Robert Davidson
McClure,OH
Summary
IBEW Journyman Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Experience reconducting, resagging, distribution and transmission circuits, replacing hardware, attaching house services, transformers and various line equipment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundman/Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
08.2016 - Current
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Maintained tools, equipment and vehicles in line with strict company standards.
- Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Graduated from the apprenticeship program with a solid foundation in industry-specific knowledge.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
Rail Car Repair Specialist
The Andersons Rail Group
04.2012 - 08.2016
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts.
- Dismantled machines and equipment to remove defective parts.
- Tested parts and components to confirm adherence to manufacturer specifications.
- Mentored junior technicians, sharing best practices and guiding them through challenging repair tasks.
- Resolved design issues proactively during the fabrication process to avoid delays in project timelines.
- Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals on various types of rail cars.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Education
Lineman Apprenticeship
Albat
Medway, Ohio04.2021
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
Northwood, OH04.2012
No Degree - Welding
Penta Career Center
Perrysburg, OH04.2012
Skills
- Journeyman Lineman
- CDL Driver
- Relationship building
- Construction principles
- Effective customer communication
- Hand and power tools
- Crew assistance
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- OSHA 10 ETD
- Pole tope rescue certified/trained
- Bucket truck rescue certified/trained
- Helicopter work
Timeline
Groundman/Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
08.2016 - Current
Rail Car Repair Specialist
The Andersons Rail Group
04.2012 - 08.2016
Lineman Apprenticeship
Albat
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
No Degree - Welding
Penta Career Center