Troy Farmer
Georgetown
Summary
Proficient line worker comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment. Currently licensed with strong safety record.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Sterling Global industries LLC.
Temple
04.2025 - Current
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
- Maintained records of work performed such as material used, labor hours utilized.
- Coordinated with utility crews regarding joint use of right-of-ways.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Utilized specialized tools including hot sticks, rubber gloves, cable slings and lineman pliers.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.
Troubleshooter
City of Georgetown
Georgetown
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Provided training sessions to staff on proper use of systems and applications.
- Identified root cause of technical issues and developed solutions.
- Maintained records of troubleshooting activities and customer interactions.
Owner/Operator Technician
SDK Utilities,INC
Georgetown
09.2014 - 05.2021
- Responsible for all aspects of business. Installing water and sewer services and new construction homes. Installation of underground electric services and new construction homes.
- Installing dry and wet, utilities, new and old construction.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Journeyman Lineman
Oncor Electric Delivery
Round Rock
02.2008 - 08.2014
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Implemented preventive maintenance procedures on all electrical equipment used on the job site.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Installed transformers and other electrical apparatus in substations, switchyards and along rights-of-way.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Climbed poles and towers, utilizing safety equipment, to access and repair electrical lines.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
Self-employed
T&C Utilities INC
Round Rock
09.2004 - 02.2008
- Response for all aspects of business. Installation of water and sewer service is on new construction homes. Installing of underground electric services in new construction homes.Planned and implemented any alterations to ensure safety and increase productivity. Operation of heavy equipment.
Crew Foreman
Pedro SS Services Inc
Austin
05.1996 - 09.2004
- Provided technical guidance and assistance to crew members in order to complete tasks efficiently.
- Provided training sessions for new hires on safety procedures, job duties, responsibilities.
- Resolved conflicts between employees regarding work-related issues in a timely manner.
- Developed project plans for crews, including coordinating resources and scheduling timelines.
- Ensured proper maintenance of tools and equipment used by the crew.
Serviceman
Flowers Construction Inc
Hillsboro
05.1994 - 05.1996
- Developed detailed plans for servicing customer equipment in a timely manner.
- Programmed automated machinery controls using PLCs.
- Identified potential problems before they become major issues requiring costly repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hutto High School
Hutto, TX05-1994
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Power line installation
- Voltage testing
- Transformer installation
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Electrical diagrams
- Crossarm installation
- Watt-hour meter installation
- Electrical power line installation
- Fault location
- Lockout/Tagout
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Work order management
- Underground cabling
- Transformer maintenance
- Bucket truck operation
- Transformer banks
- Overhead line construction
- Power distribution systems
- Electrical distribution systems
- Wire splicing
- Troubleshooting
- Blueprint analysis
- Troubleshooting [equipment]
- Switchgear maintenance
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Sterling Global industries LLC.
04.2025 - Current
Troubleshooter
City of Georgetown
06.2021 - 01.2025
Owner/Operator Technician
SDK Utilities,INC
09.2014 - 05.2021
Journeyman Lineman
Oncor Electric Delivery
02.2008 - 08.2014
Self-employed
T&C Utilities INC
09.2004 - 02.2008
Crew Foreman
Pedro SS Services Inc
05.1996 - 09.2004
Serviceman
Flowers Construction Inc
05.1994 - 05.1996
High School Diploma -
Hutto High School