Jeffrey Carter

Highly skilled, safety-driven Utility Construction Professional with nearly a decade of experience in the electrical utility industry working in close collaboration with IBEW partners. Proven track record supporting major utility providers, including SDG&E, Southern California Edison, PG&E, and Liberty Utilities. Expert in high-voltage ground operations, large-scale logistics, field meter operations, heavy machinery operation, complex rigging, and strict safety compliance across demanding outdoor environments.

Groundman at Wasatch Electric (2026-01 – Present)

• Execute daily groundman duties supporting critical electrical utility construction, high-voltage transmission maintenance, and regional field operations.
• Performed precise residential and commercial meter reading operations for Liberty Utilities across the South Lake Tahoe territory, ensuring accurate data collection and system tracking.
• Enforce strict adherence to IBEW safety protocols, participating in daily tailboards and proactive hazard mitigation under challenging alpine weather conditions.

Groundman / Operator at Crux Subsurface Inc (2025-01 – 2025-11)

• Operated specialized subsurface and geotechnical drilling equipment to facilitate technical utility foundation operations.
• Managed site safety zones, heavy rigging setups, and critical material logistics for helicopter and ground-based lineman tasks.
• Maintained 100% incident-free safety compliance on high-consequence utility rights-of-way.

Groundman / Lineman at New River Electrical Corporation (2024-01 – 2024-11)

• Utilized bucket trucks, line trucks, and complex rigging gear to meet tight daily utility operational goals.
• Framed poles on the ground and managed the safe flow of tools and materials to linemen on the clock.

Groundman / Lineman at Diversified Utility Services, LLC (2023-01 – 2023-11)

• Provided comprehensive ground and mechanical line support for high-stakes regional electrical utility infrastructure projects.
• Maintained clear, secure safety zones through rigorous daily pre-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Mitigated site hazards dynamically during high-voltage wire stringing and tensioning operations.

Groundman at Patriot General Contractors (2022-01 – 2022-10)

• Supported high-voltage civil utility crews with manual and mechanical hole digging for utility poles, anchors, and foundations.
• Successfully performed heavy physical labor and material handling outdoors across diverse, rugged, and challenging regional terrains.

Groundman / Operator at ProEnergy Services (2021-01 – 2021-08)

• Safely maneuvered support vehicles, bucket trucks, and excavation machinery for pole replacement and grid modernization.
• Managed daily tool staging, job-site setup, traffic control, and active contributions to crew safety briefings.

Groundman / Lineman at Hot Line Construction (2020-01 – 2020-11)

• Constructed and restored electrical utility infrastructure alongside seasoned IBEW partners.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in line rigging, pole climbing configurations, framing, and chainsaw right-of-way clearing operations.

Groundman / Operator at Edison Power Constructors (2019-01 – 2019-12)

• Managed large-scale material handling and logistical support for 32 active line crews, ensuring the precise, efficient flow of materials, tools, and heavy equipment across multiple project sites.
• Executed precise heavy machinery operation and specialized ground assistance for major power transmission line construction.
• Collaborated continuously with crew leaders and foremen to meet rigid utility timeline metrics without safety infractions.

Electrical Lineworker Program – Northwest Lineman College (2017)

High School Diploma – Excelsior Academy (1994-09 – 1997-06)