Matthew Rivera
Eatonville,WA
Summary
Detail oriented and efficient Journeyman Lineman with diverse experience in installation and maintenance of underground and overhead distribution circuits. Willing to learn and committed to continual growth and development. Eager to take on challenges and apply out-of-the-box thinking to reach solutions. Thrive in a team environment and enjoy working with and learning from others.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Town of Eatonville
2020.01 - Current
- Work in conjunction with a small crew to construct, maintain and repair both overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems.
- Respond to after hours outages, troubleshoot, and make repairs to restore power in a safe and timely manner.
- Proficiently operate various tools and line equipment, including line truck, bucket truck, digger-derrick truck, hot stick in all phases of work, forklift, chainsaw, etc.
- Place insulating materials over energized lines to facilitate safe handling without interrupting service.
- Provide training and instruction to apprentices in climbing poles and structures, electrical theory, safety standards, OSHA compliance, vectoring, and other fundamental skills.
Meter Reader
Jefferson County PUD
2018.04 - 2020.01
- Retire, replace and install meters as necessary for daily tasks
- Use computers and software to input customer and metering data
- Locate lines and equipment for underground utility work
- Assist line crews during storms and outages or when short-handed.
Apprentice Lineman
Nueces Electric Cooperative
2015.10 - 2018.04
- Review staking sheets and blueprints to ensure we have tools and supplies for daily assignments
- Assist Journeyman in retirement and construction of transformers, switches, arresters and cutouts
- Collaborate in troubleshooting line interference and outages, construct primary and secondary underground risers.
Education
Electrical Lineworker Program -
Northwest Lineman College
Meridian, IDLineworker Certification Program - undefined
Northwest Lineman College
01.2018
NW Line JATC Apprenticeship Program -
Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WA01.2021
Skills
- Work at heights of 95 ft. from poles and other structures.
- Electrical testing knowledge
- Mechanical aptitude
- Problem solving and analysis skill
- Experienced equipment operator; including backhoe and excavator
- Computer and software knowledge
Certification
- Class A CDL w/ Airbrake Endorsement
- Single Phase Metering
- Washington State Flagger
- First Aid/CPR
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 1910.269
- Pole Top, Vault and Aerial/Bucket Truck Rescue
- Digger Operator and Transformer Certified
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Town of Eatonville
2020.01 - Current
Meter Reader
Jefferson County PUD
2018.04 - 2020.01
Apprentice Lineman
Nueces Electric Cooperative
2015.10 - 2018.04
Lineworker Certification Program - undefined
Northwest Lineman College
- Class A CDL w/ Airbrake Endorsement
- Single Phase Metering
- Washington State Flagger
- First Aid/CPR
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 1910.269
- Pole Top, Vault and Aerial/Bucket Truck Rescue
- Digger Operator and Transformer Certified
Electrical Lineworker Program -
Northwest Lineman College
NW Line JATC Apprenticeship Program -
Grays Harbor College
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