Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Austin Gorby

Trufant,MI

Summary

Skilled professional with background repairing equipment. Knowledgeable about upkeep, parts replacement and proper calibration. Safe with power tools and different types of machines. Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations. Skilled in maintaining and repairing mobile heavy equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Experience includes diagnosing malfunctions, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational safety of construction and earthmoving equipment. Strengths include strong problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and proficiency in using industry-specific diagnostic tools. Improved machinery uptime and reduced repair costs through effective maintenance strategies and timely interventions. Resourceful Heavy Equipment Mechanic known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in hydraulic systems, diesel engine repair, and preventative maintenance procedures. Excel through strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability to various working conditions, and effective communication with team members. Dependable mechanical professional experienced with heavy equipment. Background includes work with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic machinery used in harsh environments and requiring continuous upkeep. Skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic with a solid background in maintaining, repairing, and overhauling heavy vehicles and construction equipment. Strong technical skills coupled with diagnostic abilities ensure optimal functionality of machinery to minimize downtime. Known for prioritizing safety, implementing preventative maintenance procedures and contributing to team success through quality workmanship and problem-solving skills. Have consistently improved operational efficiency in previous roles. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transportation Maintenance Worker

Michigan Department of Transportation
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2023 - Current
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Ensured that work areas were safe by following established safety protocols at all times.
  • Handled daily upkeep, general maintenance and seasonal painting to keep facilities clean and in good working order.
  • Dismantled old bridges as part of demolition projects using jackhammers or other power tools.
  • Constructed wooden forms for pouring concrete footings for bridges according to blueprints.
  • Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from staff or customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
  • Calculated required materials needed based on field measurements or work orders.
  • Monitored traffic flow during construction operations to ensure safe passage over bridges.
  • Installed guardrails, signs, and other protective devices to ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing bridges.
  • Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
  • Assisted with rigging operations as required.
  • Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
  • Maintained tools and equipment, including chainsaws, chippers, and climbing gear, ensuring operational safety.
  • Operated hand and power tools, bucket truck and man lift.
  • Trimmed dead and excess branches from trees and cleared branches around power lines.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

GreenMark Equipment
Kent City, MI
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed tool inventory, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for all repairs.
  • Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
  • Inspected heavy equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency before deployment.
  • Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
  • Utilized diagnostic software to identify issues and adjust settings for optimal machinery performance.
  • Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
  • Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
  • Troubleshot electrical systems in construction machinery to identify faults and implement repairs.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.

Pipe Layer

Rowland's Excavating
Cedar Springs, MI
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
  • Cleaned debris from worksites following completion of tasks.
  • Assembled prefabricated parts such as chambers, manholes, catch basins.
  • Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.
  • Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
  • Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
  • Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.

General Excavating Labor

Dean's Excavating
Sand Lake, MI
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
  • Dug trenches for laying pipes or cables.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
  • Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
  • Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
  • Troubleshot electrical systems in construction machinery to identify faults and implement repairs.
  • Operated various types of construction equipment in order to determine necessary repairs or modifications needed.
  • Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

AIS Construction Equipment
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2014 - 04.2020
  • Managed tool inventory, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for all repairs.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
  • Inspected heavy equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency before deployment.
  • Dismantled heavy equipment to locate and accurately diagnose mechanical defects.
  • Utilized diagnostic software to identify issues and adjust settings for optimal machinery performance.
  • Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
  • Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
  • Troubleshot electrical systems in construction machinery to identify faults and implement repairs.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
  • Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
  • Operated various types of construction equipment in order to determine necessary repairs or modifications needed.
  • Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
  • Inspected machines for safety issues prior to operation by operators or customers.
  • Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
  • Updated maintenance records and logs to track equipment health and repair history.
  • Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
  • Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs.
  • Adjusted operational settings to ensure proper performance of the machinery.
  • Welded broken parts and structural members as required.
  • Performed engine rebuilds and replacements on a variety of heavy equipment.
  • Maintained inventory of parts and supplies, ordering new items as necessary to complete repairs.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.

Education

2 Year Diploma From University - Diesel Technologies

University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH
05-2014

High School Diploma -

Lakeview Community High School
Lakeview, MI
05-2012

Skills

  • Repair and maintenance
  • Issue troubleshooting
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Maintaining components
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Heavy equipment repair and maintenance
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Hand and power tools

Certification

  • NCCO Crane Operator ID#555386268 Expiration Date July 2029
  • CDL A with Tanker

Timeline

Transportation Maintenance Worker

Michigan Department of Transportation
11.2023 - Current

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

GreenMark Equipment
09.2022 - 04.2023

Pipe Layer

Rowland's Excavating
04.2021 - 08.2022

General Excavating Labor

Dean's Excavating
04.2020 - 04.2021

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

AIS Construction Equipment
03.2014 - 04.2020

2 Year Diploma From University - Diesel Technologies

University of Northwestern Ohio

High School Diploma -

Lakeview Community High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE