Zachery Ballesteros
Foxworth,Mississippi
Summary
Dependable individual boasting a background working with electrical systems and following all instructions from the supervisor. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Class C Lineman
MDR Construction
Columbia, MS
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated bucket trucks and other heavy machinery safely to access overhead lines.
- Installed new service drops, transformers, poles and other equipment as needed.
- Replaced faulty transformers with new ones according to industry standards.
- Inspected connections between various components of an electric system such as switches, fuses, relays.
- Repaired damaged poles using specialized tools such as chain saws and pole diggers.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution power lines.
- Followed safety regulations when working near energized circuits or equipment.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Communicated effectively with customers, addressing concerns and explaining the nature of work.
- Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Installed street lights and security lights, including wiring and fixture mounting.
- Coordinated with team members to remove trees and other obstructions from lines and equipment.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
Class C Lineman
Bird Electric
Midland , TX
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Operated bucket trucks and other heavy machinery safely to access overhead lines.
- Installed new service drops, transformers, poles and other equipment as needed.
- Replaced faulty transformers with new ones according to industry standards.
- Inspected connections between various components of an electric system such as switches, fuses, relays.
- Repaired damaged poles using specialized tools such as chain saws and pole diggers.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution power lines.
- Followed safety regulations when working near energized circuits or equipment.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Communicated effectively with customers, addressing concerns and explaining the nature of work.
- Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Installed street lights and security lights, including wiring and fixture mounting.
- Coordinated with team members to remove trees and other obstructions from lines and equipment.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
Class C Lineman
Carolina Power & Signalization
Fayetteville, NC
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated bucket trucks and other heavy machinery safely to access overhead lines.
- Installed new service drops, transformers, poles and other equipment as needed.
- Replaced faulty transformers with new ones according to industry standards.
- Inspected connections between various components of an electric system such as switches, fuses, relays.
- Repaired damaged poles using specialized tools such as chain saws and pole diggers.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution power lines.
- Followed safety regulations when working near energized circuits or equipment.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Operated bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment to erect poles and light or heavy power lines.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Communicated effectively with customers, addressing concerns and explaining the nature of work.
- Responded to emergency outages and storm damage, working under challenging conditions to restore power.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Installed street lights and security lights, including wiring and fixture mounting.
- Coordinated with team members to remove trees and other obstructions from lines and equipment.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
Ground Hand
Lambert's Cable Splicing
Rocky Mount, NC
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during operations.
- Operated ground support equipment safely and efficiently.
- Followed all safety guidelines and procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Dug trenches and holes as instructed, using hand tools or machinery, following safety standards.
- Operated various hand and power tools safely following established guidelines.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vistas High School
Houston, TX05-2010
Skills
- Adherence to Deadlines
- Storm Damage Repair
- Digger Derrick Use
- Vegetation management
- Transformer Maintenance
- Grounding procedures
- Rigging Techniques
- Power Line Installation
- Line Insulation Techniques
- Protective Equipment Usage
- Overhead Distribution
- Traffic Control
- Transformer removal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Class C Lineman
MDR Construction
08.2023 - 06.2024
Class C Lineman
Bird Electric
05.2023 - 07.2023
Class C Lineman
Carolina Power & Signalization
06.2022 - 05.2023
Ground Hand
Lambert's Cable Splicing
05.2022 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Vistas High School
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