Troy W. Welch
Sidney, Illinois 61877
**********@*****.***
Career Objective
To obtain a consistent and challenging career in which my skills and knowledge can be best utilized while working with other supportive and hardworking individuals.
Employment History
Top Notch Enterprise—Foreman/Supervisor
May 2010- Present
Job Duties:
Maintained, monitored or removed trees, shrubs and volunteer growth as directed by Ameren through Right-of-Way services
Cleaned up overgrowth under three-phase to high-lines, gas lines and substations as directed by Ameren
Manipulated 299D Caterpillar XPH Skidsteer with Fecon head, bucket, forks and a bush hog
Worked cooperatively under the direction of Ameren Gas and Electric supervisors.
Supervise line clearance crews of two – four individual’s
Read and locate Gas/ Electric maps and lines
Set up and took down traffic and pedestrian safety cones in work zones as needed
Contacted customers and land owners as needed and maintained positive relationships due to feedback and expressed needs
Attended countless Ameren safety meetings
Class A CDL,CPR/First Aid certified, OHSA 10, OHSA 30, Railroad certified, spray licenses,
Six Months of substation work:
The erect and tear down of steel structures
Installing insulators, switches, CCVTs, aluminum bus and running bus
Crain rigging
Running sky tracks, skid steers, backhoes, excavators, man lifts
Working around “HOT” or energized lines
Running ground cables, bending grounding rods, Cad welding, fence grounding, grounding mats
Pulling wire in and out of control houses
Pouring concrete for peers and foundations
Hand digging and conduit work
Transformer installation
Daily equipment inspections
Education and Specializations
Unity High School Class of 2012
Personal Attributes and Hobbies
Pleasure boating and camping
Family oriented
Honest, ethical, driven