Zachary Endy
Gilbertsville,PA
Summary
I am an IBEW journeyman lineman . I have been a 20 year member of the IBEW 126 since December of 2005. In those years I have worked at various companies learning to work the different aspects of linework. I have experience with working underground, transmission, substation, and distribution work.
I also help instruct new apprentices climb poles for the IBEW 126. I am a certified CPR/ first aid instructor for the INEW 126. I help teach linemen and apprentices poletop and bucket truck rescue as well.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
I B Abel
Macungie, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Repaired or replaced damaged poles and anchors following storm damage or vehicle accidents.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Removed trees from around high voltage power lines to prevent outages caused by tree limbs touching wires.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Attached transformers to poles and connected to power lines.
- Conducted fault location on all types of distribution systems using various testing equipment.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Participated in safety meetings and workshops to stay updated on industry practices and standards.
- Trained and mentored apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and reinforcing safety practices.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Assessed job sites for cleanliness and organization and loaded trucks with materials at completion of shift.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- Tested and operated switches, cutouts, regulators and voltage controllers for proper operation.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
Education
Journeyman Lineman - NEAT Apprenticeship Program
Northeast Apprenticeship And Training
Douglassville , PA 04.2007 - 11.2011
Certified Electronic Technician - Electronic Servicing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown , PA 08.2000 - 06.2001
Skills
- Bucket truck operation
- Overhead line construction
- Equipment inspection
- NCSCB Medium Voltage Certified Cable Splicer
- FirstAid/CPR instructor
- Poletop/ Bucket truck rescue instructor
- NEAT climbing instructor for the new apprentice climbing classes ( Bootcamp)
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- TWIC Card
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
I B Abel
01.2026 - Current
Journeyman Lineman - NEAT Apprenticeship Program
Northeast Apprenticeship And Training
04.2007 - 11.2011
Certified Electronic Technician - Electronic Servicing
Lincoln Technical Institute
08.2000 - 06.2001