Matthew Hughes
Columbia,KY
Summary
Skilled Lineman with practical experience in constructing and maintaining telecommunications lines. Strengths include problem-solving, manual dexterity, and physical stamina, which are crucial for performing physically demanding tasks efficiently under diverse weather conditions. Have consistently contributed to improving safety standards while minimizing downtime.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineman
Team Fishel
Columbia, KY
07.2024 - Current
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
- Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
- Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
- Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
- Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain telecommunication lines
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Measured distances between posts when installing wire support structures.
- Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
Lineman
National On Demand
Danville, KY
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
- Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
- Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
- Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
- Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain telecommunications lines
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Measured distances between posts when installing wire support structures.
- Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
Lineman
Ervin Cable Construction
Nashville, TN
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
- Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
- Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
- Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain on telecommunications lines
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Measured distances between posts when installing wire support structures.
Education
Certified Lineman - Lineman Training
Somerset Community College Lineman Training
Somerset, KY11-2020
High School Diploma -
Taylor County High School
Campbellsville, KY05-2020
Skills
- Climbing (I have my own gear)
- Aerial lifts
- Carpentry
- CPR Certified
- Flagger Certified
- CDL Permit
- Company radio usage
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Written and verbal communication
- Repair work
- Hand and power tools
- Crew assistance
- Blueprint Analysis
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Selection
- Electrical system knowledge
- Troubleshooting
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety Procedures
- Construction principles
- Fiber Optic Installation
- Telecommunications Systems
- Cable arrangements
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lineman
Team Fishel
07.2024 - Current
Lineman
National On Demand
08.2021 - 08.2023
Lineman
Ervin Cable Construction
02.2021 - 06.2021
Certified Lineman - Lineman Training
Somerset Community College Lineman Training
High School Diploma -
Taylor County High School
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