Tobey Monks
Vilonia,AR
Summary
I grew up on a farm in Central Oklahoma raising cattle. At the age of 28 I chose to follow my brother and father into Powerlines. There I found my true passion. Now skipping forward to now. I’m Using this opportunity to be completely transparent, I moved to Arkansas when I was 38 years old and began a five year addiction that I struggle to beat until recently in September 2023. I entered a faith based program where I was given the tools and the knowledge based upon Christ, and how to beat the addiction that controlled my life and as of April 1, 2024. I will be 8 moths sober. I understand most people probably wouldn’t put this on their résumé, but I’m completely open and honest about what I’ve been through and I am looking for the company that will give me the chance to show myself again I love doing what I do. I hope to one day be able to put the skills that I have acquired back to work. I hope that comes and is with you.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Utility line construction services
Jacksonville , AR
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
Line Crew Foreman
Chain Electric
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Directed and coordinated activities of line crew personnel to ensure timely completion of work assignments.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of line crew personnel, providing guidance, instruction and direction as needed.
- Inspected equipment and tools to ensure proper functioning prior to use in the field.
- Responded to customer inquiries, complaints and requests for service in a professional manner.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to by line crew personnel at all times.
- Maintained records on employee attendance, job assignments and related data.
- Provided technical support and advice to line crew personnel regarding installation procedures and techniques.
- Supervised the repair of broken utility lines or poles due to weather-related damage or other causes.
- Assigned tasks and monitored progress of assigned projects ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted toolbox meetings with line crews on a daily basis to discuss safety protocols, job progress updates.
- Ordered materials necessary for completion of assigned jobs within budget constraints.
- Resolved conflicts between crew members in an efficient manner while maintaining team morale.
- Organized training sessions for new employees on safety policies, procedures, equipment operation and maintenance.
- Prepared reports detailing work completed by each line crew member on a weekly basis.
- Developed plans for emergency response situations such as storms or power outages.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks on all equipment used by the line crews.
Line Crew Foreman
LineTec Services
Conway, AR
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Directed and coordinated activities of line crew personnel to ensure timely completion of work assignments.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of line crew personnel, providing guidance, instruction and direction as needed.
- Inspected equipment and tools to ensure proper functioning prior to use in the field.
Journeyman Lineman
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co
Fort Smith, AR
10.2008 - 12.2018
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed problems and determined solutions for various customer issues.
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
- Installed new systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Troubleshot electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams.
Education
Line Building And Transformer Connections - High Voltage Construction
Kiamichi Technology Center - Poteau
Poteau, OK03-2004
Associate of Applied Science - Communication
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK05-2002
Skills
- System Repair And Installation
- Electrical Power Line Installation
- Electrical Repair
- Safety meetings
- Troubleshooting
- Storm Response
- Conflict Resolution training
- Great Attitude
- Safety Oriented
- Experienced in word and excel programs
References
- Charles Deaboard-501-514-5820
- James Alexander- 501-626-9721
- Garden Escapes 501-326-0080
- Bob Woller-(501) 580-0340
- Adam Turnbull (501) 697-7603
- Todd Monks +1 (539) 238-8899
- Brian McKinney (539) 238-8899
- Renewal Ranch (501) 680-4895
- Kyle Sharp (501) 333-4884
Community Service
- Over 300 hours of community service
- Over 500 hours of biblical training
- Public speaking about addiction
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Utility line construction services
08.2023 - 09.2024
Line Crew Foreman
Chain Electric
08.2022 - 07.2023
Line Crew Foreman
LineTec Services
01.2019 - 09.2022
Journeyman Lineman
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co
10.2008 - 12.2018
Line Building And Transformer Connections - High Voltage Construction
Kiamichi Technology Center - Poteau
Associate of Applied Science - Communication
Carl Albert State College
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