Brandon Larson
Hopkins,MN
Summary
Adept Heavy Equipment Mechanic with proven expertise in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting, honed at Ceres Environmental. Excelled in diagnostics, welding, and fabrication, ensuring equipment reliability and enhancing team productivity. Mentored juniors, fostering a supportive learning environment. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and analytical skills, contributing to a high-quality workmanship culture. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Level 2
Ceres Enviromental
10.2021 - Current
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Streamlined repair processes by maintaining a well-organized and clean workspace, contributing to increased productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics through diligent work ethic and attention to detail in all repair tasks.
- I am am a certified DOT inspector for the state of Minnesota. And I preform DOT inspections on semi trucks, trailers, pickup trucks and roll off trucks.
- Worked with snow crew salt/sanding parking lots and parking ramps in Minneapolis last winter.
- Recover broken equipment from work sites and bring back to shop for repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
- Mentored junior mechanics on best practices for heavy equipment repair, fostering a supportive learning environment for continuous growth.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Restored and modified equipment using welding and metal fabrication techniques.
- Collaborated with a team of mechanics to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems and devise appropriate repair strategies.
- Exhibited adaptability by working on various types of heavy equipment including bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and cranes.
- Provided on-site emergency repair services, minimizing operational disruptions during critical project phases.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and inspections on variety of heavy machinery, including bulldozers and excavators.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
Mechanic
Anthony Auto
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Conducted detailed pre-purchase inspections, aiding customers in making informed decisions.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity by establishing positive work environment.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Replace timing chains, head gaskets, engines, and transmissions.
Inventory
Budget Auto Parts
03.2008 - 10.2016
- Monitored inventory levels closely, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
- Inventorying cars and trucks as they came into salvage yard determining what parts were usable and parts that were not.
- Shipping and receiving
- Conducting physical inventory counts ensuring proper stock levels.
- Repair forklift, yard trucks and skid loader as needed.
- Remove parts from vehicles in the yard when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hopkins Senior High School
Minnetonka, MNNo Degree - Performance Engine Machining
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Autobody Technology
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN05.2005
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Welding and fabrication
- Equipment Operation
- Track System Repair
- Machine Operation
- Mechanics and analytics
- Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Reliability
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Level 2
Ceres Enviromental
10.2021 - Current
Mechanic
Anthony Auto
10.2016 - 10.2021
Inventory
Budget Auto Parts
03.2008 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Hopkins Senior High School
No Degree - Performance Engine Machining
Northwest Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Autobody Technology
Dunwoody College of Technology
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