Terrell D Rooks Jr
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Electrical Apprentice with hands-on experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components. Proficient in reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Committed to learning and expanding skills under the guidance of experienced electricians.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Apprentice
Chewning and Wilmer
Chester, VA
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Installed and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Assisted senior electricians in troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams to ensure accurate installations.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools safely to complete electrical tasks efficiently.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
Steel Inspector Technician
Cosnet Inspections
Sandston, Virginia
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, and any non-conformances. Prepare comprehensive reports documenting findings.
- Compliance: Ensure all steel products and construction processes comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations
- Welding Inspection: Examine welded joints for quality, proper technique, and adherence to specifications.
- Safety: Ensure all inspection activities adhere to safety protocols and standards. Identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective measures.
Construction Laborer
Venture Electric traffic signalization
Richmond, Virginia
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Site Preparation: Clear construction sites of debris, hazards, and obstacles.
- Material Handling: Load, unload, and transport construction materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites.
- Manual Labor: Perform physically demanding tasks such as digging trenches, shoveling dirt, mixing concrete, and pouring foundations.
- Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools, machinery, and equipment such as jackhammers, drills, saws, and cement mixers.
- Site Clean-up: Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the construction site by removing waste, sweeping, and disposing of materials appropriately.
- Concrete Work: Mix, pour, and spread concrete; set forms and use trowels to smooth and finish surfaces.
- Demolition: Safely dismantle and remove existing structures or components as required.
Apprentice Electrician
BK Electric
New Kent, Virginia
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Prepare and clean work areas.
- Carry and deliver materials.
- Install, repair, and maintain various electrical wiring systems and equipment.
- Install service for each house.
- Complete marking out & red lines of each house.
- Communicate with electricians to inform them of their responsibilities for the day.
- Make sure each house is inspection ready.
- Make a connection from generator’s to meter bases to give each lot power.
- Check over each lot for incorrections.
USPS Clerk
USPS
Richmond, Virginia
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Postal service clerks sell products, including postage stamps and money orders. They weigh packages and mailers, apply correct postage, collect money from customers, and advise them on mailing methods.
Apprentice Electrician
U.S. Electrical Services, Inc.
Richmond, Virginia
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepare and clean work areas
- Carry & deliver materials
- Install, repair, and maintain various electrical wiring systems and equipment
- Use measuring equipment & hand tools to perform conduit work.
- Deliver material
Education
High School - undefined
Varina High School
Henrico, Virginia06.2019
Skills
- Electrical Installation
- Wiring
- Troubleshooting
- Tools and Equipment
- Preventative maintenance
- Pipe bending
Language
English - Native
Certification
Electric & cabling certification
Timeline
Electrical Apprentice
Chewning and Wilmer
10.2024 - 07.2025
Steel Inspector Technician
Cosnet Inspections
01.2024 - 06.2024
Construction Laborer
Venture Electric traffic signalization
08.2023 - 12.2023
Apprentice Electrician
BK Electric
03.2023 - 05.2023
USPS Clerk
USPS
10.2021 - 02.2023
Apprentice Electrician
U.S. Electrical Services, Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2020
High School - undefined
Varina High School