Alex Gray
Lyons,SD
Summary
Experienced Diesel Mechanic bringing expertise in engines, brakes and other vehicle systems. Communicative team player with understanding of customer service standards and documentation requirements. I have experience with Cummins, Detroit, Paccar, MaxForce and other brands of engines. My chassis experience is limited Peterbilt COE trucks, Freightliner M2 Fleet trucks, and Freightliner Cascadia fleet trucks.
I am always willing to learn something new or even dress-up old ways that may not be the best. Fabrication skills are a strong-suite of mine. As well as, many roles in constructing, repairing, and operating heavy equipment.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Novak Sanitary Service / Waste Connections
Sioux Falls, SD
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Replaced worn or damaged components such as brakes, engine seals, and filters.
- Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps, cylinders, valve bodies, and hoses.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic tools.
- Welded broken metal parts using a variety of different types of tools like, welders, torches and plasma cutters.
- Disassembled defective units to diagnose malfunctions and repair them accordingly.
Paint Technician /All Round General Laborer
Traffic Solutions Inc
Harrisburg, SD
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Utilized air brushes, rollers and other painting equipment to apply paint evenly on roadway surfaces.
- Performed quality control checks during each step of the painting process to ensure accuracy.
- Operated spray guns for maximum efficiency while minimizing waste of materials.
- Kept up-to-date records of all work performed including paints used, time spent and logged time spent on the road.
- Hung traffic signs at assigned locations for temporary or permanent use.
- Worked with D.O.T. closely to ensure the safety or motorists on the roadway.
- Measured, scanned, cleaned and painted parking lots around Sioux Falls and the surrounding area.
Finish Carpenter / General Laborer
Golden Rule Construction
Sioux Falls, SD
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine the specific job requirements.
- Cut or shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, drywall, and other materials.
- Fit and install trim items such as doors, windows, mantels cabinets and hardware.
- Construct frameworks for doorways or window frames from wood pieces by measuring accurately and joining pieces with nails or screws.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Measured and cut lumber to specified dimensions using a hand saw, power miter saw, or radial arm saw.
- Set steel framing components in place with an overhead crane or hoist before bolting them into position.
- Erected steel beams, columns and trusses according to blueprints.
- Checked and adjusted alignment of structural members.
Press Operator / Mail Sorter Operator
Sioux Falls Shopping News
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Set up and operate printing press to print designs or logos on paper or cardboard.
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed or folded.
- Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
- Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
- Verify accuracy of job orders against proofs provided by customer.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
- Replace worn parts such as rollers and cylinders on presses as required.
- Follow written instructions from supervisor regarding production jobs to be completed.
- Measure distances between printing plates in order to align them properly on press bed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tri-Valley High School
Colton, SD05-2016
Skills
- Engine repair
- Inspection checklists
- Brakes and tires
- Oil service
- Repair recordkeeping
- Vehicle system analysis
- Solid independent worker
- Diagnostic Professional
- Safety Management
- Inspection procedures
- Pneumatic Systems
- Suspension Systems
- Hydraulic systems
- MIG welding
Affiliations
- Enjoying time with kids and wife
- RC car hobbyist
- Gun Enthusiast
- NASCAR Fan
- Motor head
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Novak Sanitary Service / Waste Connections
02.2021 - 04.2024
Paint Technician /All Round General Laborer
Traffic Solutions Inc
03.2020 - 10.2020
Finish Carpenter / General Laborer
Golden Rule Construction
12.2018 - 03.2019
Press Operator / Mail Sorter Operator
Sioux Falls Shopping News
10.2016 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Tri-Valley High School
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