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RICHARD CONTE

Perris,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and passionate to put the skills l have learned at Northwest Lineman College (NLC) to use and extend my learning in the groundman/lineman field. Since attending NLC I have accumulated an ample amount of groundman experience and skills, knowledge of live line equipment and operations. Safety-driven Lineman with expertise performing aerial and underground line construction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lineman

HCI LLC
Riverside, CA
02.2022 - Current
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Used climbers, bucket lifts, and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as 40 feet above ground.

Laborer/Carpenter

Craft Contracting Co
Moreno Valley, CA
08.2018 - 04.2021
  • Experienced, versatile in carpentry and woodworking with background in residential, commercial, municipal construction and remodeling to include framing, trim, windows, doors, and siding
  • Knowledge of construction process from material selection, techniques, tools and equipment to quality assurance, cost control, and safety
  • Following proper safety procedures as wearing hard hats, gloves and safety goggles
  • Role model of values by treating everyone with respect, working closely with peers to achieve excellence, and always working to provide continuous improvement
  • Consistently strive for and maintain a positive, strong working relationship with internal/external clients and customers.
  • Cleaned, calibrated and serviced tools and equipment.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
  • Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.

Sales Associate/ Courtesy Clerk

Stater Brother's Market
Hemet, CA
10.2015 - 03.2017
  • Utilize customer service skills, assist Leads, Senior Associates, and Managers in training entry-level associates
  • Responsible for restocking floor, maintaining merchandise, maintenance of the supply room, inventory, loading/unloading trucks manual and with forklifts
  • Delivery of store merchandise to various locations
  • Perform heavy manual labor on a daily basis and work different shifts as assigned
  • Extensive customer contact, interaction, responding to general inquiries, concerns and providing routine information in professional and courteous manner while maintaining positive relationships
  • Use of interpersonal skills for developing, maintaining excellent relationships with business unit personal, peers and management
  • Simultaneous management of multiple projects, assignments adhering to conflicting schedules and timelines
  • Understand, communicate effectively with excellent oral and written instructions
  • Strong work ethic, adherence to company policies and procedures
  • Able to recognize abnormal conditions, identify coherently and accurately to ensure that all safety guidelines have been met.

Education

Certification of Electrical Lineworker Program -

Northwest Lineman College
Oroville, CA
06.2018

High School Diploma -

Perris High School
Perris, CA
06.2015

Skills

  • OSHA Safety Guidelines
  • Safety Compliance
  • Repair Work
  • Pole Climbing
  • Personnel Protection
  • Power Saws
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Operational Safety
  • Electrical Maintenance and Repair
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Hole Digging
  • Heavy Labor
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Chain hoist operation
  • Bucket truck operation
  • Electrical testing
  • Underground cabling

Additional Information

Summary of Qualifications: Northwest Lineman College Graduate First aid and CPR Certified. Vault Rescue, Pole-Top Rescue Certified Osha 10 and Digger Derrick Certified Experience with tools, power tools-drills, rotor hammer, jack hammer, chainsaw, and basic use of electrical equipment. Experience with performing heavy manual labor, basic use and functions of electrical equipment and maintenance. Knowledge of measurements, basic electrical theory, using the fluke tool, knot tying (different types of knots) and various hand tools. Able to raise and lower weights up a pole using a pulley and handling for prolong periods of time. Highly reliable, punctual, hardworking, respectful, fast learner and able to work with others. Willing and physically able to work long hours in any weather condition. Creating and maintaining a safety conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow safety protocols and safe work practices.



References

Eric Brown (818) 335-8520

Line E-crew Foreman

Southern California Edison/Covina


Enrique Estrada (626) 235-1069

Operation Center Dispatch Specialist

Southern California Edison/Mira Loma


Michael McLendon (626) 232-3303

Operation Center Dispatch Specialist

Southern California Edison/Mira Loma

Timeline

Lineman

HCI LLC
02.2022 - Current

Laborer/Carpenter

Craft Contracting Co
08.2018 - 04.2021

Sales Associate/ Courtesy Clerk

Stater Brother's Market
10.2015 - 03.2017

Certification of Electrical Lineworker Program -

Northwest Lineman College

High School Diploma -

Perris High School

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