WILLIAM E CARTER
Chickamauga,GA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga, TN
04.2012 - Current
- Dual-Rate Line Foreman for 3 years
- Coordinated with utility companies during joint projects involving shared resources or overlapping service areas to ensure seamless execution.
- Optimized resource allocation for projects by accurately estimating material requirements and labor needs.
- Read and interpret prints, prepare supplies and develop effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Expedited outage restoration times by quickly diagnosing issues and coordinating repair efforts among crew members.
- Assist in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise
- Contribute to positive team dynamics through clear communication, collaboration, and mutual support among fellow linemen
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes
- Proficient with various computer programs
Cable Technician/Trouble Shooter
Comcast
Chattanooga, TN
07.2007 - 03.2012
- Worked as team leader for multiple years
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
- Ability to work in different environments
- Handled emergency repairs quickly to minimize downtime and restore full service as soon as possible.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Chattanooga State Technical College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Critical thinking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation
- Decision making
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excel in high paced work environment
Certification
- Journeyman Lineman Certification - Department of Labor or State Apprenticeship Councils.
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Qualified Rigging and Signalman Certifications – Nationwide Crane Training or similar accrediting bodies.
- Work Zone Traffic Control/Safety Training– State Departments of Transportation or equivalent bodies
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Tennessee Valley Authority
04.2012 - Current
Cable Technician/Trouble Shooter
Comcast
07.2007 - 03.2012
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Chattanooga State Technical College