Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 357
East Liverpool, OH
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Coordinated with utility crews regarding joint use of right-of-ways.
- Assisted in constructing fiber optic networks by pulling cables through conduit runs.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- 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.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.