Hunter Thigpen
Blackshear
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lineman
Pike Electric
Monroe, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring easy access to necessary tools and equipment for efficient job performance.
- Improved system reliability by performing maintenance on overhead power lines and electrical equipment.
- Operated heavy equipment, including bucket trucks and digger derricks, for safe line construction.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Assisted with constructing new power lines by using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Improved team efficiency with rigorous adherence to safety protocols during high-risk operations.
- Inspected power lines for any damage or irregularities and replaced components.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
Business Owner
T&S Fencing Contractors
Blackshear, GA
03.2021 - Current
- Installed metal and wooden fences and privacy borders.
- Inspected fences for gaps and vulnerabilities, making necessary adjustments.
- Conducted site inspections to determine project costs and required installation materials.
- Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
- Used hand tools and instruments to take measurements.
- Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
- Filled post holes with concrete to maintain proper stability and longevity of fencing installations.
- Used power-driven auger to hollow out postholes with efficiency and manual digging methods for less complex work.
- Discussed fencing needs with customers and estimated and quoted prices.
Heavy Equipment Operator
SEC
Bristol , GA
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- • Assist in setting power line structures
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
- Monitored worksite conditions to identify hazards and implement safety protocols effectively.
CDL Driver
Southern Eagle
Blackshear , Georgia
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Education
Diploma -
Pierce County High School
Blackshear, GA05.2016
Skills
- Materials movement
- Residential construction
- Safe equipment operation
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Commercial construction
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
Lineman
Pike Electric
08.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
SEC
05.2022 - 07.2024
Business Owner
T&S Fencing Contractors
03.2021 - Current
CDL Driver
Southern Eagle
01.2017 - 06.2021
Diploma -
Pierce County High School
Personal Information
Title: Heavy Equipment Operator