Richard Holmes Jr.
Oriskany
Summary
Dedicated and driven professional with a strong understanding of the crucial role employees play in company success and societal impact. Confident in possessing the necessary skills, qualities, and attributes to excel in the role and contribute to mission achievement. Proactive, productive, and safety-focused with a commitment to upholding safety standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Self-motivated with a track record of completing tasks on time and seeking growth opportunities. Embraces change and understands its importance in the electric utility industry. A positive role model embodying professionalism, care, trustworthiness, and motivation. Committed to learning and developing within an electrical environment. Brings foundational understanding of electrical systems and quick ability to learn new technical skills. Ready to utilize problem-solving abilities and physical dexterity effectively as a Field Helper.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Sherrill Power and Light
03.2024 - Current
- 3rd Year Lineman Apprentice within the New York State Department of Labor Lineman Apprenticeship Program, Overhead and underground line construction and maintenance of existing high voltage power lines and electrical systems
- Ample knowledge of overhead and substation transformers
- Experienced operator of bucket trucks and digger derricks
- Always maintains proper working distances and PPE
- Follows OSHA and company guidelines
- Excellent manager of keeping trucks stocked with necessary supplies for jobs
- Operation of chainsaws and other devices near overhead power lines to maintain tree overgrowth
- Keeps shotgun sticks, hot sticks, and all rubber PPE in excellent working and safe condition
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
Construction
Polacelli Construction
06.2019 - Current
- Interactive client relationships
- Assist with gathering, purchasing and delivering materials to multiple job sites
- Completed designated tasks efficiently and accurately according to client and foreman
- Utilize multiple hand and air tools
- Operation of civil construction heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, skid steers, tractor trailer and dump trucks and much more
- Maintain a clean, safe and healthy work environment for all personnel
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between construction teams and management.
Apprentice Lineman
Griffiss Utility Services Corporation
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Underground powerline construction
- Understanding of substations, pad mount transformers, sector boxes, and switches
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Operation of bucket trucks and digger derricks
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Completed practice underground elbows and splices
- Maintain tree overgrowth near overhead lines performed with chainsaw and pole saw
- Keep trucks stocked with supplies necessary to complete jobs and perform regular maintenance
- Manage shotgun and hot sticks
Education
Electrical Lineworker Program - Power Line Construction
SouthEast Lineman Training Center
Trenton, GA04.2022
High School Diploma -
Westmoreland High School
Westmoreland, NY06.2021
Skills
- Effective listener and communicator
- Excellent work ethic
- Accountable for responsibilities given
- Reliable and supportive for all team members
- Flexible with traveling to various sites and locations
- First aid training
- Critical thinker
- Hazard identification
Certification
- Certified First Aid/CPR
- Pole Top/Bucket Rescue
- OSHA 10 Hour
- Class A CDL
- Flagger Certification
- NCCER Crane Certification
- OSHA Climbing Certification
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Sherrill Power and Light
03.2024 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
Griffiss Utility Services Corporation
08.2022 - 03.2024
Construction
Polacelli Construction
06.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Westmoreland High School
- Certified First Aid/CPR
- Pole Top/Bucket Rescue
- OSHA 10 Hour
- Class A CDL
- Flagger Certification
- NCCER Crane Certification
- OSHA Climbing Certification
Electrical Lineworker Program - Power Line Construction
SouthEast Lineman Training Center
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