Derek Weatherspoon
Dickson
Summary
Proficient line worker comfortable working with both energized and de-energized lines. Proven skills in working at heights, managing heavy loads and operating equipment. Currently licensed with strong safety record.
Ability to lead and take control of a situation
Follow all safety protocols
Skilled Journeyman Lineman with background in maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical infrastructure. Strengths include solid knowledge of electrical systems, safety protocols and effective team leadership. Proven ability to enhance system performance and reliability while adhering to compliance standards. Previous work resulted in improved efficiency and decreased downtime due to mechanical issues.
Familiar with all types of test equipment pertaining to line-work
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
Henkels and McCoy
Blue Bell
01.2026 - Current
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during all operations and installations.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
Business Development
Hydaker Wheatlake
Reed City
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Talk to local utilities in the mid Tn. Area, set up meet and greet, get on bid lists
- Identified potential opportunities for new business development activities.
Lineman Orgaizer
Ibew 429
Nashville
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Talk with non union lineman and apprentices about the union.
- Organized campaigns
- Negotiated contracts
- Supply contractors with needed manpower
Lineman Foreman
Delta Services
Louisville
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised linemen to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated crew schedules for efficient project execution and resource allocation.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Supervised a team of linemen in the installation, repair, and maintenance of power lines.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks on equipment used by the lineman crew.
- Coordinated with local utility companies to plan outages for scheduled maintenance work.
- Assessed job sites to determine the most efficient way of completing tasks safely.
- Assisted with troubleshooting electrical problems related to power lines.
Lineman Foreman (Puerto Rico)
Service Electric
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Supervised crew in installation and maintenance of electrical
- Managed daily work
- This position was in Puerto Rico supervising a crew made up of American and Puerto Rican lineman and apprentices challenging position
General Foreman
Delta Services
Louisville
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Supervised daily operations and workflows at construction sites.
- Coordinated scheduling and staffing for various project teams.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Communicated effectively with clients, subcontractors, and vendors regularly.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Oversaw all aspects of construction including scheduling personnel and supplies as needed.
General Foreman
5 Star Electric
Madisonville
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Supervised daily operations and workflows at construction sites.
- Coordinated scheduling and staffing for various project teams.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- During my employment at 5 Star I spent time in Puerto Rico after the devastation of hurricane Maria managing crews scheduling subs such as steel tower erectors and aviation crews to help fly poles towers and men to remote locations this was a challenging role. Also spent time in Louisiana after hurricane Laura devastated Cameron Parish
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Communicated regularly with team members about changes in scope or schedule.
- Oversaw all aspects of construction including scheduling personnel and supplies as needed.
Working Foreman
Nashville Electric Service
Nashville
07.2002 - 10.2017
- All aspects of Line work from new builds to broke poles troubleshooting outages and voltage issues
- Trained apprentice lineman
- Followed all safety rules
- Completed JSA daily
- Lined out crew members on daily tasks
- Acquired permits from metro government
- Scheduled traffic control
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all work processes.
- Trained and mentored new employees on equipment handling and safety practices.
- Communicated effectively with customers and workers alike, answering inquiries and questions and responding to complaints.
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
Journeyman Lineman
Dickson Electric System
Dickson
08.1994 - 06.2002
- Installed and maintained electrical distribution systems and substation maintenance
- Dickson is where I completed my apprenticeship
- Performed all duties of line work
- Was on call 1 week out of each month to answer trouble calls and outages
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during all operations and installations.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
- Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
Mechanic
US Army
Fort Stewart
06.1990 - 06.1994
- Conducted preventive maintenance on various military vehicles and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and equipment.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, and braking systems for operational readiness.
- Active in Desert Storm Iraq/ Saudia Arabia
- 24Infantry Division
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance procedures.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
Education
Dickson County Senior High School
Dickson, TennesseeSkills
- Power line installation
- Safety protocol compliance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Project scheduling
- Print reading single and 3 line
- Ability to think outside the box
- Resourceful
- Effective communication
- Team supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Lockout/Tagout
- Conductor splicing
- Reconducting
- Trenching
- OSHA regulations
- Project estimation
- Electrical distribution systems
- Underground line repair
- Grounding procedures
- Equipment selection
- Storm damage repair
- Substation maintenance
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Department of Labor Journeyman lineman Certification
- TVPPA advanced training
- First aid
- CPR
About me
- I am a honest and blunt man with the ability to get in and get it done. When given the authority to do so. I can lead or follow
- I feel a CM role is to be onsite to develop relationships with customers and subs and to ask each day what I can do to help them get their job done effectively and safely of course this is additional to the scheduling, planning, and safety
- Plan, schedule and get it done
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
Henkels and McCoy
01.2026 - Current
Business Development
Hydaker Wheatlake
07.2025 - 01.2026
Lineman Foreman
Delta Services
04.2022 - 12.2022
Lineman Orgaizer
Ibew 429
01.2022 - 06.2025
Lineman Foreman (Puerto Rico)
Service Electric
11.2021 - 03.2022
General Foreman
Delta Services
01.2021 - 10.2021
General Foreman
5 Star Electric
10.2017 - 11.2020
Working Foreman
Nashville Electric Service
07.2002 - 10.2017
Journeyman Lineman
Dickson Electric System
08.1994 - 06.2002
Mechanic
US Army
06.1990 - 06.1994
Dickson County Senior High School