Michael Polries
Vacaville,CA
Summary
My primary objective is finding a career to utilize my previous experience in construction, operating heavy machinery and equipment to benefit me and my employer in a SAFE and TIMELY manner. I work well with others or individually, while always providing quality work with a positive attitude. I am always willing to help out my team any way that I can and I will work any/all hours needed for the company.
Efficient Utility Worker with excellent organization and planning skills. Adept at dealing diplomatically with public and contractors while representing organization professionally. Talented in learning data control systems and processes for distributed generation services and associated software.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Worker/ Ground Person
PG&E
Sacramento , CA
09.2024 - Current
- Tower coating
- Operating water tanker for landing zone
- Assisting tower crew with materials and supplies
Hiring hall Utility Worker-experienced
PG&E
Marysville, CA
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Trenching and backfilling. Repairing and replacing underground gas lines. Operating and transporting heavy equipment. Working with hand and power tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance on utility system components.
- Responded to emergency situations as needed.
- Assisted with installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems.
- Operated various types of power tools safely and efficiently to make repairs or adjustments.
- Troubleshot problems in the field by performing tests on equipment and making necessary adjustments.
- Conducted safety inspections on all equipment used in the operation of utilities.
- Managed inventory of materials required for repair and maintenance activities.
- Provided technical assistance to other departments regarding utility systems issues.
- Completed detailed inspections on equipment to check safety and functionality.
- Operated heavy machinery, including backhoes and dump trucks, for repair and maintenance tasks.
Utility Worker/ Scada dept
PG&E
Oakland, CA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed preventive maintenance on utility system components.
- Assisted with installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems.
- Operated various types of power tools safely and efficiently to make repairs or adjustments.
- Managed inventory of materials required for repair and maintenance activities.
- Organized tools, equipment and supplies necessary to complete assignments.
- Inspected finished work for quality and customer requirements.
- Wore appropriate clothing, erected barricades and signage and used proper equipment and tools.
- Safely operating and transporting heavy equipment
- General construction, installing scada cabinets
Mechanic
Truck Body Sales (TBS)
Sacramento, CA
11.2018 - 05.2022
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
Tower Crane Operator, Yard Foreman, Rigger
Morrow Equipment Co LLC
American Canyon, CA
08.2014 - 10.2018
- Communicated with crew members regarding job progress and safety regulations.
- Inspected and maintained crane equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Operated tower cranes to lift, move, and position loads in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Performed pre-operational checks of crane before use.
- Maintained communication with ground personnel during lifting operations.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while operating the crane.
- Calculated load capacities, hoisting speeds, and distances for each lift operation.
- Communicated with supervisor or other operators using radios or hand signals as needed.
- Kept records of materials loaded, unloaded, and moved by crane.
- Monitored swing radius to ensure safe operation of the crane at all times.
- Followed work orders from supervisors regarding specific tasks to be completed using the crane.
Contractor/ general laborer
Corey Delta
Benicia, CA
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Performed general maintenance duties such as painting walls or installing insulation.
- Removed debris from construction sites and disposed of it properly.
Education
GED -
Fairfield-Suisun Adult School
04.2009
High School -
Vacaville High School
Vacaville06.2008
Skills
- Class A certified with tanker endorsement
- Construction
- Experience Operating, transporting and maintaining heavy equipment
- Underground construction
- working with natural gas lines
- digging/trenching/backfilling
- Forklift, loader, crane operation
- CPR and First aid Certified
- Operating and maintaining hand and power tools
- Quick learning
- Good work ethic
- Able to work extended hours
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment monitoring
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Painting
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Willing to travel
Timeline
Utility Worker/ Ground Person
PG&E
09.2024 - Current
Hiring hall Utility Worker-experienced
PG&E
09.2023 - 03.2024
Utility Worker/ Scada dept
PG&E
05.2022 - 05.2023
Mechanic
Truck Body Sales (TBS)
11.2018 - 05.2022
Tower Crane Operator, Yard Foreman, Rigger
Morrow Equipment Co LLC
08.2014 - 10.2018
Contractor/ general laborer
Corey Delta
03.2014 - 08.2014
GED -
Fairfield-Suisun Adult School
High School -
Vacaville High School