Ronald Mccluskey
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
Well-versed in handling tasks such as pole replacements and reconducting with little oversight. Skilled at building circuits, replacing hardware and installing transformers. Effective at managing daily line work and emergency call-outs in all types of environments. Experienced with skills such as sagging, guying, and tower erection. Dependable, hardworking and safety-focused.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 9
Tinley Park, IL
08.1998 - Current
- Replaced transmission poles and associated hardware with new equipment.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire as needed and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of all workers and members of public.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Participated in all company meetings and workshops on safety to learn different techniques that could alleviate accidents.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Education
GED -
Downers Grove North High School
Downers Grove, IL09.1997
Lineman Training School - MSECA
Local 9 Training Center
University Park, ILSkills
- Hardware disposal understanding
- Pole setting
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Electrical power line maintenance
- Crew assistance
- Equipment maintenance
- Hand and power tools
- Safety meetings
- Three-phase background
- Heavy lifting
- Effective customer communication
- Company radio usage
- Troubleshooting Equipments
- Emergency repairs
- Construction principles
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
IBEW Local 9
08.1998 - Current
Lineman Training School - MSECA
Local 9 Training Center
GED -
Downers Grove North High School