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Joshua Ellis

Newport

Summary

I have been a contractor for Duke energy installing underground power lines for the last 6 years. I have started from a groundman to running an underground crew. I’m always willing to listen and learn from anyone. I thrive in a team workplace environment and enjoy working alongside others and consider myself a hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Foreman

River City Construction
Morehead City
07.2023 - Current
  • Installed and maintained underground power lines, ensuring operational reliability and safety standards.
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
  • Coordinated crew activities, enhancing communication and collaboration among team members.

Scheduled and assigned tasks to optimize workflow and resource allocation.

Briefed crew daily on job tasks and safety protocols.

Managed all paperwork for job briefings, safety forms, and crew time management, streamlining documentation processes.

Properly accounted for all materials used per job.

Foreman

Mas Tec
Morehead City
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Installed and replaced UG pedestals to enhance infrastructure reliability.
  • Installed, removed and replaced wooden and fiberglass lightpoles
  • Installed and replaced UG transformers
  • Installed, removed and replaced wooden and fiberglass lightpoles
  • Acquired CDL permit during employment at MasTec
  • Utilized mini excavator for trenching in UG power lines, facilitating efficient installation and maintenance.
  • Spliced secondary and Primary services
  • Used a mini excavator to trench in UG power lines
  • Terminated UG primary services for dip poles and transformers

Utility Locate Technician

USIC Locating Services
Morehead City
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Identified and marked underground utilities during field inspections.
  • Maintained a damage-free record while at USIC
  • Maintained a damage free record while at USIC
  • Responded to customer requests via phone and email.
  • Worked overtime and called frequently when emergency locate tickets were required

Foreman Welder/Fabricator

SteelFab
Emporia
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Interpreted prints to ensure accurate fitment of parts for welding to steel beams
  • Precisely fit and tac welded parts onto steel beams
  • Welded the parts that were fit in place to the steel beams
  • Used overhead indoor crane to load and unload steel beams from the work area
  • Ensured safety and efficiency during operations, facilitating timely shipment and delivery of parts
  • Ensured zero incidents occurred during employment at Steelfab
  • Operated large forklifts to transport steel beams across the yard, optimizing workflow

Sanitation Worker

City Of Roanoke Rapids Public Works
Roanoke Rapids
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Rode on the back of the trash truck collecting waste from city bins and homes
  • Handed out flyers to homeowners if there was a change in route
  • Performed routine maintenance on trash truck to prevent mechanical issues
  • Coordinated leaf pickup service throughout fall to support community cleanliness

Education

GED -

Halifax Community College
09.2018 - 01.2019

Welding Technology - Certificate - Welding Technology

Halifax Community College

Skills

  • Crew supervision
  • Safety oversight
  • Safety compliance
  • OSHA
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Blueprint reading
  • Trenching
  • Underground installation
  • Underground cabling
  • Cable splicing
  • Power and hand tools
  • Equipment operation
  • Utility mapping
  • Project management software

Timeline

Foreman

River City Construction
07.2023 - Current

Utility Locate Technician

USIC Locating Services
03.2021 - 03.2022

Foreman

Mas Tec
03.2020 - 07.2023

Foreman Welder/Fabricator

SteelFab
01.2020 - 03.2021

GED -

Halifax Community College
09.2018 - 01.2019

Sanitation Worker

City Of Roanoke Rapids Public Works
02.2018 - 12.2019

Welding Technology - Certificate - Welding Technology

Halifax Community College
Joshua Ellis