Tyler Richardson
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Currently an Apprentice Lineman at Local 53, has worked in emergency response and disaster recovery, showcasing a strong safety record and in high-voltage power line work. Certified in First Aid CPR and Class A CDL holder, I excel in challenging conditions, demonstrating leadership and technical proficiency in critical infrastructure projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Local 53
Kansas City, MO
12.2021 - Current
- Worked to string, splice, and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Worked to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Used climbers, bucket trucks, digger derrick booms and safety equipment for work at heights reaching as much as 150 feet above ground.
- Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
- Installed and removed primary and secondary current transformers and self-contained meters.
- Traveled to Location as part of disaster recovery response following widespread destruction resulting from storms and wildfires.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with existing power lines to correct shorts and weak signals.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Platte County High School
Platte City, MO05.2019
Skills
-First Aid CPR certified
-Class A CDL
- Works in all weather conditions
- Climbs wood/steel/ and lattice structures
-Runs digger derrick crane boom, and can run bucket trucks
-3000 hours of cold distribution work including HOT secondary voltages up to 600 V
-500 hours of hot distribution work including HOT primary voltages up to 34,500 V
-1,100 hours of transmission work including structures up to 150 ft”
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Local 53
12.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Platte County High School