Rahsheem Owens

First Class Overhead Lineman

SEPTA

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

06.2000 - Current

Responsibilities included supervising as a Backfill Foreman and directing a crew of employees.
Conducted safety inspections of all power line equipment before use.
Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
Measured distances between posts when installing wire support structures.
Troubleshoot problems with distribution systems to identify the root cause of the issues.
Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
Worked closely with electricians on complex construction projects.
Replaced defective or burned-out conductors on utility poles using aerial lift devices.
Constructed distribution systems using hand tools like shovels, hammers, saws, and drills.
Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
Installed, spliced, and tested overhead power lines.
Installed transformers, meters, regulators, and other electrical components.
Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
Maintained, repaired, and replaced poles and cross-arms.
Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high-voltage power lines.
Performed pole climbing, digging holes, and backfilling trenches for line installation.
Assisted in various capacities during constructing, repairing, and maintaining electrical lines.
Shortened or lengthened wires are used by removing or adding wire and using different types of splices, connectors, and clamps.
Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote the overall safety of workers and members of the public.
Assessed power lines, poles, and electrical equipment for wear and damage, and reported deficiencies to the appropriate supervisor.
Utilized volt meters, ammeters, and other testing devices to assess and ensure system functionality.
Coordinated with team members to remove trees and other obstructions from lines and equipment.
Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
Documented work performed, including repairs made and materials used, for record-keeping purposes.
Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
Spliced wires and soldered connections are used to complete the circuitry for effective power distribution.
Installed street lights and security lights, including wiring and fixture mounting.
Troubleshoot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
Installation and repair of overhead equipment for both single-wire and trackless trolley double-wire construction (including overhead trolley wires, cables, electric switches, segments, signal equipment, wire troughs, electrical switch heater, and controls).
Operate surface cars and trackless trolley equipment as required.
I replaced derailed cars and made emergency power setups with power dispatchers.

Summary

Overview

Work History

First Class Overhead Lineman

Material Loader

Education

Commercial & Residential Electricity

High School Diploma -

Skills

Timeline

First Class Overhead Lineman

Material Loader

Commercial & Residential Electricity

High School Diploma -

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