Jason Gaustad
Middleton
Summary
Experienced infantryman with three years of military service in the U.S. Army. Attended line school at Northwest Lineman College and obtained a certificate. Joined Track Utilities LLC as an aerial lineman, gaining valuable hands-on experience. Transitioned into the solar industry with Horizon PWR LLC, progressing from crew lead to Area Service Manager. Currently with Freedom Forever LLC as a service tech/roof lead, sharpening troubleshooting abilities. Embraced role of inspection coordinator and apprentice for service upgrades. Currently leveraging time between conducting inspections and collaborating with our master electrician on complex electrical installations and service upgrades.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspection Coordinator
Freedom Forever
06.2022 - Current
- Work directly with customers and jurisdictions to coordinate inspections
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with Enphase and Solaredge solar equipment
- Coordinate service work with crews of 3 to 5 people
- Install and uninstall solar equipment
- Work independently, as well as, a part of a team to preform service and troubleshooting tasks
- Work with a journeyman to complete electrical tie-ins, as well as, main panel upgrades
- Wire junction boxes and panels
- Read wiring diagrams and blueprints to insure proper installation of electrical equipment
- Install AC and DC circuits
- install receptacles and lighting fixtures in a residential setting
- Test circuits to ensure continuity and proper installation
Area Service Manager
Horizon Pwr
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained responsibility for 4 crews of 3, as well as, all equipment required for day to day operations
- Contacted customers to coordinate solar installations
- Installed SolarEdge, Generac, and Enphase systems
- Troubleshooting systems for malfunctioning components and issues with installed equipment
- Worked hand in hand with office and management staff to ensure smooth daily operations
- Trained new employees in multiple areas of the company
- Read wiring diagram and blueprints
- Build out jobs to insure all materials are onsite for installation
- wire AC and DC circuits for solar equipment
Aerial Lineman
Track Utilities LLC
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Operated aerial cable placing equipment (T40 Placer truck & Digger Derrick)
- Worked at heights of up to 50 feet from elevated platforms and personal climbing equipment
- Jigged and lashed aerial strand, copper and fiber optic cables
- Set and framed telecom
- Poles for new build projects
Cold End Technician
Cardinal Float Glass
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Operate glass packing equipment to ensure a quality product
- Conduct quality checks on products
- Manually pack glass onto pallets for distribution
Rifleman
B Co. 2-27 IN 3IBCT 25ID
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Worked as a member of a small team to ensure the success of the mission
- Cross trained with others to develop an understanding and proficiency in other skills
- Developed and utilized communication skills
- Maintained positive control and working condition of individual, and team equipment and resources
Automatic Rifleman
B Co. 2-27 IN 3IBCT 25ID
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked as a member of a small team to ensure the success of the mission
- Cross trained with others to develop an understanding and proficiency in other skills
- Developed and utilized communication skills
- Maintained positive control and working condition of individual, and team equipment and resources
Radio Telephone Operator
B Co. 2-27 IN 3IBCT 25ID
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed proficiency in maintaining, and operating encrypted communications systems
- Uphold physical requirements for on the job tasks and responsibilities
- Developed individual communications skills
Automatic Rifleman
B Co. 2-27 IN 3IBCT 25ID
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked as a member of a small team to ensure the success of the mission
- Cross trained with others to develop an understanding and proficiency in other skills
- Developed and utilized communication skills
- Maintained positive control and working condition of individual, and team equipment and resources
Education
Apprenticeship - electrical
CWI
Caldwell, ID02.2025
High school or equivalent -
Rochester High School
Rochester, WA06.2016
High school or equivalent -
Tenino High School
Tenino, WA06.2015
Skills
- Tree Trimming
- Bucket truck
- OSHA
- Electrical wiring
- Customer service
- Telecommunication
- Cabling
- Appointment scheduling
- Computer skills
- Construction
- Able to follow written and spoken directions/procedures closely
- Bucket Truck Experience
- Rigging
- Proficient in general labor skills
- Strategic Planning
- Climbing
- Military Experience
- Low Voltage wiring
- Able to meet time hacks
- Safety procedures
- Teamwork
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Time management
- Plant operations
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Modern Army Combatives Program lvl. 1, Present
- Telecommunications lineworker, 06/20
- OSHA 30
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Inspection Coordinator
Freedom Forever
06.2022 - Current
Area Service Manager
Horizon Pwr
07.2021 - 06.2022
Aerial Lineman
Track Utilities LLC
09.2020 - 07.2021
Cold End Technician
Cardinal Float Glass
10.2019 - 06.2020
Rifleman
B Co. 2-27 IN 3IBCT 25ID
04.2018 - 11.2019
Automatic Rifleman
B Co. 2-27 IN 3IBCT 25ID
04.2018 - 01.2019
Radio Telephone Operator
B Co. 2-27 IN 3IBCT 25ID
04.2017 - 04.2018
Automatic Rifleman
B Co. 2-27 IN 3IBCT 25ID
11.2016 - 04.2017
High school or equivalent -
Rochester High School
High school or equivalent -
Tenino High School
- Modern Army Combatives Program lvl. 1, Present
- Telecommunications lineworker, 06/20
- OSHA 30
Apprenticeship - electrical
CWI
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