Joshua Storm Corvette
Powell
Summary
Detail-oriented, skilled in safety inspections and emergency response. Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical and utility systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Knoxville Utilities Board
Knoxville
06.2025 - Current
- Troubleshot electrical, water, and natural gas issues in residential and commercial utility services.
- Performed routine maintenance on electric, natural gas, and water meters.
- Conducted inspections of service lines and customer appliances for safety compliance.
- Inspected customer appliances for proper operation and safety hazards prior to use.
- Achieved certification in natural gas operations to enhance safety and efficiency in service delivery.
- Natural Gas OQ
- Provided training on the safe usage of equipment when needed.
- Followed all safety protocols while performing work in potentially hazardous environments.
Class C Lineman
Pike Electric
Knoxville
02.2022 - 06.2025
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines safely.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground distribution power lines.
- Troubleshot electrical issues to restore service quickly.
- Responded to emergency outages by locating faults on electric lines quickly and efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems for reliability.
- Operated equipment such as bucket trucks and digger derricks efficiently.
- Climbed poles utilizing safety equipment, to access and repair electrical lines.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards on job sites.
- Followed safety regulations when working near energized circuits or equipment.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Assisted in training new groundman on standard operating procedures.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine layout of power lines for construction projects.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Signal Maintainer
Norfolk Southern
Atlanta
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained and repaired communication and signaling equipment on rail networks.
- Operated diagnostic tools to identify faults in signal infrastructure.
- Assisted in the maintenance and repair of signal equipment, including track circuits, switches, signals, and interlockings.
- Repaired damaged cables, wires, relays, control panels, and other related components of the railway signaling system.
- Inspected signal systems for proper functionality and reliability.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls involving railway signaling system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Inspected railroad tracks for obstructions that could interfere with the operation of signaling systems.
- Assisted in the implementation of safety protocols during maintenance procedures.
- Ensured safe operation by inspecting tracks for potential obstructions that could disrupt signaling.
Conductor
CSX Transportaion
Jacksonville
02.2015 - 05.2021
- Operated trains safely while adhering to company safety protocols and regulations.
- Communicated with dispatchers to ensure timely departures and arrivals.
- Coordinated with crew members to implement efficient operational procedures.
- Assisted in training new conductors on safety practices and operational standards.
- Followed strict safety protocols at all times while on duty.
- Conducted safety inspections of train equipment prior to each trip.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable railroad rules and regulations.
- Operated railway switches and devices along the designated route.
- Inspected track for obstructions or defects that could impact safe operation of the train.
- Verified paperwork necessary for freight shipments was accurate before departure from stations.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern, and radio communications.
- Inspected switches on a daily basis.
Education
NALTC -
North American Lineman Training Center
McEwen, TN12-2022
High School Diploma -
Sequoyah High School
Madisonville, TN05-2009
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Utility installation
- Pole setting
- Climbing techniques
- Safety inspection
- Electrical installation
- Safety climbing
- Traffic control
- Inventory management
- Class A CDL
- Work zone safety
- Emergency response training
- First aid administration
Certification
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Service Technician
Knoxville Utilities Board
06.2025 - Current
Class C Lineman
Pike Electric
02.2022 - 06.2025
Signal Maintainer
Norfolk Southern
05.2021 - 09.2021
Conductor
CSX Transportaion
02.2015 - 05.2021
NALTC -
North American Lineman Training Center
High School Diploma -
Sequoyah High School