Tristan Martin

Splice and Test Fibers to provide customers to the internet.

Drive a bucket truck in order to splice on top of high line poles.

Take specific safety courses and classes that allow me to be the best splicer i can be.

Work for companies such as Google, Verizon, UPN, GCTV, AT&T, and much more.

In charge of handling & taking care of high dollar equipment such as OTDR, Power Meters, Splice Trailers, Material, Bucket Trucks, Splice Machines, Etc.

Understanding the safety requirements, and knowing how to go about every job in the most logical & efficient way.

• Tested fiber optic cables and documented results.
• Performed repairs on severed fiber cables to restore to complete functionality.
• Built splice cases to enclose exposed transmission lines.
• Spliced, bonded, ground and terminated cables.
• Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
• Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
• Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
• Installed and configured new devices and system components.
• Located and repaired line faults to maintain existing network without causing signal failure interruptions.
• Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
• Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software.
• Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
• Identified and reported equipment malfunctions, defective parts and materials to appropriate supervisor.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

- I worked out of Marble Falls, TX. For a man named Rob Alaniz. The owner of a start up business for landscaping and home maintainence needs.

- Speak with a list of clients who would need there yards and homes taken care of every month.

- Mowing, Weedeating, Trimming, Painting, Digging, Cleaning, Hauling off trash, Lifting heavy objects & material, Roofing, Building fences. (Manual Labor in General)

'I was the main worker, making good enough money to pay my bills and still have spending money. It was a job i enjoyed doing and going to everyday. The clients know i would do a good job, and i had good relationships with them all.'

• Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
• Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
• Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
• Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
• Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
• Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.

• Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
• Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
• Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
• Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
• Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
• Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
• Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
• Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
• Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
• Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
• Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
• Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
• Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.

- I was also the dishwasher, bagger, food runner, and Worked with the kitchen on preparing food. But my main job was delivery driver.

- within this time period i was starting up a few businesses of my own. Delivery Driving kept money in my pocket while i began working at my own passions.

- I made eggrolls, and soups for the kitchen. I washed all the dishes. I would bag to-go orders. I would run food to tables. I would deliver food to customers houses.

• Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
• Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
• Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
• Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
• Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
• Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
• Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
• Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
• Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
• Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.

- Locate the rod of the boring operators drill to align our tunnel digging perfectly to the approximate location.

- Hauled a Boring Mill on a 40 ft Gooseneck trailer.

- Cleaned and Operated Boring Mill Machine.

'Reason for leaving* - The start up company failed to provide employees with more work, so we were laid off.'

• Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
• Drew maps of utility lines and potential plans for future ones, providing detailed locations and information.
• Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
• Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
• Troubleshot cable, underground junction boxes and conduit by utilizing specialized equipment and devices.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

- I Started off in Underground and worked my way into Aerial sooner than i expected.

- Climbed high line poles by hand, and inside of a bucket truck.

- Placed fiber optic cable on line poles, and had to saw tree branches or work around nature.

- Removed old broken poles and framework to replaced them with new and improved material.

- Worked in Oregon for a month, as my company quickly needed help on repairs out there.

- Followed safety protocols, and took all the courses and classes needed to become the best Aerial Foreman i could be.

• Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
• Worked to string, splice, and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
• Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
• Installed and maintained overhead pole components and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) equipment.
• Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
• Used climbers, bucket lifts and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as 60 feet above ground.
• Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
• Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
• Worked on both dead and energized lines.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
• Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.