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Thomas McGough

Abilene,TX

Summary

Class A Lineman with extensive expertise in installation and mid-line splicing. Demonstrated success in training personnel while operating specialized equipment. Strong commitment to safety and efficiency, consistently achieving high-quality results in demanding environments. Proven training skills contribute to enhanced operational success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

JL Transmission Tech

Michels Power
Brownsville, WI
03.2025 - Current
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances
  • Rigging up to 1926 wire
  • Dead ends and mid-line splices
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment: bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines
  • Training apprentices

Class A Lineman

Primoris Service Corporation
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances
  • Rigging up to 1926 wire
  • Dead ends and mid-line splices
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment: bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines
  • Training apprentices

Class A Lineman

Power Standard
Andrews, Texas
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances
  • Rigging up to 1926 wire
  • Dead ends and mid-line splices
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment: bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines
  • Training apprentices

Class A Lineman

Pike Electric Corporation
Mount Airy, North Carolina
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances
  • Rigging up to 1926 wire
  • Dead ends and mid-line splices
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment: bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines
  • Training apprentices

Class A Lineman

Power Standard
Andrews, TX
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances
  • Rigging up to 1926 wire
  • Dead ends and mid-line splices
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment: bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines
  • Training apprentices

Class A Lineman

Pike Electric Corporation
Mount Airy, North Carolina
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances
  • Rigging up to 1926 wire
  • Dead ends and mid-line splices
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment: bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines
  • Training apprentices

Class A Lineman

Irby Construction
Richland, MS
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances
  • Rigging up to 1926 wire
  • Dead ends and mid-line splices
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment: bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines
  • Training apprentices

Class B Lineman

EC Source
Mesa, AZ
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances
  • Rigging up to 1926 wire
  • Dead ends and mid-line splices
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment: bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines

Class B Lineman

Kiewit Corporation
Omaha, NE
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances
  • Rigging up to 1926 wire
  • Dead ends and mid-line splices
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment: bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines

Class C Lineman

Plaska Transmission Line
Amarillo, TX
02.2018 - 07.2020
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage power lines that transport electricity over long distances
  • Rigging up to 1926 wire
  • Dead ends and mid-line splices
  • Operate a variety of specialized equipment: bucket trucks, digger derricks, and cable pulling machines

Operator

Line Tec Services
Alexandria, LA
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • operate derrick truck
  • ground for linemans
  • clean trucks and safety equipment

Concrete Mixer Driver

Strong Ready Mix
Abilene , TX
03.2014 - 09.2016
  • drove a concrete truck and delivered concrete mix to different job sites
  • clean and maintain truck

SUG Operator/Groundman

JW Powerline
Midland, TX
04.2012 - 03.2014
  • laid down under ground power lines with trenchers
  • reading dig test for lines that were previously installed
  • clean and maintain work truck and trenchers

Education

High School Diploma -

Abilene High
Abilene TX
05-2004

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Mid-line splicing
  • Wire rigging
  • Time management
  • Team training
  • Grounding training for induction

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

JL Transmission Tech

Michels Power
03.2025 - Current

Class A Lineman

Primoris Service Corporation
08.2024 - 03.2025

Class A Lineman

Power Standard
09.2023 - 08.2024

Class A Lineman

Pike Electric Corporation
03.2023 - 09.2023

Class A Lineman

Power Standard
08.2022 - 03.2023

Class A Lineman

Pike Electric Corporation
02.2022 - 08.2022

Class A Lineman

Irby Construction
10.2021 - 02.2022

Class B Lineman

EC Source
03.2021 - 10.2021

Class B Lineman

Kiewit Corporation
07.2020 - 03.2021

Class C Lineman

Plaska Transmission Line
02.2018 - 07.2020

Operator

Line Tec Services
09.2016 - 02.2018

Concrete Mixer Driver

Strong Ready Mix
03.2014 - 09.2016

SUG Operator/Groundman

JW Powerline
04.2012 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

Abilene High

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