Byron Delong
Pilgrim,KY
Summary
Versatile tradesman with comprehensive experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance, including graders and haul trucks. Skilled in welding and diesel mechanics, with a proven track record of working on various vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Committed to fostering a productive work environment while adhering to safety protocols. Seeking opportunities for advancement and contribution to organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Coal Mac
05.2021 - Current
- Running dozens building roads reclaiming spoil. Running g road lifts etc. Running a grader grading roads. Running a loader loading trucks. Excavator work brushing and ditch work
Mechanic
Coal Mac
2021 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- 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.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Upheld quality control standards for all completed work, ensuring each vehicle left the shop operating at peak performance.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity through meticulous attention to preventive maintenance tasks such as fluid checks, belt replacements, and battery testing.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Streamlined repair processes by maintaining a well-organized and clean workspace, contributing to increased productivity.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Welder
Lexington coal
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Keeping equipment up and running trouble shooting, parts changing, hose changing welding on equipment fabricating. Working on water pumps
Highwall Miner
REVELATION ENERGY
06.2013 - 03.2017
- General labor on the miner. Running loader loading coal trucks fork lift operating. Working on hyd pumps changing electric motors welding on the miner leading the crew on the miner. Working on air compressors grease pumps. Etc..
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Sheldon Clark High School
Inez, KY05.2011
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mechanic Experience
- Backhoe Operation
- Construction
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Brake Repair
- Automotive Repair
- Equipment Repair
- Loader Operation
- Forklift
- Flatbed
- Dozer
- Excavator
- Grader operation
- Pipe threading
- EMT experience
- Basic life support
- Tree trimming
- Hydraulics
- Water truck
- Dump truck
- Concrete mixer
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Pipe fitting
- Mowing
- Plumbing
- Small engine repair (1 year)
- Aircompressors grease pumps hyd pump repair
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Coal Mac
05.2021 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Welder
Lexington coal
03.2017 - 01.2020
Highwall Miner
REVELATION ENERGY
06.2013 - 03.2017
High school diploma - undefined
Sheldon Clark High School
Mechanic
Coal Mac
2021 - Current