Noah Hoppe
Prior Lake
Summary
Diligent electrical industry worker with straightforward approach to tasks. Skilled in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Directional Driller Trainee
Edison Electric Power Constructors
Inver Grove Heights, MN
04.2026 - Current
- Operate horizontal directional drilling (HDD) equipment to install underground utilities, including fiber optic, telecommunications, and electrical lines.
- Steer and control the drill head to maintain the planned bore alignment, depth, and grade.
- Operated directional drilling equipment in a variety of soil and rock conditions
- Verify underground utility locations and follow damage prevention procedures before and during drilling operations.
Directional Drill Locator
Tak Broadband
Little Canada, MN
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Tracking the drill head using a falcon F5 locator to determine its depth, pitch, roll, and position.
- Communicating with the drill operator to provide real-time guidance for steering the drill along the planned bore path.
- Conducted site assessments to identify and mitigate potential excavation hazards.
- Identifying and avoiding underground utilities by coordinating with utility locates, plans, and potholing where required.
- Recording bore data, including depth, location, and any changes made during drilling.
Apprentice Electrician
Optimize Electric
Salem, SD
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Arranged wiring and fixtures in preparation for installations.
- Cleaned work sites by hauling debris and trash and properly storing equipment.
- Cut, bent, and ran conduit and other wiring systems.
- Secured and installed switches, receptacles, and light fixtures.
- Replaced faulty circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets and lighting fixtures.
- Followed all applicable safety codes, regulations, and guidelines.
- Worked closely with other tradespeople to complete projects efficiently.
- Troubleshot electrical issues by checking switches, circuit breakers, and outlets.
- Repaired wiring problems caused by corrosion or other damage.
- Drilled holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, and floors.
Package Handler
UPS
Shakopee, MN
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated ability to lift up to 75 pounds safely and repeatedly.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from trucks, consistently meeting deadlines.
- Followed all safety regulations and procedures when handling packages.
- Adapted quickly to changes in workflow as needed while meeting production goals.
Cashier
Lowe's
Shakopee, MN
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and exchanges.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by cleaning counters, shelves and windows.
- Loaded heavier items into customers vehicles.
Education
Diploma - Electrical Lineman
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN05-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Shakopee Highschool
Shakopee, MN06-2020
Skills
- Pole top and Bucket truck rescue
- Digger Derrik and Bucket truck operation
- Construction of power lines (setting, framing, guying, and stringing poles)
- Understanding of basic electricity and circuitry
- Team collaboration
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical installations
- Safety awareness
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Lighting systems
- Commercial construction experience
- Safety protocols
- 3 phase circuitry
- Skid steer, mini excavator, backhoe operation
- Directional drill locator experience
Certification
- Class A Unrestricted CDL
- First Aid and CPR certification
Timeline
Directional Driller Trainee
Edison Electric Power Constructors
04.2026 - Current
Directional Drill Locator
Tak Broadband
06.2025 - 04.2026
Apprentice Electrician
Optimize Electric
05.2024 - 03.2025
Package Handler
UPS
06.2020 - 07.2022
Cashier
Lowe's
07.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Shakopee Highschool
Diploma - Electrical Lineman
Dakota County Technical College