TRAVIS CLARK
Louisville,KY
Summary
Safety-oriented journeyman lineman with more than 18 years of experience with contractor utility line construction and maintenance, hoisting and rigging and power tool operations. A dedicated employee offering skills in overhead distribution and transmission line work. Ready for a new chapter where my hard work ethic and exceptional knowledge can be utilized.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-working Foreman
Pack Power
Peebles, OH
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Monitored job site parts and equipment.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
General Foreman/Foreman Lineman
L.E. Myers
Indianapolis, IN
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Communicated regularly with team members about changes in scope or schedule.
- Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Oversaw all aspects of construction including scheduling personnel and supplies as needed.
- Resolved conflicts between workers regarding job assignments, methods, or deadlines.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed and maintained by all personnel on site.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Estimated time, material, and labor costs used in project plans.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Maintained trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies for tracking purposes.
- Monitored project progress to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations including time cards, production data logs.
- Coordinated materials procurement with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Directed the activities of subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to contract specifications.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to plan layout of projects.
- Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
- Performed inspections of completed work prior to acceptance by client or owner representative.
- Identified potential risks associated with each project before beginning work.
- Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
- Provided technical advice to staff regarding operational issues and problems.
- Collaborated with engineers and architects on design modifications when necessary.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and specifications during construction process.
- Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from clients or owners representatives related to project status or progress.
- Developed and implemented job plans for construction projects.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks on heavy machinery used at worksite.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
- Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Recorded inspection and work order results in software system with attention to conditions found and remediation taken.
- Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
Foreman/Journeyman Lineman
Par Electric
Indianapolis, IN
03.2018 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
- 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, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- 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.
- 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 and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Coordinated with utility crews regarding joint use of right-of-ways.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Replaced transmission poles and associated hardware with new equipment.
- Inspected transmission line structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- 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.
- Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Journeyman Lineman
Service Electric
Indianapolis, IN
02.2018 - 03.2018
- 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.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
- 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, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- 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.
- 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 and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Coordinated with utility crews regarding joint use of right-of-ways.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- 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.
- Compared layout and methods of installation to blueprints and sketches and marked differentiations on drawings.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Tool and Die Technology
Jefferson Technical College
Louisville, KYSkills
- Job Planning
- Project Leadership
- Crew Leadership
- Employee Training
- Project Planning
- Workplace Safety
- Operations Supervision
- Job Site Management
- Fall Protection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Worksite Safety
- Physical Stamina
- Critical Thinking
- Heavy Lifting
- Wood and Metal Framing
- Electrical Installation
- Dedicated Work Ethic
Certification
- cpr, first aid,AED certified
- osha 10 t&d
- osha 20
- class A cdl no restructions
- pole top rescue
- Equipotential Bonding and Grounding
- code of excellence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Non-working Foreman
Pack Power
01.2024 - 01.2024
General Foreman/Foreman Lineman
L.E. Myers
02.2022 - 12.2023
Foreman/Journeyman Lineman
Par Electric
03.2018 - 02.2022
Journeyman Lineman
Service Electric
02.2018 - 03.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Tool and Die Technology
Jefferson Technical College