Ricardo Hernandez Jr
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Hardworking Lineman with a background in electrical and inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerial Lineman
Broadband Telecom Services
Edinburg , TX
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Installed, spliced and tested overhead power lines.
- Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
- Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Measured distances between posts when installing wire support structures.
- Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
- Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
- Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
- Provided technical assistance to apprentices while they learned the trade.
- Worked closely with electricians on complex construction projects.
- Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Education
NCCR - Electrical And Instrumentation
Craft Training Center
Corpus Christi, TX01-2013
GED -
Edinburg North High School
Edinburg , TX05-2000
Skills
- Transformer removal
- Repair work
- Hole digging
- Chain hoist operation
- Hand and power tools
- Written and verbal communication
- Crew assistance
- Company radio usage
- Trenching
- Watt-hour meter installation
- Troubleshooting
- Underground cabling
- Lockout/Tagout
- Electrical testing
- Construction principles
- Bucket truck operation
- Effective customer communication
Timeline
Aerial Lineman
Broadband Telecom Services
02.2022 - 10.2024
NCCR - Electrical And Instrumentation
Craft Training Center
GED -
Edinburg North High School