Michael Oak
Black Diamond,WA
Summary
Journeyman Lineman that is motivated individual highly effective at following directions, learning and applying skills to accomplish tasks in fast-paced environments. Willing to do any task that is asked of me.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Teichert Line Services
2025 - Current
- Rubber gloving 7.2kv /12kv wire
- Working a mostly Delta system
- Learning different rigging and line techniques
- Adhering to a strong safety standard
Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman
Tacoma Power
07.2021 - 10.2025
- Completed 3.5 year apprenticeship with Tacoma Power
- IBEW Local 483 Journeyman Lineman (1 year)
- Hot Stick trained and proficient
- Worked Wye and Delta systems
- Experience in restrings, wire pulls, pole setting, transmission and distribution
- Extreme adherence and contributer to creating a safety forward culture
Apprentice Lineman
NW Line JATC (Holmes Electric)
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Installed duct banks for Seattle City Light
- Trenched, routed, proofed 4in-5inch PVC piper for SCL
- Rigged, Installed, plumbed and grouted junction boxes and pull vaults
Meter Installer
Aclara
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Installed residential meters for Puget Sound Energy meter upgrade project
Apprentice Tree Trimmer
Asplundh Tree Expert
05.2020 - Current
- Actively participated in job briefings to enhance safety culture
- Communicated with a diverse set of customers to resolve problems that arose from performing routine tree maintenance
- Set up cones, signs and barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public
- Work in elevated positions and all types of inclement weather
- Operated F-750 dump truck while towing chipper in a safe and professional manner on surface streets, highways and job sites
Residential Electrician
Lander Electric
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Installed and wired electrical equipment, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, circuit breakers, lighting systems and various control devices.
- Identified problematic components and wiring issues and applied troubleshooting techniques
- Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring schematics to projects
- Promoted commitment to safety standards and OSHA/NESC requirements
Tire Technician
Costco
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans
- Used wide variety of power tools including, impact wrench, grinder, and drills
- Accurately completed work orders and warranty forms
- Monitored materials inventory and requested items for restocking for each job
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Used wide variety of heavy support equipment to include man-lifts and large land-based tow tractors in performance of maintenance actions
- Supervised eight non-commissioned officers in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of P-3 Orion aircraft
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all time
- Assisted Quality Assurance in performance of their duties as in-shop Collateral Duty Inspector
- Utilized a wide variety of hand tools to accomplish maintenance tasks
Order Filler
G Group
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Unloaded deliveries from trucks in prompt fashion
- Checked inventory and selected proper products from specific locations based upon customer orders and availability
- Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages
Education
Electrical Line Worker Program -
Northwest Lineman College
Meridian, IDAssociate of Arts -
Green River Community College
Auburn, WAAviation Structural Mechanic "A" School -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Pensacola, FLHigh School Diploma -
Kentwood High School
Covington, WA2013
Skills
- Hot Stick trained and proficient
- Transmission and Distribution experience
- Class "A" CDL
- First Aid/CPR
- Pole top, aerial lift, vault rescue
- Pole climbing
- OSHA 10-Hour
- Bucket/Digger Derrick truck experience
- Basic electrical theory knowledge
- Working in elevated positions
- Pole setting/ removal
- 40 GPA at Northwest Lineman College
Timeline
Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman
Tacoma Power
07.2021 - 10.2025
Apprentice Lineman
NW Line JATC (Holmes Electric)
04.2021 - 06.2021
Meter Installer
Aclara
12.2020 - 03.2021
Apprentice Tree Trimmer
Asplundh Tree Expert
05.2020 - Current
Residential Electrician
Lander Electric
01.2019 - 07.2019
Tire Technician
Costco
03.2018 - 12.2018
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
02.2014 - 02.2018
Order Filler
G Group
09.2013 - 01.2014
Journeyman Lineman
Teichert Line Services
2025 - Current
Electrical Line Worker Program -
Northwest Lineman College
Associate of Arts -
Green River Community College
Aviation Structural Mechanic "A" School -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
High School Diploma -
Kentwood High School