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Timothy Huddleston

Greenville,KY

Summary

Versatile Line Technician with great talents in pole setting, climbing, and replacement. Excellent interpersonal and multitasking talents with the capability of keeping track of details and expenses. Committed to following all company rules and regulations. Results-oriented Line Technician with sound knowledge of machines and power equipment. Fantastic multitasker with the ability to manage numerous assignments and competing demands. Great problem-solving and mechanical skills. Dedicated to working safely and in accordance with safety practice regulations and procedures.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

5-Star Electric
Clay, Kentucky
07.2017 - Current
  • Adjusted equipment and troubleshot issues.
  • Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
  • Run digger truck to set poles and pull poles
  • Run backyard machine and track machines
  • Ran mini excavator to dig for underground transformers
  • Worked on various 3 phase poles. pole changes and reconducting
  • Worked on a variety of single phase and three phase lines on distribution
  • Worked on double and single circuit transmission lines with single and double circuit distribution underbuild.
  • Built capacitor banks along with regulator banks
  • Worked on various underground primary and secondary terminating and new construction
  • Worked on troubleshooting transformers
  • Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
  • Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
  • Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
  • Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
  • Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
  • Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
  • Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
  • Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
  • Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
  • Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
  • Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
  • Replaced transmission poles and associated hardware with new equipment.
  • Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
  • Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
  • Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
  • Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.

Wire Technician

AT&T Bell Laboratories
Madisonville , Kentucky
12.2015 - 07.2017
  • Set up networks and computers for business and residential customers.
  • Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
  • Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software.
  • Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Climbing poles and working around energy sources safely and effectively.

Continuous Miner Operator

Alliance Coal- Dotiki And Warrior Mine
Madisonville , Kentucky
04.2005 - 12.2015
  • Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
  • Successfully inspected safety of equipment for moving, lifting and drilling.
  • Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
  • Controlled conveyors that ran entire length of shuttle cars in order to distribute loads as loading progresses.
  • Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
  • Ran miner and loaded shuttle cars
  • Ran roof bolter, shuttle cars, diesel hauling equipment and various other heavy equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hopkins County Central High School
05.2000

Skills

  • Understanding of materials
  • Insulator replacement
  • Experience with transformer installation
  • Pole setting
  • Safety practices
  • Troubleshooting systems
  • Device Installation
  • System Repair
  • Documenting activities
  • Configuring equipment
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Organization and Time management
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Reading comprehension
  • Teamwork
  • Underground and overhead distribution
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Emergency Repairs
  • Grounding Techniques

Certification

Completion of Kentucky Registered Apprenticeship Program for Journeyman Lineman

Certified in first aid and CPR valid through 4/25/2025

Class A CDL with no restrictions

Pole top and bucket rescue certified through 5 Star Electric

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

5-Star Electric
07.2017 - Current

Wire Technician

AT&T Bell Laboratories
12.2015 - 07.2017

Continuous Miner Operator

Alliance Coal- Dotiki And Warrior Mine
04.2005 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Hopkins County Central High School

Completion of Kentucky Registered Apprenticeship Program for Journeyman Lineman

Certified in first aid and CPR valid through 4/25/2025

Class A CDL with no restrictions

Pole top and bucket rescue certified through 5 Star Electric

Timothy Huddleston