Dakota Smith
Jonesboro
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in tree maintenance operations, emphasizing safety compliance and employee training. Known for implementing cost-control measures while fostering a collaborative team environment to drive operational success.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Groundman/opertator (powerline Company)
T&d Solutions
Alexandria, LA
06.2014 - 08.2017
Prepared trucks for operation by organizing tools and equipment to ensure readiness for tasks. achieved tasks asked of me. Acquired material and set poles with equipment. Operated bucket during slow periods to gain practical experience in equipment handling.
Apprentice Lineman
Various Employeras
Variuous Location
- Assisted in the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground power lines.
- Operated tools such as bucket trucks, diggers, and wire pullers safely and efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with senior linemen to troubleshoot electrical issues on job sites.
- learned skills passed on from lineman to lineman, from tricks to various safety factors
Journeyman Lineman
Various Employers
Various Locations
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power distribution systems.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently.
- Operated heavy machinery and specialized tools for line construction projects.
- appoved thru the ibew via a journeyman test through the process
- traveled through many states an power compan ies to critique mt skills
Owner/Operator
Stumpys Tree Service
North East Arkansas
2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and resource allocation for tree removal and maintenance projects.
- Oversaw safety protocols, conducting training sessions to enhance employee compliance with industry standards.
- Developed customer relationships through effective communication and tailored service offerings, increasing client satisfaction.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimizing operational expenses while maintaining service quality and efficiency.
- managed several people as the company grew to several employees while adjusting to rising over head cost and management
Education
High School Diploma -
Greene County Tech
Paragould, AR05-2013
Skills
- Hazard identification
- First aid training
- Pole setting
- Overhead distribution
- critical thinking
- high stress scenarios
- equal opportunity as role sharing changes periodically
Accomplishments
- Achieved barehand lineman certification by completing high-risk training with accuracy and efficiency in which qualifies lineman to work on energized high-voltage transmission lines.
- Supervised a team of 20-25 staff members as a foreman lineman.
- Participated in dozens of storm restoration deployments across the United States following hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, and other natural disasters.
- Helped restore power to thousands of customers while working extended shifts in challenging weather conditions.
- Maintained an outstanding safety record while performing high-voltage distribution and transmission line work.
- Built a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and rapid emergency response, leading to repeated selection for storm restoration assignments.
- Experienced working with multiple utility companies and adapting quickly to different operating procedures and systems.
- Skilled in overhead distribution construction, pole replacement, transformer installation, conductor replacement, and outage restoration.
- Performed transmission line construction and maintenance utilizing helicopter-assisted access in remote and difficult-to-reach locations.
- Experienced in helicopter-supported transmission work, improving efficiency and reducing outage times in challenging terrain.
- Founded and successfully operated an independent tree service business from the ground up.
- Built a loyal customer base through quality workmanship, reliability, and customer referrals.
- Managed all aspects of business operations, including estimating, scheduling, invoicing, and customer service.
- Maintained an excellent safety record while performing hazardous tree removal and trimming operations.
- Completed residential and commercial tree removal projects safely and efficiently.
- Developed strong relationships with homeowners, contractors, and local businesses.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by safely removing hazardous and storm-damaged trees in challenging environments.
Certification
- Journeyman Lineman Certification
- Class A CDL
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification
- AED Certified
- HELO (Helicopter) Safety Certification
- Utility Helicopter Operations Safety Training
- Bucket Truck & Digger Derrick Operator
- Pole Top & Climbing Certification
- Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW)
- High-Voltage Distribution & Transmission Safety Training
- Fall Protection Certification
- Rigging & Signal Person Training
- Defensive Driving Certification
- Chainsaw Safety Certification
- Aerial Lift Operator Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate
Timeline
Groundman/opertator (powerline Company)
T&d Solutions
06.2014 - 08.2017
Apprentice Lineman
Various Employeras
Journeyman Lineman
Various Employers
Owner/Operator
Stumpys Tree Service
2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Greene County Tech