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Ryan Blocker

Dawsonville,GA

Summary

Hardworking 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. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lineman

Pike Electric
Mount Airy, NC
06.2017 - Current
  • Installed, spliced and tested overhead power lines.
  • Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
  • Removed old wires from utility poles before replacing them with new ones.
  • Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
  • Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
  • Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
  • Conducted safety inspections of all power line equipment prior to use.
  • Constructed distribution systems using hand tools such as shovels, hammers, saws and drills.
  • Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
  • Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
  • Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
  • Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
  • Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
  • Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
  • Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
  • Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
  • Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
  • Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
  • Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
  • Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
  • Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
  • Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
  • Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
  • Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
  • Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
  • Maintained, repaired and replaced poles and cross-arms.
  • Provided technical assistance to apprentices while they learned the trade.
  • Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
  • Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
  • Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
  • Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components.
  • Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Forsyth High School
Cumming, GA
05-2009

Skills

  • Crew Assistance
  • Safety Meetings
  • Transformer Removal
  • Wire Splicing
  • Repair Work
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Emergency Repairs
  • Electrical Power Line Maintenance
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Grounding Techniques
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Troubleshooting [Equipment]
  • Safety Procedures
  • Electrical System Knowledge
  • Customer Service
  • Troubleshooting

Timeline

Lineman

Pike Electric
06.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

North Forsyth High School

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