David Armstrong
Shoshone,ID
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking to maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic 1
Sunstate Equipment
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Repair replaced worn parts and provide preventative maintenance on rental equipment, boom lifts scissor lifts telehandler 5kw generator to 100kw generator.
Diesel Mechanic
El dorado disposal
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Provide preventative maintenance on Peter built trash trucks
- Repaired tires repaired air brakes repaired hydraulic issues, troubleshooting electrical and engine issues
- Used Cummins insight and Paccar software to update ECM and troubleshoot engine and exhaust system issues.
Mechanic
Add Insulation
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Provided preventative maintenance on company vehicles GMC 3500 Duramax Diesel engine and Allison transmissions, welded fabricated vacuum housing replaced blower motors brake pads shoes troubleshoot electrical issues, ordered parts from vendors.
Petroleum Inspector
Camin Cargo Control
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Inspects consignments of crude or refined petroleum products to certify that consignments conform to contract specifications
- Lowers container into tank and withdraws samples from top, middle, and bottom of tank
- Examines petroleum during transfer into receiving tank for discoloration or water
- Sounds shore tank with steel tape and consults calibration tables to determine quantity of consignment.
Shop Mechanic
BERGSTROM ELECTRIC
06.2015 - 01.2016
- Troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment including but not limited to: boom lifts, scissor lifts, skid steers, telehandlers, generators, and other equipment used by the company
- Organize and maintain shop supply inventory
- Maintain all vehicles and GPS systems.
Service Technician 3
United Rentals
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Mentor, train and develop new technicians, troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment including but not limited to: boom lifts, scissor lifts, skid steers, tele handlers, generators, and other rental equipment
- Organize and maintain shop supply inventory
- Work with customer service and satisfaction as well as giving operating instructions
Mechanic 1
Sanjel
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Provide preventive maintenance on oil field equipment
Diesel mechanic
US Army
03.2005 - 05.2013
- Organized work records and filed reports
- Guided mechanics with decisions concerning repair and replacement of parts
- Worked on a variety of vehicles, including semi-trucks and tow trucks
- Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards
- Reduced downtime of vehicles by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary maintenance
- Followed checklists to verify that all important parts were examined
- Ordered accurate amounts of parts and supplies to maintain necessary inventory.
Education
No Degree -
US Army
Skills
- Diagnosis and repair
- Suspension and alignment
- Hydraulic equipment
- Electrical systems
- Preventative maintenance
- Brake systems expertise
- Engine replacement specialist (9 years)
- Transmissions
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Mechanic Experience
- Fabrication
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Low Voltage
- Automotive Repair
- Oil Change
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Landscape Maintenance
- Tire Service
- Customer Relationship Management
- Problem Diagnosis
- Safety Procedures
- Safety Management
Accomplishments
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- USN Achievement Medal
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Two Campaign Stars
- Global War on Terrorism Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal, for emergency response efforts during Hurricane Katrina
- Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
- Army Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- NATO Medal
- Combat Action Badge
- Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-Wheeled Vehicle(s) Clasp
- Driver and Mechanic Badge with Mechanic Clasp
Additional Information
Twenty-five semester hours recommended by American Council on Education. In oxyacetylene and arc welding, heavy equipment mechanics, gasoline/Diesel troubleshooting, engine repair, air conditioning, preventative maintenance inspection, electrical, fuel and ignition systems. Completed four weeks (H8) recovery course, four weeks (WLC) warrior leader course, and one week combat life saver course.
Personal Information
- Military Service Branch: US Army
- Military Service Rank: Sergeant
Timeline
Mechanic 1
Sunstate Equipment
04.2020 - 01.2021
Diesel Mechanic
El dorado disposal
12.2018 - 04.2020
Mechanic
Add Insulation
02.2017 - 11.2018
Petroleum Inspector
Camin Cargo Control
03.2016 - 10.2018
Shop Mechanic
BERGSTROM ELECTRIC
06.2015 - 01.2016
Service Technician 3
United Rentals
05.2014 - 06.2015
Mechanic 1
Sanjel
07.2013 - 05.2014
Diesel mechanic
US Army
03.2005 - 05.2013
No Degree -
US Army