Brandon Lane
Joplin,MO
Summary
Professional leader/ mechanic with extensive experience in transportation and maintenance. Skilled in managing operations, leading teams, and ensuring safety compliance. Committed to driving efficiency, delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments, and having the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic, effective communication skills, customer service skills, multitasking, and time management abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Rv transporter/independent contractor
Self Employed
Joplin, Missouri
01.2025 - Current
- Operated transportation vehicle to deliver RV units safely across the country, ensuring timely arrivals.
- Planned routes to optimize delivery times, contributing to reduced fuel consumption.
- Maintained vehicle preventive maintenance and performed routine inspections to ensure safety compliance.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including budgeting and financial reporting.
- Coordinating routes, fuel stops, delivery schedules, and changing weather/road conditions.
- Maintain professional communication with customers and delivery locations while ensuring timely, damage-free deliveries.
- Performed thorough pre-trip and post trip inspections while ensuring proper vehicle and trailer securement.
Mechanic /Service Technician
Thermoking of Joplin MO
Joplin, MO
09.2016 - 01.2025
- Conducted routine maintenance on Thermo King and Carrier cooling systems and engines to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in refrigeration units and transport equipment.
- Repaired electrical components and wiring in temperature control units, enhancing functionality and reliability.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Repaired and maintained refrigerated transport equipment efficiently.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment troubleshooting techniques.
- Communicated with clients for outstanding customer service and to increase repeat business.
- Provided exceptional customer service while accurately processing various forms of payments for repairs.
- Developed long-term client relationships that encouraged customer retention and repeat business.
Mechanic/ Fabricator/Maintenance Millwright
Barlett Coop
Bartlett, KS
01.2013 - 09.2016
- Executed mechanical repair maintenance, fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting on diverse industrial and transportation equipment, ensuring operational reliability.
- Restored hydraulic systems to improve machinery functionality and ensure safety standards.
- Read and interpreted, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems.
- Executed complex repairs and installations independently or with team support.
- Performed routine maintenance on agricultural machinery and vehicles. Including semi trucks and various types of semi trailers.
- Oversaw assigned projects from start to completion, coordinating materials, equipment, personnel, and work activities to ensure projects were completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
Shop Manager/ Mechanic
Lane Trucking
Bluejacket, Oklahoma
05.2004 - 11.2012
- Managed daily shop operations to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Oversaw inventory control to ensure accurate stock levels for uninterrupted service.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance team compliance.
- Implemented maintenance schedules for equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Coordinated with suppliers to procure parts and materials for repairs and services.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components.
- Performed routine maintenance on fleet vehicles to extend operational lifespan.
- Conducted inspections to identify potential issues before they became critical problems.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Education
Labette County High School
Altamont, KSSkills
- Shop supervisor
- Software adaptability
- Vehicle maintenance
- Equipment repair
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Refrigeration systems
- Customer relationship management
- Safety compliance
- Inventory control
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Time management
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Physical stamina and strength
- Excellent communication
- Equipment management
- Transportation/Transportation procedures
- Refrigeration system, diagnosis, and repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- AC/DC electrical systems
- Computerized diagnostic systems
- Fleet and trailer refrigeration
- Equipment inspections
- Parts, identification, and replacement
- Customer Service and client relations
- Safety and compliance
- Emergency roadside repair
- Long distance route planning
- DOT safety compliance
- Damage prevention inspection
- Defensive driving
- Time management
- CDL/commercial driving
- Financial reporting
Certification
- Certificate of completion technician type 2 refrigeration/EPA approved. Issue date November 14, 2017.
- Commercial drivers license Class A. Issue date January 16, 2025
- Forklift operator certification
- MiG welding certification
- Certi-Tech and Dealer Professional certification for Thermoking
Timeline
Rv transporter/independent contractor
Self Employed
01.2025 - Current
Mechanic /Service Technician
Thermoking of Joplin MO
09.2016 - 01.2025
Mechanic/ Fabricator/Maintenance Millwright
Barlett Coop
01.2013 - 09.2016
Shop Manager/ Mechanic
Lane Trucking
05.2004 - 11.2012
Labette County High School