Travis Cresswell
Coden
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roofer
Western Specialty Contractors
St Louis
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Installed roofing systems using various materials and techniques.
- Conducted inspections to identify damage and recommend repairs.
- Operated power tools safely for cutting and shaping roofing materials.
Tower Technician
Omni Solutions
St Louis
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Installed and maintained communication towers for reliable service delivery.
- Inspected tower structures for safety and compliance with industry standards.
- Operated specialized equipment for tower construction and maintenance tasks.
- Conducted troubleshooting on equipment to resolve operational issues promptly.
- Operated various tools including drills, saws, ladders and other equipment related to tower installation or maintenance.
- Replaced faulty components in order to resolve network connectivity issues quickly.
- Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
- Dismantled old cell sites in preparation for new installations or upgrades.
- Utilized climbing gear such as harnesses, ropes and carabiners while ascending and descending communication towers safely.
- Maintained records of all work performed on towers according to company policies and procedures.
- Installed transmission lines, antennas, cabling, braces and supports to promote communications operations.
- Performed antenna alignment and tower rigging operations.
- Repaired damaged cable runs between antennas utilizing specialized tools such as crimpers, strippers.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks on antennas, cabling systems and other components associated with cellular networks.
- Assisted with the removal of existing towers as well as the construction of new ones.
- Prepared foam and air coaxial, hardline and elliptical waveguides for construction of towers.
Tower Technician
COMMLINK
St Louis
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Installed and maintained communication towers for reliable service delivery.
- Inspected tower structures for safety and compliance with industry standards.
- Operated specialized equipment for tower construction and maintenance tasks.
- Conducted troubleshooting on equipment to resolve operational issues promptly.
- Documented maintenance activities and updates in company systems accurately.
- Operated various tools including drills, saws, ladders and other equipment related to tower installation or maintenance.
- Replaced faulty components in order to resolve network connectivity issues quickly.
- Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
- Dismantled old cell sites in preparation for new installations or upgrades.
- Utilized climbing gear such as harnesses, ropes and carabiners while ascending and descending communication towers safely.
- Conducted tower inspections to ensure safety compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained records of all work performed on towers according to company policies and procedures.
- Installed transmission lines, antennas, cabling, braces and supports to promote communications operations.
- Performed antenna alignment and tower rigging operations.
- Repaired damaged cable runs between antennas utilizing specialized tools such as crimpers, strippers.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks on antennas, cabling systems and other components associated with cellular networks.
- Assisted with the removal of existing towers as well as the construction of new ones.
- Prepared foam and air coaxial, hardline and elliptical waveguides for construction of towers.
- Maintained and operated construction equipment such as electric and hydraulic winches and capstans.
- Calibrated signal strength meters for accurate readings during testing activities.
- Replaced antennas and installed new dishes.
- Used hand and power tools to perform maintenance and troubleshooting duties.
- Read and interpreted drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specs and testing procedures.
Education
Hillsboro Senior High School
Hillsboro, MOSkills
- Installation techniques
- Roofing systems
- Damage assessment
- Power tool operation
- Safety compliance
- Communications maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Project management
- Blueprint reading
- Fall protection
- Flat roofing
- First aid training
- All-weather worker
- Commercial construction experience
- Workplace safety
- Waterproofing techniques
Certification
- OSHA-30
- NWSA TTT1
- FIRST AID/CPR
- COMPETENT CLIMBER/RESCUER COMTRAIN
- RF AWARENESS
- NFPA-70E
- COMPETENT RIGGER COMTRAIN
Timeline
Roofer
Western Specialty Contractors
04.2024 - 06.2025
Tower Technician
Omni Solutions
11.2022 - 02.2024
Tower Technician
COMMLINK
04.2020 - 10.2022
Hillsboro Senior High School