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Luke Pressley

Canton

Summary

I'm self-motivating and I work hard to prove myself. I strive to get my job done right the first time. I take pride in my work and want it to be better every time. Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills. A Dependable individual boasting a background working with electrical systems and following all instructions from the supervisor. A bilingual Groundman lifting heavy items, working indoors and outdoors in all sorts of weather conditions and assisting crews.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Underground Foreman

Ansco & Associates
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring daily progress reports and adjusting plans as needed.
  • Mentored junior miners, fostering their professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
  • Increased efficiency in excavation projects by optimizing work schedules and resource allocation.

Power Lineman

Town of Waynesville
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Connected high voltage electric lines to substations using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Monitored equipment performance during testing phases of new installations.
  • Repaired damaged insulators or replaced them with new ones as necessary.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting outages by identifying problems with the electricity supply system.
  • Used specialized tools like hot sticks to safely handle energized lines without risk of electrocution.
  • Operated bucket trucks to reach elevated areas for installation or repair purposes.
  • Installed protective devices such as fuses, circuit breakers and lightning arrestors.
  • Prepared reports detailing maintenance activities for supervisors' review.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable safety regulations when working with live power lines.

Lineman

KGPCo
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • I was responsible for lashing fiber
  • setting up a safe work zone
  • performed monthly inspections on trucks and equipment as needed
  • helping out fiber splicers when needed

Laborer Worker

Pro Property Services
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • I was responsible for building fences, painting, and staining
  • I was also sanding decks and log cabins.

Lineman/ Groundman

Gibbs Underground LLC
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • I was responsible for hanging strand and coax
  • I was also responsible for splicing coax from .412-.875
  • I've spliced LE's and Amps as well as balanced.

Education

Welding -

Pisgah Highschool
Canton, NC
06.2022

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication skills
  • Construction Experience
  • Electrical Power Line Installation
  • Watt-Hour Meter Installation
  • Bucket Truck Operation
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Hazard Identification
  • Fall protection
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Electrical power line maintenance
  • Hand And Power Tools
  • Transformer Removal
  • Repair Work
  • Telecommunications experience
  • Telecommunications Systems
  • Telecommunications field service
  • Telecommunications equipment knowledge

Affiliations

  • Disc golf
  • Mechanic

Certification

  • CPR
  • First aid/infant first aid

Timeline

Underground Foreman

Ansco & Associates
06.2024 - 09.2024

Power Lineman

Town of Waynesville
11.2023 - 02.2024

Lineman

KGPCo
02.2022 - 09.2022

Laborer Worker

Pro Property Services
10.2021 - 12.2021

Lineman/ Groundman

Gibbs Underground LLC
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • CPR
  • First aid/infant first aid

Welding -

Pisgah Highschool
Luke Pressley