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EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Summary
I have been a heavy truck mechanic all of my life, but since I have been employed at the Greene County Highway Department I have gained other skills. I have learned to run heavy equipment, maintain county roads including mowing roadside ditches and snow removal. I have a class A CDL with no restrictions.
Experience
Equipment Mechanic, State Of Indiana, November 2011-CurrentConnersville , IN
- Scheduled and performed preventive maintenance.
- Welded, brazed and soldered pieces.
- Assessed equipment to determine the cause of issue or malfunction and identified the type of repair that would be required.
- Focused on repairing Greene County Highways equipment and worked on other brands, maintaining strong knowledge of issues and appropriate fixes.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks on heavy equipment, including excavators ,dozers, skid steers. Also including heavy trucks, cars, pickups and salt equipment.
- Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts.
- Disassembled And re assembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to repair them.
- Removed defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with Hydraulics, Electrical and Drivetrains.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Ordered supplies and fabricated special parts for repair needs.
- Repaired roadway signs, fences and other structures.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Drove tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment efficiently between job sites.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Diagnosed plant-related problems and diseases and identified treatment to prevent further infestation.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
- Assisted with grounds maintenance with basic landscaping support, including mowing, trimming and debris removal.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
Heavy Truck Mechanic, Lkq Corp, June 2007-November 2011Newark , OH
- Repaired electrical wiring of vehicle systems, including harness, starting and charging systems.
- Debugged and analyzed vehicle systems to identify, source and resolve issues.
- Utilized various methods to perform routine and preventative maintenance tasks on heavy truck equipment.
- Assessed equipment to determine the cause of issue or malfunction and identified the type of repair that would be required.
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
- Removed defective wiring systems, and braking systems and replaced with new parts, enabling machines to return to service.
- Located and removed outdated, malfunctioning and worn components to repair, refurbish or replace with new parts.
- Completed regular installations of new engine parts, transmissions and drive axles.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Evaluated all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with electrical, emissions, and drivetrain issues.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, and heavy trucks to complete repairs.
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
- Tracked findings and all actions taken in computer system.
- Completed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions using visual inspections, computer programs and specialized equipment.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Put in new vehicle systems and components.
- Worked in the shop to handle heavy truck and trailer repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
Tender Truck Driver, Dj's Landscape Management, March 2006-June 2007Grand Rapids , MI
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
- Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 100% safe driving record.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, fertilizer and other materials.
- Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
- Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor.
Lawn Care, Tumbleweed Lawn Care, August 2003-June 2007City , STATE
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain private property's, businesses and cemetery's.
- Prepared soil and gardens to lay with mulch.
- Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
- Assisted with grounds maintenance with basic landscaping support, including mowing, trimming and debris removal.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaGreene County Career Center, , CityStateMay 2005
I was part of the power equipment class.
Associate of Business AdministrationDiesel Mechanics Technology, , , University Of Northwestern Ohio, , CityStateMay 2007
Skills
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References
- Bob Geyer Retired Greene County Engineer 937-768-6555
- W.T Caldwell Retired Greene County Road Superintendent 937-974-4943
- Randy Brown Co-Worker 937-751-6991
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School Attended
- Greene County Career Center
- University Of Northwestern Ohio
Job Titles Held:
- Equipment Mechanic
- Heavy Truck Mechanic
- Tender Truck Driver
- Lawn Care
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Associate of Business Administration
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