Chris Bartman
Lebec
Summary
I am a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with over 13 years of experience at the Department of Parks and Recreation, skilled in diagnosing and repairing Heavy machinery and fleet vehicles. Proven leadership in training staff on safety practices and optimizing fleet operations in the maintenance, resource, visitor service, and law enforcement department. Enhancing reliability and reducing downtime through effective problem-solving.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department of Parks and Recreation
02.2017 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on heavy equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Work with staff and HQ on schedule 9 replacement of Fleet Vehicles, and Heavy equipment. Decision making of repairs of Fleet vehicles and Heavy equipment
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, enhancing reliability and reducing downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex equipment failures, improving resolution times.
- Trained junior mechanics on safety protocols and best practices for heavy equipment repair.
- Managed inventory of parts and tools, ensuring availability for timely repairs and maintenance activities.
- Developed inspection checklists that standardized maintenance procedures across multiple equipment types.
- Manage vehicle fleet and heavy equipment repairs
- Keep record of all repairs to Fleet vehicles and Heavy equipment in our district
- Instruct seasonal staff on day-to-day operations in park and picking up vehicles. Keep records on facility hazardous inspections including fuel tanks, oil transfer tanks, and facilities. Keep track on parts inventory and budgeting on parts needed for operational need with park
- Obtain bids from vendors for Fleet vehicles and Heavy equipment repairs and modifications, work with DGS on approvals
- Reduced machinery downtime by swiftly diagnosing issues and implementing effective repair solutions.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory to ensure efficient tracking and cost control.
- Trained new mechanics in specialized repair techniques for high-tech equipment, ensuring high standards of workmanship.
- Performed welding, soldering and brazing to repair damaged components on mobile heavy equipment.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Gilliam and Sons
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Diagnose and repair Heavy Equipment. Repairs to Diesel engines, hydraulic systems, drive train systems, electrical, ground engaging implements, welding, HVAC systems
- s. Inspect Heavy equipment such as Front end loaders, Excavators, Dozer's, Articulated scrapers, Back hoes, Farming tractors, Tractor trailers
- Instruct heavy equipment operators on proper operating procedures, and safety concerns with job site operations.
- Communicate effectively with other employees about safety concerns when disassembly equipment that requires several people and over head cranes
Skilled Laborer
Department of Parks and Recreation
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on park facilities to ensure safety standards are met.
- Lead seasonal employees on projects such as building fence projects, fire ring placement in campgrounds, building facility repairs.
- Showed employees proper usage of constructions tools, equipment, safety concerns while using tools. Showed employees proper maintenance of equipment and how to clean them after use.
Job Foreman
LARC
12.2008 - 09.2012
- Supervised daily operations and ensured safety protocols were met.
- Coordinated projects with staff.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices with power tools
- Kept records of employees time sheets, and their duties of the day.
Type 3 Fire Fighter
US Forest Service
06.2008 - 12.2008
- Suppressed wild land fires through out California.
- Constructed hand line fire breaks, plumbed in hose lays, B Faller chain saw operator.
- Communicated with helicopters via hand signals for landing zones, repealing, and fire equipment gear pick up
- Maintained good communications and safety concerns with crew members on the fire breaks
Education
High School Diploma -
Frazier Mountain High
Lebec CaCertificate of Training - Wildland Fire Science
Wildland Fire S-110 S-130 S-132 S-133 S-134 S-180 S-190 S-21
Lebec, CASkills
- Leadership skills
- Conducted interviews for hiring staff
- Train staff for proper use of power tools and safety practices
- Know the procurement policies and guidelines with purchasing and spending authority within DPR and DGS
- Assist in the process of fleet vehicle replacement sch 9
- Class A License
- Proficient at operating Heavy Equipment such as Motor grader, dozer, backhoe, fork lift, excavator, low bed transport, water truck, dump truck
- Coordinated, and proctor State Park Equipment Operator Exam
- Vast knowledgeable of heavy equipment, law enforcement patrol and auto fleet repair
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department of Parks and Recreation
02.2017 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Gilliam and Sons
08.2015 - 02.2017
Skilled Laborer
Department of Parks and Recreation
06.2012 - 09.2014
Job Foreman
LARC
12.2008 - 09.2012
Type 3 Fire Fighter
US Forest Service
06.2008 - 12.2008
High School Diploma -
Frazier Mountain High
Certificate of Training - Wildland Fire Science
Wildland Fire S-110 S-130 S-132 S-133 S-134 S-180 S-190 S-21