Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Alton Smith

Alma,GA

Summary

Experienced Journeyman lineman with over 24 years of experience . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Safety-driven Lineman with expertise performing aerial and underground line construction. Enthusiastic worker known for expertly operating power equipment, including hydraulic aerial lifts and compressors.

Skilled at handling routine and emergency work in different environments to meet all power distribution needs. Expertise includes pole-climbing, splicing, stringing and piking. Professional, punctual and reliable at all times.

  • Hardworking and fully trained Journeyman Lineman with expertise in transmission and maintenance worked Careful and diligent with a stellar safety record. Desiring to apply 24+ years of experience to a dynamic position with room for advancement.

Lineman with 24 years of transmission experience reconducting, resagging, distribution and transmission circuits, replacing hardware and attaching transformers.

Highly competent lineman with 24 years of experience planning and completing transmission jobs. Maintained safe and tidy work environment to safeguard health of all team members. Skilled in transmission construction and maintenance.

Careful, efficient Lead Lineman with 24 years successfully installing equipment at job sites. Led team to exceed goal of 50 installations per week. Experienced in all stages of installations.

Competent electrical professional experienced working with dead and high-voltage lines. Adept at operating at heights, lifting heavy loads and using equipment such as forklifts to move materials. Valid Georgia license with clean driving history. Outstanding safety record spanning 24 years of utility work.

Reliable Lineman known for troubleshooting issues and inspecting poles and lines for signs of danger. Dedicated employee willing to work any shift and offering a great attendance record. Promoting highly developed decision making skills.

Reliable employee seeking construction management position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Experienced lineman with over 24 years of experience in the power industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position in your environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Enthusiastic professional and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of safety and training in the field. Motivated to learn, grow and excel .

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and fully trained Journeyman Lineman with expertise in bare handing transmission lines Careful and diligent with a stellar safety record. Desiring to apply 24+ years of experience to a dynamic position with room for advancement. Careful, efficient Lead Lineman with 24 years successfully installing equipment at job sites. Led team to exceed goal of all installations per week. Experienced in all stages of installations. Seasoned foreman bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems. Experienced journeyman line foreman with over 24 years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Competent electrical professional experienced working with dead and high-voltage lines. Adept at operating at heights, lifting heavy loads and using equipment such as forklifts to move materials. Valid Georgia license with clean driving history. Outstanding safety record spanning 24 years of utility work. Talented leader and analytical problem-solver with over 24 years of experience successfully managing front-line operations. Efficiently maintain and repair transmission and distribution equipment. Coordinate resources and staff to handle any requirement. Seasoned in the field bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in line work settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Lineman

Powerlineservices
Irving, TX
01.2022 - Current
  • Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
  • Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
  • Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.

Foreman

Pike Electric
Daytona Beach, FL
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Assessed quality control report data from apple to monitor and detect issues with quality of final products.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Attended 30 on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
  • Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 24 year s.
  • Arranged beneficial deals with suppliers for materials to stay within budget limitations.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Planned project resources by assigning funds, materials and staff throughout lifecycle of projects.
  • Wrote production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.
  • Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.

Journeyman Lineman

Service Electric Company
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
  • Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
  • Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
  • Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
  • Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
  • Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
  • Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
  • Read and interpreted plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.

Line Construction Foreman

Power Secure
Macon, GA
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
  • Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
  • Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
  • Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
  • Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
  • Verified and submitted team timesheets.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
  • Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 2 years.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
  • Planned project resources by assigning funds, materials and staff throughout lifecycle of projects.
  • Attended 30 on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.

Lead Lineman /Foreman

Pike Electric
Atlanta, GA
04.1998 - 01.2016
  • Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
  • Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
  • Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
  • Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
  • Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
  • Read and interpreted job plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
  • Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Analyzed account information to improve and optimize customer relations.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 12 employees.
  • Oversaw team of service professionals focused on transmission construction.
  • Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
  • Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.

Education

GED -

Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC
11.2019

Associate of Science - ITS Operator

Southern Polytechnic State University
Marietta, GA
11.2012

Skills

  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Repair work
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Reconducting
  • Bucket truck operation
  • Shortening and lengthening lines
  • Wire Splicing
  • Chain hoist operation
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Constructing distribution circuits
  • Hole digging
  • Schematics
  • Electrical power line installation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Electrical testing
  • Electrical diagrams
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Achieved foreman position by completing several jobs with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved hazards which led to going home safe.
  • Received safety award for special recognition for emphasis on safety during transmission line maintenance.

Certification

  • Certified bare hand lineman, powerline EHV & safety training - Pike electric 06/10/2006 - 12/31/2015
  • Certified Hot stick lineman, powerline EHV & safety training - Pike electric 06/10/2006 - 12/31/2015
  • Certified ITS Qualifyed operator, Georgia transmission - 11/05/2013 - present

Timeline

Journeyman Lineman

Powerlineservices
01.2022 - Current

Foreman

Pike Electric
09.2020 - 10.2021

Journeyman Lineman

Service Electric Company
08.2019 - 09.2020

Line Construction Foreman

Power Secure
03.2017 - 05.2019

Lead Lineman /Foreman

Pike Electric
04.1998 - 01.2016

GED -

Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute

Associate of Science - ITS Operator

Southern Polytechnic State University
Alton Smith