Sample Resume

John Doe

35 McNeil Road
Sunny View, British Columbia Z4Z 2Z2, Canada
Home: 250-123-4567
Cell: 250-123-4568
Email: lineman_johndoe@hotmail.com

Objectives and Skills:

I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic Journeyman Power Line Technician. I have a solid background in distribution maintenance and construction. My strengths include excellent communication, as well as the ability to work in groups of all sizes. I am an honest, reliable, and trustworthy individual.

Education:

Municipal Electrical Association
Ontario Hydro School – 2002-2006
Completed Lineman Apprentice Program
Canadian Forces School – 1997-1998
Completed QL3 Lineman Military Apprentice Program
Ontario Collegiate Vocational Institute – 1994-1999
Ontario Secondary School Diploma Graduate

Experience:

BC Hydro – 2004-Present
Interprovincial Power Line Technician

  • Responsible for all aspects of construction and repair of distribution system, both overhead and underground lines
  • Regular on call duties, as well as covering shifts to relieve co-workers
  • Responsible for storm clean up and emergency customer service calls
  • Inspected and tested overhead and underground power lines and auxiliary equipment
  • Installed and maintained street lighting systems

Ontario Hydro – 2002-2004
Journeyman Power Line Technician

  • Member of load break maintenance crew performing live line repairs and maintenance
  • Rotated crews every 4 months to stay proficient in all types of distribution line work and equipment
  • Primary voltage of 13,800
  • Responsible for all aspects of construction and repair of distribution system, both overhead and underground lines
  • Regular on call duties, as well as covering shifts to relieve co-workers
  • Performed storm restoration in Northern Ontario in summer of 2006 with Ontario Hydro

Canadian Forces – 1995-2001
Lineman

  • Installed and maintained telephone and radio systems
  • Followed precise and important instructions
  • Safely worked with hazardous materials

Certificates and Training:

  • Interprovincial Certification – Power Line Technician 2006
  • Journeyman Power Line Technician- Electric Power Authority of Ontario
  • Standard First Aid
  • Utility work protection code
  • Propane handling
  • Transportation of dangerous goods
  • Commercial Drivers License AZ with Airbrakes

Interests:

  • Football
  • Mountain biking
  • Skiing

References:

Available upon request