Nicholas Knotts
Pageland,SC
Summary
Enthused and eager to learn entry-level lineman, with hands on training in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems. Recently received my certification through York Technical College for Electrical Lineworker. I am known for my strong work ethic and quick learning ability. I'm currently working as telecommunications lineman but eager to begin my career as an electrical lineman and learn and grow within the electrical utility industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lineman
Comporium Communications
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for building, repairing,and maintaining poles, cables, service wires and their supports
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height.
- Operated equipment such as backhoe, excavator, boring rig machine, and trencher
- Performed both ariel and underground linework
25 Hotel, Network Communication Systems Specialist
South Carolina Army National Guard
03.2019 - Current
- Perform network management functions in support of maintaining, troubleshooting, and reengineering of associated network assets in support of operational requirements.
- Responds to domestic emergencies such as natural disasters, fires, floods, snowstorms, and hurricanes.
- Responds to overseas emergencies and combat missions
Freezer Order Filler
Walmart Distribution Center
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Filled orders using riding lift equipment to meet the stores orders, delivering them to the delivery dock in a manner that meets company standards for productivity and safety.
CNC/Production Machine Operator
Consolidated Metco
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Setup, operated and monitored equipment including drills, mills, and robot drills
- Consisted of getting your hands dirty, and using multiple measuring tools to make sure that each product meets the requirements needed
- Determined and reported faults in equipment, filling our hourly inspection sheets based off of production and quality
- Worked 12 hour shifts on a 2-2-3 work schedule.
Education
Electrical Lineworker Certification - Electrical Linework
York Technical College
Chester, SC04.2021
MOS Certification -
US Army Advanced Individual Training Course
Fort Gordon, GA10.2019
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Pageland, SC05.2014
Skills
- Very self motivated with a determined mindset to get the job done safely
- Possess great communication and critical thinking skills with adequate problem solving and teamwork skills
- Capable of identifying all lineman hand tools and power tools
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment and adapt to constantly changing priorities and situations
- Willing to work in inclement weather, in high or low temperatures
- Knowledge of how to operate both bucket truck and line truck to get any necessary task completed
- Ability to operate digger derrick to pull and set poles
- Proficient climbing skills with wooden poles
- Ability to frame and hang both single and double crossarms
- Capable of working on overhead or underground construction
- Ability to operate excavator, backhoe, boring rig machine, trencher
Certification
Electrical Lineworker
Timeline
Lineman
Comporium Communications
07.2021 - Current
25 Hotel, Network Communication Systems Specialist
South Carolina Army National Guard
03.2019 - Current
Freezer Order Filler
Walmart Distribution Center
08.2018 - 02.2019
CNC/Production Machine Operator
Consolidated Metco
07.2017 - 07.2018
Electrical Lineworker Certification - Electrical Linework
York Technical College
MOS Certification -
US Army Advanced Individual Training Course
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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