeast Apprenticeship Training
Connecticut05-2017
High School Diploma -
Terryville High School
Terryville, CT06-2007
Skills
- Equipment Inspection
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- OSHA Regulations
- Repair work
- Grounding procedures
- Pole setting
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Emergency Repairs
- ESOP 100
Certification
LineworkDistlerElecnor
- First Aid/CPR
- Poletop and bucket rescue
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Lineman
Elecnor Hawkeye
10.2020 - 01.2024
Journeyman Lineman
Riggs Distler
11.2018 - 10.2020
Journeyman Lineman
PAR Electrical Contractors
05.2017 - 10.2018
Apprenticeship - Linework
Northeast Apprenticeship Training
High School Diploma -
Terryville High School
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