Matthew Prine
Southaven,Mississippi
Summary
Dedicated, fast learning, and safety-focused Apprentice Lineman seeking a challenging position in the electrical utility industry to apply technical skills, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to the efficient and reliable distribution of electrical power.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Desoto County Electric
Horn Lake, MS
05.2023 - Current
- Operating overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Help operate digger derrick truck and dig pole holes
- Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles in line with strict company standards.
- Work with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Operate aerial lifts to access hard-to-reach areas when necessary.
- Climb utility poles to install or repair power lines.
- Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Perform pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Use hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and drills to complete tasks.
- Inspect power line components for safety hazards and operational issues.
- Assist in the installation of new and existing power lines.
- Prepared work sites by removing brush, trees, stumps, rocks.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored performance and task completion.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
Manager
Magnolia Grain
Cary, MS
07.2017 - 12.2022
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance. Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances while effectively diffusing tense situations.
- Reviewed and analyzed daily stock market activity to identify profitable trading opportunities in corn, beans, etc.
- Operated semi trucks, tractors, fork lifts, and man lift baskets regularly while adhering to safety practices.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Electrical Utility Lineman
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05-2023
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2021
Skills
- Grounding Procedures
- Hazard Identification
- Trouble Shooting and Problem Solving
- Traffic Control
- Climbing and Working at Heights
- Pole Setting
- Fall Protection
- First Aid Training
- Wire Splicing
- Safety Meetings
- Crew Assistance
- Repair Work
- Transformer Removal
- Hand and Power Tools
- Heavy Equipment operation (bucket trucks, trencher, backhoe, skid steer, mini excavator, dump truck, etc)
- Heavy Lifting
- Blueprint Reading and Interpretation for Underground Power Installation
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- CDL Class A
- OSHA 10
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Desoto County Electric
05.2023 - Current
Manager
Magnolia Grain
07.2017 - 12.2022
Certificate of Completion - Electrical Utility Lineman
Mississippi Delta Community College
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix
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