Michael King
Journeynan lineman
Milam,TX
Summary
Proficient line worker comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment with strong safety record.
Effective at managing daily line work and emergency call-outs in all types of environments. Experienced with skills such as sagging, guying and tower erection. Dependable, hardworking and safety-focused.
Well-versed in handling tasks such as pole replacements and reconducting with little oversight. Skilled at building circuits, replacing hardware and installing transformers.
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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
LineTec Services
Columbus , TX
02.2024 - Current
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Inspected power poles to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Forman
Primoris T&D
Dallas , OR
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Monitored job site parts and equipment.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
Forman
Pike Electric
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
Journeyman Lineman Forman
Primoris T&D
Conroe, TX
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground power lines.
- Identified and corrected electrical hazards on distribution systems.
- Assessed job sites to determine equipment needs, labor requirements, and safety concerns.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment for safe operation.
- Supervised daily activities of linemen working in the field.
- Trained apprentices in line construction techniques and safety protocols.
- Provided technical guidance to crew members when needed.
- Enforced all company policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to safety.
- Maintained accurate records of line installations, repairs, inspections, and tests.
- Inspected completed jobsites prior to energizing circuits or restoring service.
Journeyman Lineman
Higher Power Electrical Contractor
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- 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.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
Journeyman Lineman
City of San Augustine
San Augustine, TX
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- 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.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
Journeyman Lineman
Volt Power
Dallas, TX
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- 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.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- 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.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
Journeyman Lineman
T&d services
Johnsonville , TX
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Assisted in the construction of new power lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- 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.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
Groundhand/ Apprentice Lineman
Texoma power line
Altus, OK
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Inspected vehicles to ensure they were safe for operation.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during operations.
- Climbed utility poles to install or repair power lines.
- Prepared work sites by removing brush, trees, stumps, rocks.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and drills to complete tasks.
- Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Followed safety protocols while operating bucket trucks, cranes and other heavy equipment.
- Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Ensured that all worksites were left clean upon completion of projects.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Maintained tools, equipment and vehicles in line with strict company standards.
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- 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.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chisum High School
Paris, TX05-2011
Skills
- Work Order Management
- Written and verbal communication
- Repair work
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Project Estimation
- Underground and overhead distribution
- OSHA Regulations
- Heavy Lifting
- Grounding procedures
- Pole setting
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Electrical system knowledge
- System Troubleshooting
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
LineTec Services
02.2024 - Current
Forman
Primoris T&D
01.2023 - 02.2024
Forman
Pike Electric
08.2022 - 01.2023
Journeyman Lineman Forman
Primoris T&D
01.2021 - 10.2022
Journeyman Lineman
Higher Power Electrical Contractor
01.2020 - 02.2021
Journeyman Lineman
City of San Augustine
02.2019 - 01.2020
Journeyman Lineman
Volt Power
01.2016 - 01.2019
Journeyman Lineman
T&d services
01.2013 - 01.2016
Groundhand/ Apprentice Lineman
Texoma power line
05.2011 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Chisum High School
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