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David J. Kinswa Jr.

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Obtain employment with a progressive and growing company.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Mobile Equipment Repair

Self-Employed/M&D Mobile Equipment Repair
06.1996 - Current
  • All aspects of Trucks and Heavy Equipment, such as Engine, electrical, hydraulic, suspension, and drive train repair, including Engine, transmission, and differential overhaul. Hydraulic cylinder and pump, and replacement and overhaul as necessary. Complete Suspension component replacement. A/C systems repair and recharge. Welding and manufacturing, as necessary. This includes maintaining a schedule for fleet maintenance and operating a full-time business.

Parts Manager

Equipment Share
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • All aspects of parts buying, including using several types of software, websites, Manufacture parts portals (Cat, Cummins, John Deere, Genie, JLG, Takeuchi, MEC, Kubota, etc.). Used diagrams to find parts for many types of equipment. Created orders, received the parts, and made sure parts were on Work Orders. Also, Purchased supporting fluids (fuel, oil, etc.) in bulk. Transferred parts to other branches. Using UPS, FedEx send parts to the customer.

Parts Counter Sales

Modern Machinery
09.2024 - 06.2024
  • All aspects of ordering parts for customers in the construction industry using Komatsu, Kenworth, Road Tec, Astec, and Gehl equipment software at the counter and online. Use of online parts diagrams to order specific parts for different manufacturers, including Engine overhaul kits, hydraulic and electronic systems, ECM harness, etc. Purchased parts for internal shop and outside repairs, as necessary.

Parts Specialist

Sonsray Machinery
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • All aspects of ordering parts for customers in the construction industry using Case, Caterpillar, John Deere, and Lift equipment software online. Use of online parts diagrams to order specific parts for different manufacturers, including Engine overhaul kits, hydraulic and electronic systems, ECM harness, etc. Purchased parts for internal shop and outside repairs as necessary.

Parts Specialist

N&S Tractor
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • All aspects of ordering parts for customers, ranging from Construction and ag equipment, using online tools such as Case IH Online software with diagrams, MacDon Online Programs, JCB, John Deere, and other aftermarket vendors as necessary to fill customer orders.

Parts Maintenance Clerk

Republic Services
11.2018 - 04.2018
  • All aspects of parts ordering, stocking, inventory, and database input. Including online parts ordering, cooperate database inventory updates, purchase orders, and fuel management. Parts for Caterpillar, John Deere, Hyster, Kenworth, Ford, shop support equipment, etc. This also involved constant contact with outside vendors and maintaining parts inventory.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Inland Asphalt Company
03.2013 - 05.2013
  • All aspects of repair on trucks and heavy equipment, including Volvo, Blaw-Know, and Road-Tec Paver systems repairs such as Conveyor and chain systems, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Hydraulic Systems, and component attachments (Screed and Auger extensions). Repairs on heavy equipment such as Electrical and Electronic Systems, Hydraulic Systems, overhaul and component replacement, and Engine component overhaul and replacement. Welding repairs and manufacturing, as necessary.

Education

Associate degree - Diesel Equipment Technology

Centralia College
06.1996

Sociology/Psychology

Edmond’s Community College
06.1993

Skills

  • All makes and models of Truck, Heavy, and Light Equipment, including support types of equipment parts, ordering online and over the counter
  • Diesel and Gas Engine troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair, including Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Mack, John Deere, International, Ford, General Motors, and Perkins
  • Cummins, Caterpillar, Mack, Ford, General Motors, New Holland, Massey Ferguson, Case, International, Detroit Diesel, and John Deere complete engine overhauls and component replacements
  • Volvo, Road-Tec, Caterpillar, and Blaw-Know Paver repairs, including Electronic, Hydraulic, and Conveyor Systems, and complete component repair and replacement on paver and Carlson Screed Assemblies (Electrical and Diesel)
  • Electrical System troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs, including Electronic System Controls and Modules Hydraulic electronic solenoids, valves, etc All vehicle lighting, etc
  • Fuel System troubleshooting, diagnosis, overhaul, and repair on: Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Mack, Bosch, General Motors, Ford, Ilveco, International, Case, and John Deere vehicles
  • Hydraulic System troubleshooting, diagnosis, overhaul, and repair, including Pump, valve, and cylinder replacement and overhaul, and hose manufacturing and repair
  • Transmission troubleshoots, diagnosis, removal, overhaul, and installation on gas diesel-powered vehicles, including Complete dry and wet clutch replacement, and complete transmission overhaul on Allison, Eaton, Rockwell, John Deere, Caterpillar, etc
  • Drive-Train repair, including Differential overhaul and replacement, drive axles and axle housing replacement, u-joints, bearings, and hub and seal replacement
  • Air and Hydraulic Brake Systems repair, including brake shoe and drum replacement, air canister and system valve replacement, and hydraulic supply line repairs
  • Chassis repairs such as shocks, springs, bushings, walking beams, idlers, and other related suspension system components
  • Welding repairs and manufacturing, such as wire feed (Mig and Tig), rod, acetylene oxygen cutting, etc
  • A/C and Heating System diagnosis and repair, including A/C Compressor replacement, refrigerant, and Freon recovery and recharging
  • Additional skills information is available upon request

Certification

  • Current Washington State Driver’s License.
  • Have obtained a First Aid Card and will renew it as needed.
  • Operation of all types of equipment, including excavators, backhoes, bobcats, dozers, front-end loaders, pavers, rollers, cranes, and all types of trucks.
  • ASE Master Truck Certifications.

Timeline

Parts Manager

Equipment Share
02.2025 - 08.2025

Parts Counter Sales

Modern Machinery
09.2024 - 06.2024

Parts Specialist

Sonsray Machinery
03.2023 - 09.2023

Parts Specialist

N&S Tractor
10.2022 - 03.2023

Parts Maintenance Clerk

Republic Services
11.2018 - 04.2018

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Inland Asphalt Company
03.2013 - 05.2013

Mobile Equipment Repair

Self-Employed/M&D Mobile Equipment Repair
06.1996 - Current

Associate degree - Diesel Equipment Technology

Centralia College

Sociology/Psychology

Edmond’s Community College

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Brake systems - A) Brake drums and shoes, slack adjuster bushing, rod, “s” cam, air canisters, air suspension bags, R-12 and R-14 valves, airlines, air dryers, quick release valves, master cylinders, wheel cylinders, slave cylinders, anti-lock brakes, hydrostatic brakes. B) Replacement of brake shoes, slack adjusters, bushings, air valves, airlines, quick-release valves, master and wheel cylinders, slave and clutch cylinders, anti-lock brake shoes and wiring, removal, and overhaul of hydrostatic valves in hydraulic systems. C) Complete understanding and use of ABS Diagnostic software systems for WABCO AND BENDIX.
  • Hydraulics - A) Hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and open and close positioning valves. B) Hydraulic pump and motor overhaul and replacement. Cylinder removal and overhaul, as necessary. Valve removal, overhaul, and replacement. C) Hydraulic testing equipment included Pressure gauges, positioning of booms, or a lack of movement test. Visual checks for leaks. Applying pressure to check for accuracy.
  • Transmissions - A) Eaton, Fuller, and Rockwell Standard transmissions. All Ford and General Motors, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, and Kubota standard transmissions. Allison, Ford, and General Motors' automatic transmissions. Caterpillar, Link-Belt, John Deere, Komatsu, Massey Ferguson, and Ford/New Holland hydrostatic (wet clutches) transmission removal and overhaul. B) Complete standard transmission removal, overhaul, and installation, including gears, shifting rods, bearings, and seals. Allison transmission service and overhaul. Ford and General Motors transmission service, overhaul, and installation. C) Pressure gauges and measuring. D) Testing pressure in the automatic transmission for specifications. Standard transmission testing included shifting sequence, shifting smoothness, or roughness.
  • Engines - A) All Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Isuzu, Ford, General Motors, Komatsu, John Deere, Massey Fergenson, Ford/New Holland, Case, and Kubota engines. B) Complete engine removal, overhaul, tune-up, and repair on Cummins ISX, M-11, L-10, N-14, 855, Big Cams, and all component replacement. Complete Caterpillar engine overhaul and component replacement on all models. Detroit Diesel Engine 60 and 70 series in-line and V-8 engine overhaul, tune-up, and component replacement. Complete engine overhaul on Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors vehicles. Massey Ferguson and Ford/New Holland construction and farm equipment complete engine overhaul, repair, and component replacement. Komatsu, John Deere, and Kubota Engines overhaul, tune-ups, service, component replacement, and repair. D) Cummins Select and Insight Systems Technician software, including ISX EGR, turbo, and emission systems testing. Caterpillar Diagnostic software. Detroit Diesel Diagnostic software.
  • Differentials - A) Eaton, Fuller, Rockwell, John Deere, Caterpillar, and Mack. B) Complete differential removal, overhaul, and installation, including ring gear replacement, drive-shaft replacement, spider-gear replacement, all bearing replacement, and adjustment. Two-speed gear replacement. Cranes are used to lift differentials. Micrometers to adjust backlash.
  • Welding - All aspects of fabrication, from simple bucket repairs to developing plans for manufacturing an item. This includes: Tig, Mig, Gas, etc., on aluminum and steel.
  • Updated 08/18/2025
David J. Kinswa Jr.