Caleb Cornett
Rutledge
Summary
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. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dynamic individual performing installations and maintenance on variety of electrical systems. Works knowledgeably with voltage, current and resistance under potentially stressful circumstances. Demonstrates proficient diagnostic abilities and implements resolutions for complex electrical system malfunctions. 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 TN license with clean driving history. Outstanding safety record spanning 11 years of utility work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
HMS
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed transformers, switches, and other components to optimize system performance and minimize disruptions.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
Journeyman Lineman
KUB
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to the expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Assisted in the training of apprentice linemen, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop future industry professionals.
- Repaired damaged equipment promptly with a focus on quality craftsmanship and long-lasting results for increased durability.
- Supported ongoing infrastructure upgrades by replacing outdated poles, wires, insulators, transformers as part of planned initiatives.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Performed skilled aerial work using bucket trucks and climbing gear for efficient access to high-voltage equipment.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed transformers, switches, and other components to optimize system performance and minimize disruptions.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Reduced outage durations by quickly diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions in emergency situations.
- Prioritized safety by participating in regular team meetings, addressing potential hazards, and adhering to established procedures.
Journeyman Lineman
C3M
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Operating high rail equipment.
Journeyman Lineman
Excursion Line Construction
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Read and interpreted job prints and prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction to customers specs.
- Storm work restoration.
Journeyman Lineman
Michel’s Pacific Energy
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Journeyman Lineman
Rokstad Power
03.2021 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Spotted PG&E violations along proposed routes prior to construction.
- Inspected poles and wire for damage and future jobs.
- Documented damages and access blue prints on an iPad.
Journeyman Lineman
Michel’s Pacific Energy
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Complied with legal regulations and company procedures to achieve high-quality performance in safe working environment.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to PG&E guidelines.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Service Electric
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Read and interpreted AEC 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.
- Accessed specific service areas to string lines and install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or metering appliances.
- Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to AEC guidelines.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 5 employees.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
Journeyman Lineman
J.W. Didado Electric
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Helicopter transmission work.
- Hook ladder work.
Journeyman Lineman
Service Electric
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Ground man and completed SELCAT apprenticeship program
Education
Journeyman Lineman -
SELCAT
Newnan, GA09.2016
Diploma -
Grainger High School
Rutledge, TN06.2010
Skills
- Hardware Replacement
- Tanker Endorsement
- CDL
- Railroad Highrail equipment use
- Underground and Overhead Distribution
- Handheld Devices
- Constructing Distribution Circuits
- Bucket Truck Operation
- Wire Splicing
- Machine Operations
- Project Layout
- Pole Setting
- Electrical Power Line Installation
- Materials Movement
- Active Listening
- Visual Signals
- Site Installations
- General Housekeeping
- Electrical Installations
- Deficiency Reporting
- Training Junior Team Members
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Customer Service
- Safety Violations
- Switch Orders
- Pole Climbing
- Safety Instruction
- Hole Digging
- Effective Customer Communication
- Installing New Hardware
- Equipment Selection
- Re Conducting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Power Generation
- Distribution Services
- Reading Comprehension
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- Electrical Testing
- Trenching
- Equipment Maintenance
- Electrical Diagrams
- Emergency Repair
- Repair Work
- Electrical Knowledge
- Power Saws
- Steel Tower Erecting
- Electric Meter Sets
- Blueprints Analysis
- Underground Cabling
- Hand and Power Tools
- Contractual Obligations
- Transformer Banks
- Shortening and Lengthening Lines
- Basic Tools
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Helicopter Work
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Safety Procedures
- Material Inventory
- Customer Preferences
- Technique Practice
- Troubleshooting
- OSHA Safety Guidelines
- Hardware Disposal Understanding
- Safety Meetings
- Technical Documentation
- Company Radio Usage
- Crew Assistance
- Customer Satisfaction
- Scheduled Services
- Operational Safety
- Insulation Installation
- Detailed Instruction
- Maintenance and Repair Management
- Watt-Hour Meter Installation
- Heavy Lifting
- Chain Hoist Operations
- Transformer Removal
- Assembly Instructions
- Maintain Safety
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
HMS
10.2024 - 01.2025
Journeyman Lineman
KUB
10.2023 - 10.2024
Journeyman Lineman
C3M
02.2023 - 07.2023
Journeyman Lineman
Excursion Line Construction
08.2021 - 02.2023
Journeyman Lineman
Michel’s Pacific Energy
06.2021 - 08.2021
Journeyman Lineman
Rokstad Power
03.2021 - 06.2021
Journeyman Lineman
Michel’s Pacific Energy
02.2020 - 10.2020
Journeyman Lineman Foreman
Service Electric
01.2018 - 02.2020
Journeyman Lineman
J.W. Didado Electric
08.2017 - 12.2017
Journeyman Lineman
Service Electric
06.2012 - 08.2017
Journeyman Lineman -
SELCAT
Diploma -
Grainger High School
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