Rodrick D Deshay
Austin,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Lineman position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Class B Lineman
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Austin, TX
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Operated heavy machinery, including bucket trucks and digger derricks, for line work.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve power outages effectively.
- Implemented process improvements resulting in reduced downtime during maintenance tasks.
- Reduced outage durations through expert troubleshooting and efficient repairs of electrical systems, transformers, and other components.
- Facilitated the safe removal of damaged or hazardous equipment from job sites, ensuring the well-being of both crew members and the public.
- Championed safety culture within the team, leading by example and regularly providing guidance on best practices to mitigate potential hazards.
Electrical Groundman
Pike Electric
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers and existing connections
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor
- Worked on both dead and energized lines
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Followed safety protocols on job sites
- Removed debris and waste from job sites
- Make up job materials.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
R&C Towing & Transport
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Maintained current Class A CDL and TDLR IM Licenses
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues
- Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance
- Manage all day to day task
- Made sure all vehicles got picked up and dropped off in a timely order.
Driver
K&S Towing
01.2014 - 04.2020
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Round Rock High School
Round Rock, TXSkills
- Traffic Observations
- Manage crew of 4
- Roadside Assistance
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Heavy Haul Expertise
- Document Verification
- Trip Planning
- Monthly Inventory
- Vehicle Inspection
- Trailer Maintenance
- DOT Compliance
- Safety Management
- Safety Meetings
- Emergency Communications
- Commercial Driving
- Air Brake Certification
- Recovering Vehicles
- Weight Limits
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Towing Vehicles
- Electrical Testing
- Heavy Lifting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Pole Climbing
- Transformer Removal
- Electrical Maintenance and Repair
- Hand and Power Tools
- Grounding Procedures
- Electric Meter Sets
- Bucket Truck Operation
- Effective Customer Communication
- Hole Digging
- Electrical Power Line Installation
- Insulator Replacement
- Installing New Hardware
- Chain Hoist Operations
- Physical Labor
- Energy Systems
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Power Systems
- Operate Vehicles
Timeline
Class B Lineman
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
09.2024 - 06.2025
Electrical Groundman
Pike Electric
06.2023 - 09.2024
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
R&C Towing & Transport
04.2019 - 04.2023
Driver
K&S Towing
01.2014 - 04.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Round Rock High School