Michael Mintonye
Sutherlin
Summary
Apprentice Lineman with 3+ years experience working with Journeyman Linemen in construction of new overhead distribution and transmission construction. Accustomed to on-call response to outages and emergency storm restoration. Positive member of team with a strong safety mindset.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
International Line Builders
Wallace, ID
05.2026 - Current
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power distribution systems.
- Operated heavy machinery and tools to assist with line construction projects.
- Participated in daily tailboard briefings.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked to string, splice, and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuit
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently.
Apprentice Lineman
Sturgeon Electric
Hermiston, OR
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and 40-ton cranes to complete various tasks on the job site.
- Framing/setting large myers towers.
- 230kv new build, and 115kv to 230kv double bundle reconduct.
Apprentice Lineman
Potelco
Redmond, WA
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in adverse weather conditions.
Groundman
Cache Valley Electric
Weed, CA
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Framing and setting poles
- General Housekeeping of trucks, equipment, and yard
- Hand digging holes
Master Millwright/ Senior Maintenance Lead
Rosboro Lumber Company
Springfield, OR
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Schedule work/ delegate tasks for a 6 man crew
- Perform Extensive repairs in a timely manner
- On call 7 days a week including holidays
Education
Completion Certificate -
VOLTA Line School
Warrenton, OR06-2023
High School Diploma -
Junction City High School
Junction City, Oregon06-2011
Skills
- Pole setting/framing
- Overhead distribution construction
- Transmission line construction
- Storm Restoration
- Crane Operation (40-ton)
- Rigging & Material Handling
- Jobsite Safety/Tailboards
- Bucket Truck Operation
- Digger Derrick Operation
Certification
- Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
- OSHA 10 ET+D
- First Aid/ CPR
- Flagging
- COMET
- Forklift Safety Certification
- Boom/scissor lift Certification
- Rigger/Signal person
- Boiler Mechanic Certification | OSHA
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
International Line Builders
05.2026 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
Sturgeon Electric
05.2025 - 05.2026
Apprentice Lineman
Potelco
07.2024 - 05.2025
Groundman
Cache Valley Electric
07.2023 - 12.2023
Master Millwright/ Senior Maintenance Lead
Rosboro Lumber Company
08.2020 - 03.2023
Completion Certificate -
VOLTA Line School
High School Diploma -
Junction City High School