Ricky Mallard

• Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
• Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
• Read and interpreted blueprint plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
• Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentoring to less experienced linemen on proper safety procedures and work techniques.
• Completed complex line construction projects for improved community access to reliable electricity sources.
• Demonstrated expertise in various types of conductors, insulators, transformers, switches, fuses, and other critical components of electrical distribution systems.
• Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
• Worked on both dead and energized lines. Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
• Utilized specialized tools, machinery, and equipment for the installation, maintenance, repair, or removal of electrical infrastructure components.

• Assisted in the successful installation of new utility poles and electrical lines, resulting in improved infrastructure for local communities.
• Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
• Worked on both dead and energized lines.
• Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
• Installed, spliced and maintained overhead for residential and commercial customers.
• Followed all safety protocols and regulations while working at height and with live electricity.
• Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
• assisted lead lineman with reconduct work, spreading wire moving phases, and installing all different types of powerline equipment

efficient material handling, loading trucks, and hauling materials to designated areas as required.

• Reduced equipment downtime by performing routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Facilitated smooth teamwork with colleagues, promoting a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• dug holes and set poles, backfilled anchors
• Demonstrated adaptability by operating a variety of heavy equipment types for diverse project requirements.
• Adhered to all safety protocols during work operations, minimizing incidents and injuries on the job site.
• Assisted in training new operators, sharing best practices to ensure safe and effective performance.
• Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.