Sheldon Caughman
Sallisaw
Summary
Journeyman Lineman with municipal utility experience in overhead and underground distribution systems. Proven ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and restore electrical service safety and efficiently in all conditions. Strong background in system reliability, switching, transformer work, and emergency response. Seeking to bring a safety-driven mindset, strong work ethic, and team-first attitude
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lineman
City of Sallisaw
Sallisaw
05.2011 - Current
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Data Entry Clerk
Peters Agency Care Management
Sallisaw, United States
05.2009 - 07.2010
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sallisaw High School
Sallisaw, OK05.2009
Skills
- Overhead & Underground Distribution (single & Three Phase
- Transformer Installation, Change-Out & Troubleshooting
- Wiring Three Pot Banks (Wye & Delta Banks)
- CT Can Wiring (Single & Three Phase)
- Switching, Tagging & Lockout/Tagout Procedures
- Fault Location & Service Restoration
- Hot Line & De-energized Line Work
- Pole Climbing, Framing & Hardware Installation
- Metering, Services & Customer Connections
- Bucket Truck & Digger Derrick Operation
- Storm Restoration & Emergency Response
- Underground Splicing, Fault Finding, & Termination
Certification
- Licensed Journeyman Lineman
- Supervisor Short Course , City of Sallisaw - February 21, 2023
- MESO Electric Supervisor Development Program, City of Sallisaw - 2022-2023
Timeline
Lineman
City of Sallisaw
05.2011 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Peters Agency Care Management
05.2009 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Sallisaw High School
Professional Experience
Journeyman Lineman - Municipal Utility
City of Sallisaw 2012- Present
- Installed, maintained, and repaired overhead and underground distribution systems serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers
- Performed switching, isolation, and restoration of electrical systems to ensure public and employee safety
- Installed, tested, and replaced transformers, services, and metering equipment
- Responded to outages, emergencies, and storm restoration efforts, often under time-critical conditions
- Operated bucket trucks, digger derricks, and associated line equipment safely and efficiently
- Read and interpreted system maps, prints, and work orders to complete projects
- Provided guidance and oversight to apprentices when assigned