Rickey Reed
Liberty Hill,TX
Summary
Journeyman Lineman with 10+ years of experience restoring power, troubleshooting overhead and underground lines, and leading safe switching and emergency response. Known for safety-focused leadership, apprenticeship instruction, and reliable power restoration during storms and trouble calls. Committed employee with zero recordable accidents in my 11 years of working on powerlines.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
MasTec
Austin, Texas
02.2025 - 10.2026
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, restoring power during storms and addressing downed poles and lines.
- Maintained de-energized and energized power lines of varying voltages, enhancing operational safety.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired overhead and underground power lines to ensure reliable service.
Journeyman Lineman
City of Georgetown
Georgetown, TX
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Executed installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of overhead and underground power lines to ensure reliable power delivery.
- Created switching orders to facilitate efficient outage response and address trouble calls.
- Enhanced apprenticeship program by implementing upgrades to support future COG apprentices.
- Completed DOT-approved apprenticeship program.
Apprentice Lineman
BHI Energy T&D
Waco, Texas
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted journeyman lineman with pole change-outs and reconducts to enhance system integrity and performance.
- Executed hot work tasks safely, applying safe work practices to minimize risks and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained electrical distribution systems, including transformers, poles, and related equipment on the ONCOR system to ensure reliability and safety.
Apprentice Lineman
OTI Electrical Services
Andrews, Texas
07.2015 - 05.2021
- Installed and serviced overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Operated bucket and boom trucks for safe execution of overhead line work.
- Maintained tools, equipment, and vehicles to ensure operational readiness and compliance with company standards.
Education
Certificate of Completion of Pre-Apprenticeship Program -
Northwest Lineman College
Oroville, CA11-2014
High School Diploma -
EL Dorado High School
Placerville, CA08-2014
Skills
- TEC Troubleshooting School Certification
- TEC Regulator, Recloser, and Capacitor school Certification
- Completion of NLC Apprenticeship
- Knowledge on creating switching orders
- Knowledge on troubleshooting underground and overhead distribution lines
- Member of Safety Committee at City of Georgetown
- Experience in leadership roles
- Apprenticeship program instructor at City of Georgetown
Certification
- DOT certified Journeyman Lineman
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
MasTec
02.2025 - 10.2026
Journeyman Lineman
City of Georgetown
03.2022 - 02.2025
Apprentice Lineman
BHI Energy T&D
05.2021 - 03.2022
Apprentice Lineman
OTI Electrical Services
07.2015 - 05.2021
Certificate of Completion of Pre-Apprenticeship Program -
Northwest Lineman College
High School Diploma -
EL Dorado High School