Open To Work
Russell Scheve, Jr
Slanesville,WV
Work Preference
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in powerline systems and heavy equipment operation. Known for strong leadership and training capabilities, ready to drive project success and operational improvements.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator Technician
Panhandle Unlimited Services
Winchester, VA
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Operated machinery and equipment to maintain consistent production flow.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, preventing breakdowns and delays.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, reducing downtime during operations.
- Repaired worn parts through welding, grinding, and replacement of defective components to enhance equipment reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and streamline processes.
- Documented production data accurately for compliance and reporting.
Foreman
Carolina Power & Signalization
Fayetteville, NC
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised personnel activities during construction jobs to enhance overall productivity.
- Managed diverse teams across construction and restoration projects to develop skills and improve team capabilities.
- Provided technical assistance and guidance to crew members for optimal performance.
- Streamlined site operations to ensure continuous advancement in daily production activities.
- Ensured all workers complied with company policies and procedures to maintain operational integrity.
- Fostered a culture of safety and efficiency among all site personnel.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards to enhance safety measures.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment usage to track project progress.
Lead Lineman
Lee Electrical Construction
Aberdeen, North Carolina
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Trained new linemen on equipment operation and safety protocols to ensure compliance and enhance team readiness.
- Instructed apprentices on safety procedures for high voltage line work.
- Conducted safety inspections of job sites prior to work commencement to identify hazards and ensure worker safety.
- Assisted in constructing new power lines by stringing wires, installing poles, and connecting cables to expand service capability.
- Inspected poles for structural integrity and replaced defective components.
- Performed preventive maintenance on power line equipment including transformers and circuit breakers.
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to mitigate electrical hazards during repairs.
- Resolved technical issues and implemented effective solutions on job sites.
Journeyman Lineman
C.W Wright Construction
Chesterfield, Virginia
02.2013 - 02.2023
- Performed installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical systems.
- Operated bucket trucks and digger derricks for utility projects.
- Conducted inspections of electrical equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot service interruptions effectively.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations and switchyards.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for power restoration during outages.
- Trained junior linemen on safety practices and techniques, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
- Ensured proper grounding and bonding for all electrical installations.
Education
Journeyman Cert - LIneman Aboveground
C.W Wright Apprentice Training Program
Chesterfield, VA03-2021
High School Diploma -
Mountaineer Military Academy
Kingwood, WV05-1995
Skills
Heavy equipment operation
- Machinery operation
- Electrical systems
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Job site safety
- Safety awareness
- Efficient task completion
- diagram interpretation
- Project management
- critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
Certification
- Class A CDL WV exp: 07/2027 no restrictions
- OSHA} 10-hour Construction Safety and health/ Electrical Transmission & Distribution cert: 02/14/2023
- CPR, AED, FIRST AID exp: 10/08/2027
- NSC} Flagger Training Course exp: 05/17/2027
- T&D} Pole Top Rescue & Bucket Rescue cert: 10/09/2025
- J.J Keller} Backing Safety cert: 02/16/2023
- National Safety} Driving Safety cert: 02/16/2023
- T&D} Line Truck and Load Charts cert: 02/15/2023
- J.J. Keller} Bucket Truck Safety cert: 02/15/2023
- 811} 811-Digging Safety cert: 02/15/2023
- J.J. Keller} Fall Protection for Construction cert: 02/13/2023
Timeline
Operator Technician
Panhandle Unlimited Services
11.2025 - 05.2026
Foreman
Carolina Power & Signalization
10.2025 - 11.2025
Lead Lineman
Lee Electrical Construction
02.2023 - 08.2025
Journeyman Lineman
C.W Wright Construction
02.2013 - 02.2023
Journeyman Cert - LIneman Aboveground
C.W Wright Apprentice Training Program
High School Diploma -
Mountaineer Military Academy