Tristen Nelms
Fresno
Summary
Dedicated a strong emphasis on safety, work quality, and dependability. Successfully completed 480 hours of accredited training in both overhead and underground distribution and transmission. Successful at performing tasks in challenging environments, including extreme weather conditions and heights up to 75 feet, climbing poles, ladders, and other structures. Experience in the preparation, maintenance, and operation of line trucks/digger derrick, coupled with expertise in the upkeep of tools and equipment. Accustomed to working extended hours, including late nights, and being readily available as an on-call employee. Meticulous attention to detail, coupled with a commitment to ensuring the safety of team members, remains a top priority.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundman
Outsource
Paso Robles
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted linemen with installation and maintenance of electrical power lines.
- Operated hand tools and equipment safely during construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Helped transport materials to job sites for efficient workflow.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks effectively and on time.
- Participated in safety training sessions to enhance knowledge of procedures.
- Assisted in digging holes for posts or foundations according to specified depths.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Read and interpreted work orders, diagrams, and specifications to determine repair or installation requirements.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
Heavy Haul Driver
A Nonini Ag Services
Fresno
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Hauled Heavy Machinery
- Hauled Front Loaders
- Hauled Excavators
- Hauled Wood Grinders
- Operated Heavy Machines
- Cal-Fire Forest Management
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes safely.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate job site activities effectively.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Communicated with supervisors about project progress and any equipment issues encountered.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
Firefighter helper
A Nonini Ag Services
Fresno
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Selected optimal equipment and techniques to successfully fight each type of fire.
- Stayed in constant communication with fire dispatchers for effective coordination of firefighters and supplies.
- Used downtime effectively for tasks such as station cleaning and gear maintenance.
- Transported excavators, loaders that were used for clearing brush.
- Cal-Fire Forest Management
Trailer Technician
Central Valley Trailer Repair
Fresno
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Trailer Inspections
- Brakes
- Wiring
- Tire Change
- Panel Repair/Body work
- Basic Maintenance
- Cleaned Shop
Education
Electrical Line Work -
North West Lineman College
Oroville, CAClass A CDL -
Advance Career Institute
Fresno, CAHigh School Diploma -
Central High
Fresno, CASkills
- Machine operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Material transport
- Safety protocols
- Vehicle inspection
- Project coordination
- Heavy machinery operation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Using hand tools
- Maintaining equipment
- Safety compliance
- Heavy machinery handling
- Equipment operation
- Communication skills
- Adaptability under pressure
- Grounding procedures
- Hole digging
- Digger derrick use
- Crew assistance
- Hand and power tools
Certification
- Class A CDL T-Dbl/Tpl, N-Tnk Non Restricted
- OSHA 10-Hour
- Certified Climber
- Flagger certification
- Digger Derrick Safety
- Chainsaw safety and Maintenance
- Nccco Crane Operator
- Vault rescue, Pole Top Rescue
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Groundman
Outsource
08.2025 - Current
Heavy Haul Driver
A Nonini Ag Services
10.2022 - 11.2023
Firefighter helper
A Nonini Ag Services
10.2022 - 11.2023
Trailer Technician
Central Valley Trailer Repair
07.2021 - 08.2022
Electrical Line Work -
North West Lineman College
Class A CDL -
Advance Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Central High