Jacob Forrest
Punxsutawney
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
C.w Wright
10.2022 - Current
- Set 40 foot poles to 80foot poles in an energized and non energized environment.
- Operated forklift.
- Hang insulators.
- Operate wire puller / tensioner.
- Catch off wire from wire pull.
- Covered and blanketed energized wire.
- Tied in energized lines.
- Moved energized lines.
- Hang/ hooked up triplex to transformers.
- sleeved primary and secondary wire.
- Climb poles.
- Drive/operate bucket trucks
- Drive/operate digger Derrick truck
- Dig holes with digger
- Operated backhoes
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Re sagged loose lines to prevent failures.
Fiber Lineman
Windstream
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Drive/operate bucket trucks
- Drive/operate digger Derrick truck
- Dig holes with digger
- Operated backhoe
- Operated skid steer
- Operated forklift
- climb poles
- hang fiber
- lash fiber wire
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and
clamps. - Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Re sagged loose lines to prevent failures
Apprentice Lineman
Probst Electric
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Transmission lines
- Drive/operate bucket trucks
- Drive/operate digger Derrick truck
- Dig holes with digger
- Operated backhoe
- Operated skid steer
- Operated forklift
- Hang insulators
- Hang x braces
- Operated forklifts
- Climb poles
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and
clamps. - Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Re sagged loose lines to prevent failures.
Groundman
Bnf Powerline Construction
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Distribution lines
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
0311 Infantry Rifleman
United States Marine
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Communicated with 5 foreign militaries overseas
- Managed, communicate, and direct other individuals to complete a task presented by my supervisors
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
Education
Global Powerline Academy
Holidaysburgh Pa06.2021
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Derrick Erection
- Accurate Measurements
- Critical Thinking
- Shortening and Lengthening Lines
- Bucket Truck Operation
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Pole Climbing
- Hand and Power Tools
- Hole Digging
Certification
- Cpr/first aid
- Leadership training
- Rigging
- Osha 10
- Flagger certificate
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
C.w Wright
10.2022 - Current
Fiber Lineman
Windstream
01.2022 - 10.2022
Apprentice Lineman
Probst Electric
09.2021 - 01.2022
Groundman
Bnf Powerline Construction
06.2021 - 09.2021
0311 Infantry Rifleman
United States Marine
11.2016 - 11.2020
Global Powerline Academy
- Cpr/first aid
- Leadership training
- Rigging
- Osha 10
- Flagger certificate
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