Morgan K. Hodgdon
Bethel
Summary
Experienced with installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication lines, with extensive experience in both underground and aerial line systems. I have a demonstrated ability to enhance system efficiency and safety protocols, contributing to operational excellence. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and reliability in all telecommunications work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Lineman
Eustis Cable Enterprises
Brookfeild
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Trained apprentices in proper safety procedures while working around high voltage lines.
- Conducted safety inspections of job sites before beginning work.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground telecommunication distribution
- Repaired damaged cable insulation caused by animals or weather events.
- Assisted in the construction of new telecommunication lines by stringing wires, installing poles, and connecting cables to structures.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing tasks at heights or near hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards relating to electric utility operations.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach telecommunication lines and complete work.
Lead Lineman
Manning Cable Services LLC
South Royalton
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Trained apprentices in proper safety procedures while working around high voltage lines.
- Conducted safety inspections of job sites before beginning work.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground telecommunication distribution
- Repaired damaged cable insulation caused by animals or weather events.
- Assisted in the construction of new telecommunication lines by stringing wires, installing poles, and connecting cables to structures.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing tasks at heights or near hazardous materials.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards relating to electric utility operations.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach telecommunication lines and complete work.
General Contractor
Upland Construction
Woodstock
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Constructed three houses, and executed various renovations and restorations on residential properties and barns.
- Identified potential problems during the building process such as poor drainage or inadequate insulation prior to completion of the structure.
- Monitored safety procedures on site in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their expectations as well as changes in design and construction plans due to unforeseen circumstances.
Plow Truck Operator
Private
Norwich
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Cleared 124 residential and commercial driveways through shoveling and plowing operations.
- Utilized hand tools, including shovels, brooms, and scrapers as necessary.
- Monitored weather forecasts to schedule timely plowing services.
- Checked vehicle and plow fluid levels, lights, brakes, and components before operation.
- Adhered to traffic laws to ensure safe driving of the plow truck.
Dairy Farm Hand
Nonemacher Farms
Bethel
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted with milking cows, including checking and maintaining milking equipment.
- Operated farm machinery such as tractors, hay balers, manure spreaders.
- Conducted routine maintenance on farm equipment and facilities.
- Performed daily tasks such as feeding, watering, and cleaning the dairy barns and stalls.
- Maintained records on herd health, milk production, feed consumption, and other related information.
- Administered vaccines to cattle according to veterinary instructions.
Education
Program Completion - Diversified Agriculture
Randolph Technical Career Center
Randolph, VT06.2021
High School Diploma -
White River Valley High School
South Royalton, VT06-2021
Skills
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or 'MIG' welding
- Running plasma cutters, Oxy-fuel Torches, Multimeter, Air tools, Power Tools, and Saws
- Multitasking Abilities
- Safety meetings/Inspections
- First Aid/CPR
- Physical endurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Chain hoist operation
- Underground cable installation
- Bucket truck, skid steer, excavator, bucket loader, and scissor lift operation
- Pole climbing techniques
- Worksite organization
- Heavy lifting
- Shortening and lengthening lines
- Material procurement
- Risk assessment
Certification
- Game of Logging I, II, III, IIII (game of logging certifications level 1-4 completed twice once junior and once senior year)
- UVM Extension National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program
- Vermont Association of General Contractors (AGC) OSHA 10 Training
- American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid
- Select sire AI (artificial insemination)
- J. J. Keller.
Electrical hazard awareness
Ariel safety certification
Defensive driving certification
Strengths
I am a hard working individual who is willing to listen and learn while receive constructive feedback to improve myself and/or my team.
Timeline
Lead Lineman
Eustis Cable Enterprises
08.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Lineman
Manning Cable Services LLC
01.2022 - 07.2024
General Contractor
Upland Construction
03.2020 - 01.2022
Plow Truck Operator
Private
12.2019 - 12.2020
Dairy Farm Hand
Nonemacher Farms
01.2017 - 01.2019
Program Completion - Diversified Agriculture
Randolph Technical Career Center
High School Diploma -
White River Valley High School
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