Jose Cosio
Imperial
Summary
Highly adaptable and motivated individual driven by a desire for long-term career growth and a thirst for expanding knowledge and experiences in the workforce. Possesses a strong ability to effectively utilize both mental and physical actions in completing job assignments. Actively seeking a position to contribute valuable experiences while also being open to learning and adapting to new ones. Consistently held positions where leadership plays a crucial role, going above and beyond the initial standard to provide assistance to those in need. Has earned the trust of others and been entrusted to work independently, demonstrating capability to successfully complete tasks without supervision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Lineman 4
Oncor Electric Delivery
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Work on energized conductors up to 7.2kv three phase
- Work on energized conductors up to 14.4kv single phase
- Climb wooden poles
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment
- Use of Rubber Gloves and Sleeves (Class 2 and Class 3 rated)
- Use of Rubber Protective Equipment (Line Hoses / Rubber Blankets)
- Pick up downed conductors for primary and secondary
- Installing cut outs
- Troubleshooting overhead and underground transformers
- Removing and installing overhead transformers (7.2kv-14.4kv)
- Remove and install overhead services
- Removing and installing underground transformers (7.2kv-14.4kv)
- Switching an underground transformer
- Splicing wire for overhead and underground services
- Changeout primary underground elbows
- Experience with underground switching and grounding
- Grounding conductors
- Using load pick up tools
- Operate aerial bucket
- Operate digger derrick (boom truck)
- Ground equipment/trucks to system neutral for protection
- Obtain Class A CDL (Texas)
- Operate EZ Hauler (back yard machine)
- Set poles in energized conductors
- Closing in cut out barrels with extendo stick
- Remove and install hotline clamps on energized conductors with a shotgun stick
- Applying safe work practices to each job to ensure a safe work environment
- Attend job briefings prior to starting work
- Make up electronic or handwritten tailboards for job briefings
- Knowledgeable with Mobile TC (electronic maps of power grid)
- Knowledgeable with Minimum Approach Distances (MAD Zones)
- Study company construction standards to perform structure builds with proper clearances
- Supervise and teach lower class apprentices on performing hands on tasks while working on energized or de-energized conductors
- Supervise lower class apprentices to ensure they understand construction standards and job materials needed to complete building structures
- Keeping work stations clean and free from any potential hazards
- Inspecting vehicles and performing 360 walk around to ensure vehicles are safe to operate
- Inspect personal tools such as climbing belt, climbers (hooks), buck squeeze (primary belt), secondary belt
- Attend weekly safety meetings to discuss any near misses, go catches, and direct hits if applicable
- Forklift Certified
- Apprenticeship in class training through Distribution Lineman Training Program (DLT)
- Go over ASKs for each step progression with a Journeyman Lineman
- Perform and login critical skill hours such as bucket hours, climbing hours, and energized hours
- Work 40 hour weeks with overtime included
- Week of 24 hour on call rotation
- Positioned boom trucks and man lifts to reach lines, transformers, and existing connections.
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
Apprentice Lineman
Northstar Energy Solutions
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Class A CDL (Texas)
- Knowledgeable in making up material for utility poles
- Frame poles
- Stock truck & trailer with material needed for assigned jobs
- Operate a pulling rig (rope rig) & wire trailer
- Ground trucks and wire pulling trailers
- Operate Digger Derrick & Bucket truck
- Operate Backyard machine
- Climb poles
- Hang equipment such as transformers, air switches, etc
- Use proper cover up on energized conductors to isolate and eliminate any type of potential when working on energized lines or equipment
- Spread energized line
- Set poles between energized lines
- Remove and install cross arms
- Remove and install secondary services connections
- Remove and install energized cut outs/ cut out fuses
- Remove and install energized jumpers
- Tie in conductors
- Splice conductors
- Sag conductors
- Ground overhead conductors
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
Service Writer/Mechanic (Volunteer Work)
Adams Repair Shop
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Create invoices for all customers to list all minor or major repairs done to their vehicles as documentation and receipts to list total cost of repairs
- Provide customer service to all customers making sure they all get situated in a timely manner
- Repairing and replacing automotive parts to fix any problems with the customer's vehicle
- Manage priorities for workload of repair shop
- Provide estimates and invoices to customers and companies
- Perform end of day financial statement of repair shop and conduct bank deposit
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate service estimates.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, fostering trust and loyalty among clientele.
Education
Electrical Engineering
Northwest Lineman College
Denton, TX04.2019
General Studies
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA10.2014
High School Diploma -
Imperial High School
Imperial, CA06.2013
Skills
- Bilingual
- Class A CDL
- Computer literate in Microsoft platforms
- Pole climber
- Pole-top rescue
- Areal lift rescue
- OSHA 10
- First-Aid
- CPR
- Bucket truck operator
- Digger Derrick operator
- Apprentice 2 year certifications
- Apprentice 4 certified
- First aid training
- Hazard identification
- Troubleshooting skills
- Schedule coordination
Certifications Skills Licenses
- High School Diploma
- Bilingual
- Class A CDL
- Computer literate in Microsoft platforms
- Pole climber, Pole-top rescue, Areal lift rescue
- OSHA 10, First-Aid, CPR
- Bucket truck operator, Digger Derrick operator
- Apprentice 2 year certifications (Northwest Lineman College)
- Apprentice 4 certified (Oncor Electric Delivery)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman 4
Oncor Electric Delivery
09.2022 - 09.2024
Apprentice Lineman
Northstar Energy Solutions
08.2019 - 09.2022
Service Writer/Mechanic (Volunteer Work)
Adams Repair Shop
06.2013 - 07.2018
Electrical Engineering
Northwest Lineman College
General Studies
Imperial Valley College
High School Diploma -
Imperial High School
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