Salvador Ramirez
J&L Line Construction LLC
Mount Pleasant,TX
6
years of professional experience
Motivated Apprentice Lineman with demonstrated skills in related equipment, vehicles and processes. Always looking to learn new skills and help team members. Focused on maintaining systems and equipment for optimum performance. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand my electrical line-work skills while facilitating company growth.
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
3 Years 10 Months- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Secured blocks and outriggers to stabilize machinery and prevent capsizing.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Assisted with emergency call-outs to quickly restore service.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver materials, track machines, and poles to and from the job site.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Evaluated terrain prior to beginning work in order to determine best approach for digging operations.
- Coordinated machine operations with other crew members to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Operated digger derrick to carry out diverse project needs such as setting poles, anchors, and helping linemen by moving transformers on and off of poles.
- 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.
- Cleaned up work sites after completing projects.
- Provided technical assistance to apprentices while they learned the trade.
- Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Communicated effectively with customers, addressing concerns and explaining the nature of work.
- Climbed wooden poles, and ladders to reach de-energized power lines and complete work.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Worked to string, splice, and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in project scope during daily work activities.
- Strengthened communication skills while coordinating with team members during emergency response situations to quickly restore power after outages.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Helped operate digger derrick truck and dug rock holes.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and drills to complete tasks.
- Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Climbed utility poles to install or repair power lines.
- Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
Receiving Associate
2 Years 3 Months- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Operated stand-up forklift and equipment with care to minimize accidents and damage.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Operated truck to transport trailers to and from DC docks for loading, unloading and storage purposes.
- Conducted daily check on vehicle prior to shift start to identify mechanical defects.
Education
Lineworker Technology Certificate
- Climbing skills - climbing techniques, tool inspection, poles inspection, ppe, and fall protection.
- Orientation & Line Skill Fundamentals -company structure, safety and distribution standards handbook, lineman's tools, vocabulary, and work procedures.
- Rigging for Electrical Lineworker - selecting proper rigging equipment; rope knots and splices; slings and hitches; signaling.
- Distribution Operations - customer service voltages, capacitors, and coordination of protection equipment.
- Work Procedures & Safety - Emphasis on ropes, knots, straps, braiding and common hand signals used for directing cranes for lineman use.
- Electrical Safety, Tools, & Calculations - selection, use, and maintenance of tools; calculations used in line worker's Industry.
- Live Line Safety - use, care, and inspection of cover-up material, recognizing nominal voltages and energized parts, approach distances, and safety.
- Transformer Connections – basic transformer connections and fundamentals.
- Special Topics in Lineworker – underground distribution, transmission system
- Distribution Line Construction – reading staking sheets and framing specifications, tailboard discussions, pole framing and setting, installing conductors, transformers and other line equipment,
- OSHA Regulations (Constr. Ind.) – A study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry.
Electrical Technology Certificate
- Fundamentals of Electricity I - An introduction to basic direct current (DC) theory including electron theory and direct current applications.
- Electrical Calculations I - Introduction to mathematical applications utilized to solve problems in the electrical field. Topics include fractions decimals percentages simple equations ratio and proportion unit conversions and applied geometry.
- Residential Wiring - Wiring methods for single family and multifamily dwellings.+ Includes load calculations service entrance sizing proper grounding techniques and associated safety procedures.
- Fundamentals of Electricity II - Introduces alternating current (AC).+ Includes AC voltage frequency mechanical and electrical degrees waveforms resistors capacitors and inductors.
- National Electrical Code - An introductory study of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for those employed in fields requiring knowledge of the Code. Emphasis on wiring design protection methods and materials equipment for general use and basic calculations.
- Commercial Wiring - Commercial wiring methods. Includes overcurrent protection raceway panel board installation proper grounding techniques and associated safety procedures.
High School Diploma
Skills
Bilingual: English/Spanish
CDL (Received 3/29/2022)
Osha 10-hour construction
Osha 30-hour construction
Forklift operation
Air Brake Certification
Dependable & hardworking
Problem solving
Adaptable
Flexible
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
J&L Line Construction LLC
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Receiving Associate
Lowes Distribution Center
06.2020 - 09.2022Read More
Mount Pleasant High School
High School Diploma
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Northeast Texas Community College
Electrical Technology Certificate
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Texas State Technical College Marshall
Lineworker Technology Certificate
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