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Ruben Zamora

Montebello,CA

Summary

Dynamic electrical professional with extensive experience at LAWDP, excelling in high-voltage safety and power distribution. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems while collaborating effectively with teams. Skilled in equipment maintenance and committed to adhering to OSHA standards, ensuring optimal performance and safety in all operations. Driven Apprentice Electrician offering many years of experience. Demonstrated understanding of electrical codes and construction best practices. Flexible approach to problems. Skilled electrician's helper with a strong work ethic and dedication to learning. Experienced in assisting with electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs. Detail-oriented and safety-conscious, with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to team success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Craft Helper

LAWDP
Los Angeles, California
03.2018 - 08.2025
  • Organized tools and materials to maintain efficient workstations.
  • Collaborated with team members on project tasks and schedules.
  • Supported safety inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
  • Conducted routine checks on equipment to ensure proper functionality.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  • Ensured that all tools were properly stored after use.
  • Worked with hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers and wire strippers.
  • Assisted in the installation of electrical conduit systems, wiring and fixtures.
  • Followed safety guidelines when working with hazardous materials such as high-voltage electricity.
  • Installed power distribution equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear and panel boards.
  • Repaired faulty components by replacing worn parts with new ones.
  • Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
  • Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
  • Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.

Ground man

Hotline Constriction
Ventura, California
11.2016 - 03.2018
  • Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
  • assisted in building powerlines, underground, and overhead single faces
  • driving equipment and material to job sites.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground powerlines for residential areas.
  • Operated heavy equipment for line installations and maintenance activities.
  • Replaced defective relays and circuit breakers that control current flow through electric lines.
  • Repaired faulty wiring or replaced damaged components using hand tools or soldering iron.
  • Set up high-voltage testing equipment for routine maintenance checks on pole-mounted transformers.
  • Constructed new powerlines from start to finish including poles, towers and foundations.

Apprentice Lineman

Henkles & McCoy
Pomona, California
08.2010 - 12.2016
  • Assisted journeymen in troubleshooting electrical issues and implementing repairs.
  • Operated bucket trucks safely to reach elevated work sites during installations.
  • Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry best practices.
  • Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Ensured that all worksites were left clean upon completion of projects.
  • Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
  • Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
  • Maintained electrical distribution systems, including transformers, poles, and related equipment.
  • Assisted in the installation of new and existing power lines.
  • Repaired downed power lines safely and efficiently.
  • Performed routine maintenance on power line components to ensure proper functioning.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations involving downed power lines or broken transformers.
  • Climbed utility poles to install or repair power lines.
  • Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
  • Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
  • Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
  • Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.

Maintenance Mechanic

Mission services inc.
Los Angeles, California
11.2007 - 09.2010
  • Supported senior technicians with repairs and troubleshooting of mechanical issues.
  • Assisted in maintaining equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
  • Monitored inventory levels for spare parts used for maintenance activities.
  • Installed new plant machinery as required.

Education

Electrical,rubber glove,hot sticks cert - Electrical

Najtc
Riverside, CA
08-2013

Certificate - Pole Climbing

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
01-2012

Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA

Skills

  • Electrical installations
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Transformer operations
  • High-voltage safety
  • Power distribution

  • Power tool operation
  • Solar panel installation
  • Confined space entry
  • OSHA standards
  • Electrical experience
  • Electrical installation
  • Boom lift operation
  • National electrical code

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Electrical Craft Helper

LAWDP
03.2018 - 08.2025

Ground man

Hotline Constriction
11.2016 - 03.2018

Apprentice Lineman

Henkles & McCoy
08.2010 - 12.2016

Maintenance Mechanic

Mission services inc.
11.2007 - 09.2010

Electrical,rubber glove,hot sticks cert - Electrical

Najtc

Certificate - Pole Climbing

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice

Rio Hondo College

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