Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Generic

Brett Oldenburg

Deer Park,WA

Summary

Jack of all trades with years of random experience throughout all venues of construction, maintenance, and mechanics. I worked on construction projects intermittently between full-time jobs for the last 30 years. A skilled mechanic and fabricator demonstrates abilities in troubleshooting and fixing problems within all vehicle systems. Adept at working quickly and accurately to repair, replace, or refurbish components in a wide variety of equipment and vehicles. Including customization in welding and painting. Proficient in maintaining records, updating logs, and training.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

WA State Department of Natural Resources
Deer Park, WA
07.2023 - Current
  • Operated equipment, dozer, to put in fire line for Initial Attack during fires.
  • Operated and transporting equipment to and from incidents.
  • Hold a Class A CDL with double, triples, and tanker endorsements.
  • Off season project work running and maintaining a forestry skid steer and masticator.
  • Help coordinate with Spokane City fire, Landowners, and DNR to do project work to prescriptions presented.
  • Maintain, clean, and preventative maintenance on bulldozer and transport after every fire assignment as to have ready to go for the next incident.
  • Lead the heavy equipment working group for the NE region in state wide issues and discussions for equipment.
  • Help with organization and building the Heavy Equipment program throughout the state with other division partners and heads of operations to hold academy for future operators for fire.
  • Followed all trainings for Firefighter 2 and working on Firefighter 1 and ICT5.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Helped modify and direct agency on equipment for fire.
  • Worked with state contracts on quotes and availability for new ordering new equipment for forest health work and mastication.
  • Working with agency partners in fuels reduction and prevention work along with department on setting up equipment to fulfill policy's and plans.
  • Run various pieces of mastication equipment, skid steers, excavators, and chippers to perform fuel breaks and forest health work around the spokane and surrounding county's.
  • Hold classroom trainings as instructor for various equipment and trailer courses for the department.

Business Owner

Oldenburg LLC
Deer Park, WA
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Used equipment to complete jobs quickly and correctly.
  • 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.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Operated machinery on job sites to reduce accidents or injury.
  • Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
  • Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
  • Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
  • Maintained clean driving record to drive construction vehicles to and from work site.
  • Drove flatbed traIler to move equipment between job sites.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.

Shop Tech/Mechanic

Spokane County Detention Services
Spokane, WA
02.2014 - 06.2023
  • Fabricated parts for installation or repair work using tools and shop machinery.
  • Upfitted law enforcement vehicles with siren controllers, lights, cages, radio communications, and some with custom fabricated parts.
  • Fabricated and restored trucks with crew buggy bodies for hauling inmate crews.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical on heavy trucks, light trucks/auto, and small engines from weed trimmers, chainsaws, mowers, diesel riders, utvs, and a wide variety of equipment.
  • Cleaned, inspected and verified operations of equipment and components to determine repair or maintenance needs.
  • Reconditioned, repaired or refurbished components to restore functionality and meet warranty requirements.
  • Maintained basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to troubleshoot and correct various problems.
  • Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
  • Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
  • Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
  • Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
  • Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws and other power tools.
  • Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
  • Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.

Autobody Technician

American Way Auto Body
Spokane, WA
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
  • Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
  • Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
  • Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
  • Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
  • Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
  • Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
  • Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
  • Attended advanced training classes to learn new skills and earn certifications for auto body work.

Autobody Technician

River City Auto Body
Spokane, WA
03.2009 - 06.2012
  • Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
  • Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
  • Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
  • Reviewed manufacturer manuals to understand vehicle specifications and parts.
  • Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
  • Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
  • Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
  • Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
  • Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
  • Attended advanced training classes to learn new skills and earn certifications for auto body work.

Education

High School Diploma -

Reardan High School
Reardan, WA
06.1999

Skills

  • Resources Allocation
  • Employee Training
  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Issue Resolution
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Cost Analysis and Savings
  • In-Depth Knowledge of Varied Makes and Models of Vehicles and Equipment
  • Strive for Excellent Work Ethic
  • Vehicle Frame Assessment and repair to factory specs
  • Use of vehicle frame repair benches and specialized equipment
  • Concise Time Management
  • Welding Experience MIG, Oxyacetylene brazing, minimal TIG experience but looking to get the opportunity for more experience
  • Auto Body Fabrication
  • Insurance estimating Knowledge
  • Collision Repair
  • Air suspension and brake systems
  • Various mechanical repairs, from engine swaps to diagnosing components
  • Ability to research issues if i have limited knowledge to better the repair
  • Suspension and steering systems with alignments
  • Some HVAC and systems diagnosis and repair
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Dependable and Punctual
  • Quality Control
  • Car Frame Realignment
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • General contracting in all forms of home remodeling and repairs including electrical, plumbing, framing, drywall, installation of windows and doors
  • Some concrete work, mostly flat work and helping with finishing
  • Also worked with subcontractors on projects
  • Worked with county on codes and inspections over the years
  • "Jack of most trades" with the pride to search out the right way of doing things and to help make more efficient Ability to adapt to challenges and troubleshoot
  • Data Management
  • Computer Skills, mostly word, a little excel, and building power points for presentations
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-Solving and troubleshooting
  • Vehicle Operation and Assessment
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Loaders, Dozers, Excavators, Backhoes, Skid Steers, Masticators, Trenchers, Basically have ran most equipment other than graders
  • Trench Work, utilities and septic systems
  • Materials Transportation
  • Equipment Repair
  • Attention to Detail
  • Load Management
  • Excavation and Backfilling
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Equipment Transportation
  • CDL License class A with doubles, triples, and tanker endorsements

Accomplishments

  • Safety Award for WA state NE region of the DNR
  • Made head contact of the heavy equipment working group for the NE region of the DNR
  • Shriners First Responders Club Award 2023 For fire suppression activities on the Gray fire in Medical Lake

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

WA State Department of Natural Resources
07.2023 - Current

Business Owner

Oldenburg LLC
10.2021 - 07.2023

Shop Tech/Mechanic

Spokane County Detention Services
02.2014 - 06.2023

Autobody Technician

American Way Auto Body
09.2012 - 06.2013

Autobody Technician

River City Auto Body
03.2009 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Reardan High School

Similar Profiles

  • David A. Rixner

    David A. RixnerDavid A. Rixner

    Contracting Officer III at State of Alaska Department of Natural ResourcesContracting Officer III at State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources

  • MARCI RAE BROWN

    MARCI RAE BROWNMARCI RAE BROWN

    FP-IT Helpdesk & Customer Support Coordinator at Washington State Department of Natural ResourcesFP-IT Helpdesk & Customer Support Coordinator at Washington State Department of Natural Resources

  • Ciara Pualani Ganter

    Ciara Pualani GanterCiara Pualani Ganter

    Wildlife Biologist IV at State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and WildlifeWildlife Biologist IV at State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife

  • Isabel Bane

    Isabel BaneIsabel Bane

    Volunteer at Union Gospel MissionVolunteer at Union Gospel Mission

  • ANNIE SUTTON

    ANNIE SUTTONANNIE SUTTON

    Sales Advisor at Mercedes Benz Of SpokaneSales Advisor at Mercedes Benz Of Spokane

CREATE PROFILE
Brett Oldenburg