Clay Becker
Wheatland,Wyoming
Summary
Accomplished journeyman lineman with extensive experience at Wheatland Rural Electric Association, skilled in underground and overhead distribution/transmission. Proficient in powerline design and project management, coupled with strong customer relations. Committed to electrical safety, quality line design, and equipment operation, consistently delivering high-quality results in ever-changing conditions. Currently holding a valid Wyoming Commercial Driver's License. Seeking the position of Operations Manager at Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman, Engineering Technician
Wheatland Rural Electric Association
Wheatland, Wyoming
01.2018 - Current
- Completed Utility Training Services: Power Line Design and Staking Levels 1-3.
- Safety Committee member and chairperson.
- Union Steward for Local 322.
- CPR/First Aid Certified.
- Certified Flagger.
- Assisted in building and maintaining Wheatland REA's distribution and transmission lines.
- Designed line rebuilds, new lines, and service upgrades for members.
- Coordinated projects with contractors both on systems and with outside companies.
- Work with membership to assess their power needs, as well as right-of-way access.
- Assisted in storm restoration, both with Wheatland REA personnel and outside assistance.
Journeyman Lineman
Co-Mo Electric Cooperative
Tipton, MO
09.2012 - 12.2017
- Line Foreman February 2016 to December 2017.
- Journeyman lineman from November 2013 to February 2016.
- Service Planning Technician from September 2012 to November 2013.
- Safety committee member.
- Proficient with computer and GIS applications for staking/mapping line.
- Proficient working with staking sheets and utilizing GIS maps.
- Skilled with one on one consumer relations.
Journeyman Lineman
Consolidated Electric Cooperative
Mexico, MO
11.2008 - 05.2012
- Certified to climb utility poles to perform all job tasks
- Help to set poles in varied conditions such as rock, mud, and sand
- Trained to operate digger-derricks, bucket trucks and line stringing equipment
- Trained to complete time sheets and read work orders
- Have completed Transformer, Underground, Overhead, and Metering schools at AMEC
- Graduate of Northwest Lineman Journeyman College Journeyman Course
- Safety Committee
Second Year Apprentice Lineman
Co-Mo Electric Cooperative
Tipton, MO
01.2007 - 11.2008
- Climbed poles to install hardware, transformers, and tie in lines
- Helped to set poles in varied conditions such as rock and sand
- Operated digger-derrick and other equipment
- Learned more about the types of construction and how to read the work orders
- Installed underground service and connected pad mount transformers
- Used bucket truck to work on poles and tie in lines
Summer Intern
Consolidated Electric Cooperative
Mexico, MO
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Climbed poles to install hardware and tie in line
- Helped to set poles and install underground wire
- Learned about line work and the processes used to install services
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Emphasis in Human Recourses
William Woods University
Fulton, MO12.2025
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Electrical Distribution Systems
Linn State Technical College
Linn, MO12.2006
Skills
- Underground and overhead distribution installation and maintenance
- Project management
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Customer relations and communication
- GIS mapping and line design
- Right of Way acquisition
- Bucket truck operation
- Equipment inspection
- Extensive RUS Spec knowledge
- Completed Northwest Line College Journeyman Lineman Training Course
- Completed Utility Training Services Power Line Design & Staking Level 1-3
- Class A CDL with trailer and air brakes
- Certified pole top and bucket rescue
- Trained IBEW Union Steward
- Former Town of Wheatland Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman
- Platte County School District #1 Board Truste
References
- John Weigel, Platte County School District #1 Superintendent, Wheatland, WY, (307)351-3713
- Will de Ryk, Community member and business owner, Wheatland, WY, (307)331-0383
- Jareb Goodrich, Community member and business owner, Wheatland, WY, (307)241-0126
- Don Smith, General Manager at Farmers' Electric Cooperative, Chillicothe, MO, (307)680-2440
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman, Engineering Technician
Wheatland Rural Electric Association
01.2018 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Co-Mo Electric Cooperative
09.2012 - 12.2017
Journeyman Lineman
Consolidated Electric Cooperative
11.2008 - 05.2012
Second Year Apprentice Lineman
Co-Mo Electric Cooperative
01.2007 - 11.2008
Summer Intern
Consolidated Electric Cooperative
05.2006 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Emphasis in Human Recourses
William Woods University
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Electrical Distribution Systems
Linn State Technical College