Jacob Prewitt
Danville
Summary
Dedicated Apprentice Lineman with experience at Inter-County Energy Cooperative, skilled in power line installation and emergency response. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team environments, ensuring safety and efficiency. Adept at operating overhead line equipment and maintaining tools, consistently delivering high-quality service during critical situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Inter-County Energy Cooperative
Danville
04.2023 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on power line components to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Followed strict safety protocols to ensure personal and public safety around electrical lines.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Coordinated with team members to remove trees and other obstructions from lines and equipment.
- Monitored weather conditions regularly during outdoor work assignments.
- Climbed wood poles to install lines, change out transformers and connect new service.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving downed power lines or broken transformers.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and drills to complete tasks.
- Utilized volt meters, ammeters, and other testing devices to assess and ensure system functionality.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Provided customer service support by answering questions about electric services provided.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Assisted in the installation of new and existing power lines.
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Documented work performed, including repairs made and materials used, for record-keeping purposes.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Adhered to local, state, and federal regulations governing electrical transmission and distribution.
- Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Climbed utility poles to install or repair power lines.
Apprentice Lineman
Elliott Services
Lexington
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed routine maintenance on power line components to ensure proper functioning.
- Operated aerial lifts to access hard-to-reach areas when necessary.
- Performed ground work, setting up traffic cones and safety signs to secure work areas.
- Coordinated with team members to remove trees and other obstructions from lines and equipment.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations involving downed power lines or broken transformers.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Collaborated with other linemen in a team environment to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers and drills to complete tasks.
- Assisted in the installation of new and existing power lines.
- Operated overhead line equipment such as bucket and boom trucks with consistent safety.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines.
Education
Lineman Training Program D100 - Lineman Training Program
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY09-2021
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Power line installation
- Safety protocols
- Tool operation
- Emergency response
- Customer service
- Traffic management
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- Outdoorsman: Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Farming
Accomplishments
Boyle County Varsity Basketball, KHSAA Sweet 16 (2nd Round)
FCA
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement, Somerset Community College-Customized Employee Training. Completed: Lineman Training Program D100
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Inter-County Energy Cooperative
04.2023 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
Elliott Services
09.2022 - 04.2023
Lineman Training Program D100 - Lineman Training Program
Somerset Community College
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