Thomas Gomez
Crestview,FL
Summary
My family and I are new to Clarksville, and I am excited for the opportunity to work at a company like Habersham Electric. I am highly-motivated with a good work ethic and ability to overcome challenges. I hold a Class A CDL, I am hot stick certified, and also hold certifications in pole top rescue, CPR/First Aid, bucket truck rescue, and OSHA 10. I take pride in my job as a Journeyman Lineman and the responsibilities that come with it.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Asplundh Line Construction
Westfield, MA
04.2024 - Current
- As a JL working for Asplundh, my job duties are the same as what has been listed under my position at Keys Energy Services.
- While working here I have mostly been on a project where we install new poles and transferring existing equipment.
Journeyman Lineman
EJ Electric T&D
Wallingford, CT
07.2023 - 01.2024
- After over 10 years of working for my home utility in Key West I traveled up to IBEW local 42 where I signed the union books and accepted this job as a Journeyman Lineman working for EJ Electric.
- While in this position I worked as a lead lineman where I kept records of my day to day work and material used for each job.
- I also performed normal daily lineman duties as described in the section for Keys Energy Services.
- Working as an IBEW contractor broadened my knowledge as a Journeyman Lineman. Ive been able to experience working in unfamiliar weather conditions while also using new material that was not available to me in my other lineman positions.
Journeyman Lineman
Keys Energy Services
Key West, FL
10.2012 - 06.2023
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves/ sleeves, and cable slings/grips.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors, capacitors, and switches on energized circuits.
- Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Always stepped up for extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Worked with the crew to install cables, poles and transformers.
Education
IBEW Accredited 4 Year Apprenticeship Program - Journeyman Lineman
Keys Energy Services
Key West, FL11-2021
High School Diploma -
Key West High School
Key West, FL06-2006
Skills
- Over 10 years of experience in a local utility
- 8 years of line work experience
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Hurt Man/ Pole Top Rescue Certified
- Class A CDL holder
- Digger Truck operator
- Underground and Overhead Distribution
- Transmission Hot Stick Certified
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Wire Splicing
- Wire Sagging
- Pole Instalation
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical System Knowledge
- Performing Repair Work
- Electrical Power Line Maintenance
- Company Radio Usage
- Performing Emergency Repairs
- Using Safe Work Practice
- Customer Service
- Blueprint Analysis
- Effective Customer Communication
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Asplundh Line Construction
04.2024 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
EJ Electric T&D
07.2023 - 01.2024
Journeyman Lineman
Keys Energy Services
10.2012 - 06.2023
IBEW Accredited 4 Year Apprenticeship Program - Journeyman Lineman
Keys Energy Services
High School Diploma -
Key West High School