Carlos Garcia
Chambersburg,PA
Summary
Experienced truck driver, equipment operator and welder offering solid work ethic and safe driving history. Have plowed snow at Gettysburg Battlefield in addition to performing historic restoration for the National Park Service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Historic Preservation
New Solutions
Gettysburg, PA
05.2021 - Current
- Restore Civil War era cannons using techniques that blend new repairs with original features.
- Operate Manlifts while trimming trees.
- Fabricate metal pieces, perform black smith work in addition to the standard duties of restoring cannon carriages, repairing wheels, welding, sanding, grinding, cleaning components and painting.
- Utilize an arc welder, oxy/acetylene welder to cut or heat metal to bend and shape to the project, weld damaged parts.
- Use a black smith forge (oven) to heat metal and hammer to shape the metal to match the historical piece. Create chains, cap square keys, hooks, D-rings, hand spikes and misc pieces. Restore/repair the wheels, carriage and cannon.
- Operate a loader to move the restored carriage and cannon barrel to the prepared site for the cannon placement in addition to other jobs.
- Operate a backhoe to dig holes to set the masonry concrete footers into the ground, leveling them to create a level surface.
- Operate a forklift to unload trucks and building materials/fence/rails.
Maintenance
Department of Interior
Gettysburg, PA
08.2003 - 05.2021
- Operated a variety of machinery, tractors, trucks, mowers tools safely.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and equipment.
- Used Manlifts while trimming trees.
- Removed dead, diseased or hazardous branches from trees using various cutting tools including chain saws in addition to cutting down trees of various sizes. Controlled direction of falling trees by correctly placing wedges and cutting in strategic places.
- Loaded logs onto trucks and trailers for transport to other locations.
- Operated aerial lifts, chippers and stump grinders as needed for removal projects.
- Mowed grass throughout the battlefield including around monuments, historical plaques and rocky obstacles.
- Operated forklifts to load and unload materials and monuments/cannons.
- Operated snow plow to clear roads and sidewalks of accumulated snow, ice, and debris.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
- Member of Gettysburg Hurricane Recovery Team - Deployed to numerous hurricanes to restore and repair National Park Service buildings, roads/trails and bridges. Performed carpentry, plumping and electrical repairs and replaced destroyed facilities. Cleared debris/trees.
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Garcia's Hideaway
Chambersburg, PA
03.2001 - 05.2003
- Owned and operated a restaurant featuring healthy ingredients while meeting customer demands.
- Created promotions and special events to attract customers and boost sales.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised employees and completed payroll duties.
Tri-Axle Driver
Fayetteville Countractors
Fayetteville, PA
1999 - 2000
- Verified that loads were balanced correctly for safe transportation purposes.
- Drove tri-axel truck and delivered stone, slate, fill, dirt and blacktop.
- Used bulldozer to self-load truck if there wasn't a loader operator available.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the vehicle's brakes, lights, horn, mirrors, steering mechanisms, tires, wheels.
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic / Repairer
Letterkenny Army Depot
Chambersburg , PA
1981 - 1999
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for the 109 Paladin Tank. Trouble shoot, locate malfunctions, and repair equipment using precision test equipment such as vacuum gauge voltmeters, ohmmeters, micrometers and related special tools.
- Troubleshooting of electrical systems, hydraulics, guages and mechanical systems including rebuilding magnetic clutches.
- Reconditioned equipment by replacing/overhauling parts which included the installation, hookup and connection of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Worked on 109 Paladin tank transmissions, auxiliary drives and Hawk Missile loader differentials and transfers. This involved a total overall, including completely tearing down and rebuilding the units.
- Supervised between 32-38 employees in this assignment
- Drove conventional tractor trailer pulling a trailer hauling supplies, tank parts.
- Restored, repaired, replaced and adjusted electrical, mechanical and electronic components for the 109 Paladin Tank.
- Installed new machinery components including bearings, seals, gears, and other parts.
- Road tested the finished tank.
- Analyzed and repaired printed circuit boards, transistors, diodes, transformers, relays, etc. in addition to diagnosing and rebuilding AC/DC electric power generator systems. I also assembled and field tested the pulse-jet M157 Smoke generator.
- Used welders including oxy/acetylene, gas systems and shielded metal arc welders, and plasma cutters.
- Soldered and rewired electrical units.
- Operated a forklift in a safe manner throughout years of service.
Equipment Operator
Forrester Farms
Chambersburg, PA
1979 - 1981
- Drove a tractor trailer with agricultural loads. Loaded and unloaded trucks for transport to designated areas.
- Operated farm equipment including tractors, mowers, loaders, plows, discs and planting equipment.
Education
Truck Driving Global Safety Certificate - CSL A License - 7 week course
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA01-1999
Certificate - Advanced Welding - 96 Hour
Franklin County Vocational Technical School
Chambersburg, PA01-2010
Certificate - Electrical And Refrigeration - 300 Hours
York Technical Institute
York, PACertificate - Fundamentals of Supervision And Management
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD01-2006
Skills
- Skilled forklift driver
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulics on vehicles
- Heavy Mobile Mechanic Letterkenny Army Depot
- CDL Class A drivers license
- Welding using arc and mig welders, soldering and braising
- Plowing snow using a variety of equipment for the Gettysburg National Park including on public roads, lanes and parking lots
- Operating manlifts, forklifts, loaders, skid loaders, backhoes, woodchippers and standard maintenance equipment
- Bilingual - Spanish and English - Reading, Writing and Speaking
- Skilled at cutting down large trees
Certification
- Letterkenny Army Depot - Certified Solder Training
- Letterkenny Army Depot - Engine Principles and Torque Training
- National Park Service - NPS Operational Leadership Training
- National Park Service - Historic Structures Maintenance: Rigging And Climb
- National Park Service - Chainsaw Instructor Training
- National Park Service - Occupational Safety For Heavy Equipment Operators
Timeline
Historic Preservation
New Solutions
05.2021 - Current
Maintenance
Department of Interior
08.2003 - 05.2021
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Garcia's Hideaway
03.2001 - 05.2003
Tri-Axle Driver
Fayetteville Countractors
1999 - 2000
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic / Repairer
Letterkenny Army Depot
1981 - 1999
Equipment Operator
Forrester Farms
1979 - 1981
Truck Driving Global Safety Certificate - CSL A License - 7 week course
Harrisburg Area Community College
Certificate - Advanced Welding - 96 Hour
Franklin County Vocational Technical School
Certificate - Electrical And Refrigeration - 300 Hours
York Technical Institute
Certificate - Fundamentals of Supervision And Management
Hagerstown Community College
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