Taylor Helms
Grenada,MS
Summary
Highly productive professional in the electrical field known for completing tasks efficiently and effectively. Possess specialized skills in wiring installation, electrical troubleshooting, digging and running underground electrical work. Excel at problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth project execution and workplace safety. Extensive knowledge in machine operation on job sites including Mini excavators and skid steers, and any other general equipment used.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Electrician
River Pointe Electric
Hernando, Mississippi
06.2022 - Current
- Ran underground pipe for services/buildings and pulled required wire to transformers and services, and wired them
- Built services for buildings and wired them
- Replaced faulty circuit breakers, fuses, relays and switches.
- Wired commerical buildings according to blueprints and connected switches/receptacles/devices
- Mounted panels and installed breakers and wired them correctly for power to be turned on
- Basic electrical repairs and trouble shooting on commerical buildings
- Operating skid steers and excavators to dig ditches for the underground pipe to be run
- Worked on, repaired, and installed lighting
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components to locate cause of breakdowns and correct problems.
- Installed leads and connected cables to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Assisted in installation of automated switching equipment like contactors.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
Wrecker Operator
Choice Towing
Southaven, Mississippi
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Conducted regular vehicle and equipment inspections to maintain safety and comply with laws
- Responsible for transporting shipping containers, vehicles, and other cargo
- Did recovery for car accidents and emergencies
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding estimated time frames for service delivery and any additional fees associated with services rendered.
- Prepared necessary forms and reports with accuracy to perform essential recordkeeping.
- Ensured proper use of vehicle tie-downs, chains, straps, and other equipment when securing loads.
- Loaded, unloaded cargo onto, off trucks using appropriate lifting techniques
Box Car Driver
UPS
Memphis , Tennessee
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Loaded and unloaded box cars according to required schedule
- Ensured packages where delivered in a timely manner and to correct locations
- Maintaining good condition and upkeep of box car
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations to prevent accidents.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Maintained detailed logs of all trips taken, including destination, mileage, fuel consumption, and hours worked.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure from base location.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries and customer signatures.
Apprentice Electrician
River Pointe Electric
Hernando, Mississippi
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
- Pulled wire and wired devices according to blueprints
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Wired small panels and services
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Assembled conduits by threading ends together with couplings or clamps.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of electrical codes, principles and federal regulations.
Yard Manager/transformer Repair and Manufacturing
Mississippi Tennessee transformers
Greenwood , MS
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Responsible for loading and unloading trucks coming in and out of the yard.
- Insuring transformers where properly loaded, organized on yard, and sent to the right locations.
- Responsible for tearing down and rebuilding transformers and transformer coils
- Operating machinery and forklifts safely on the yard
Skills
- Panel upgrades
- Electrical testing
- Switchgear installation
- Motor controls
- Lighting systems
- Emergency lighting
- Electrical installation
- Conduit bending
- Transformer installation
- Grounding systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical maintenance
- Skid steer operator
- Mini excavator operator
- Boom lift operater
- Scissor lift operater
- Forklift/lol operater
- Commercial driver's license
- Blueprint reading
- Low voltage wiring
Timeline
Commercial Electrician
River Pointe Electric
06.2022 - Current
Wrecker Operator
Choice Towing
02.2021 - 06.2022
Box Car Driver
UPS
01.2020 - 02.2021
Apprentice Electrician
River Pointe Electric
09.2018 - 12.2019
Yard Manager/transformer Repair and Manufacturing
Mississippi Tennessee transformers
01.2015 - 08.2018