Michael Strawn
Visalia
Summary
I am a motivated and dedicated groundman with experience supporting overhead and underground utility crews in fast-paced environments. Skilled in trenching, material handling, conduit piping, and operating hand and power tools. I have a strong understanding of OSHA safety practices with the ability to work long hours, travel, and perform physically demanding work efficiently as part of a team or independently.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundman
Outsource Utility Contractor LLC
8015 E. CRYSTAL DR. ANAHEIM, CA 92807
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted journeymen linemen with overhead and underground electrical distribution projects
- Loaded, unloaded, and organized tools, materials, and equipment for daily job operations
- Performed trenching, digging, backfilling, and site preparation for utility installations
- Maintained safe work zones in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
- Operated hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment in outdoor jobsite environments
- Installed grounding materials and assisted with cable pulling and wire handling
- Conducted jobsite cleanup and ensured equipment and vehicles were properly maintained
- Worked extended hours, overtime, and emergency storm response assignments as needed
Groundman
VETERAN POWER INC
P.O BOX 340190 SACRAMENTO, CA 95834
07.2023 - 10.2023
Groundman
CEDAR CREEK CORPORATION
780 DIAMOND AVE RED BLUFF ,CA 96080
08.2021 - 04.2023
Education
Electrical Lineworker Program - Electrical Linework
Northwest Lineman College
Oroville, CA01-2021
High School Diploma -
Golden West High School
Visalia, CA06-2017
Skills
- Underground Utility Construction
- Hand & Power Tools
- Cable Pulling
- Class A CDL
- Heavy Equipment Familiarity
- OSHA 10
- First Aid/CPR
- Trenching and excavation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptability and willingness to travel
- Ability to work overtime and emergency storm response
- Fast Learner
- Team collaboration
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Groundman
Outsource Utility Contractor LLC
03.2024 - Current
Groundman
VETERAN POWER INC
07.2023 - 10.2023
Groundman
CEDAR CREEK CORPORATION
08.2021 - 04.2023
Electrical Lineworker Program - Electrical Linework
Northwest Lineman College
High School Diploma -
Golden West High School