David Matula Jr,

• Operated heavy machinery to maintain road infrastructure and facilitate construction projects.
• Assisted in daily maintenance of tools and equipment, including some welding and torch work when required.
• Work with team members to execute road repairs, enhancing safety for motorists.
• Implemented efficient workflow processes that improved project completion times and parts sourcing
• Hold non-commercial Class A license with government entity restriction.
• Operated heavy-duty truck for transporting equipment and road base materials using belly dump trailer.
• Operated various heavy machinery, including mini excavators, backhoes, and wheeled loaders, assisting with construction tasks efficiently. Handled vibratory rollers and pneumatic rollers, and road brooms ensuring smooth and compact surfaces during roadworks. Manage asphalt distribution truck operation and maintenance tasks, supporting roadway projects.
• Performed equipment repairs with few exceptions. Identified limitations such as lack of software or computers. Managed time effectively as a sole technician.
• Tasks I have done on heavy duty trucks are as follows: Change truck tires, replace brake drums, brake liners, slack adjusters, brake chambers, air bags, leveling valves, air lines, shocks, steering gearboxes, differential wheel bearings, differential hub seals, PTO wet kit install, engine oil changes, transmission fluid changes, and differential fluid changes.
• Heavy equipment repairs i have performed are as follows: Hydraulic hose repair/replacement, hydraulic cylinder resealing/rebuilding,hydraulic pump repair/replacement, rubber track replacement, and mulitipiece wheel and tire changes.
• Executed successful replacement of roadway culverts to meet specifications. Achieved accurate grading verification of culverts using advanced laser transit methods.

Started employment at Lagrange Chevron at age 16 and continue to work there. Operate in a traditional service station environment. Acquired skills to perform a variety of automotive maintenance tasks. Conduct diagnostics and execute major automotive service items. Perform oil changes, transmission fluid services, differential services, transfer case services, tire replacements, tire balancing, and tire rotation based on wear. Execute mechanical repairs including brake pads, rotors, drum brakes, shocks, struts, ball joints, universal joints, alternators, starters, thermostats, radiators, power steering pumps, hub bearings, and trailer light repairs. Utilize a shop-owned Snap-On scan tool for diagnostics due to cost prohibitions associated with ownership. Supervise and mentor newer staff members, primarily high school students involved in work programs or arriving post-school dismissal.