Douglas Lee Brandt
Ephrata,WA
Summary
Hardworking, positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and the importance of completing thorough and professionally correct road maintenance and repairs, sign design and installation, construction and municipal water system maintenance.
Proudly offering nearly a decade of experience with the City of Moses Lake.
Good teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of safety protocols and the importance of certifications and licenses. Well-versed in gas or diesel engine maintenance, welding and fabrication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vehicel/Equipment Technician
City Of Moses Lake
03.2025 - Current
- Fabricate, build/weld customized parts and accessories for vehicles, trailers and other equipment.
- Painting, wiring and miscellaneous repairs.
- Order and replace parts to maintain work order history for fleet vehicles.
- Fluid flushes, brakes, power train assembly replacements/overhauls and A/C repairs.
Water Distribution Operator
City Of Moses Lake
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Reduced water loss rates by promptly identifying and repairing leaks within the distribution system.
- Conducted thorough investigations into customer complaints regarding water quality, pressure, or availability, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Operate vac truck for hydro excavating.
- Installation of new water meters, maintain and repair meters in use.
- Maintain well operations through computer monitoring and water testing throughout all city water sources.
Street Maintenance Worker I & II
City Of Moses Lake
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with residents during daily tasks or responding to inquiries regarding street-related issues.
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
- Maintain and repair traffic signals. Design, cut, build, repair street signs.
- Operate vibrating plate compactor and hot mastic patcher for road repairs.
- Operate and maintain paint striping machine.
- Operate snow plows, road graders, dump trucks, tanker truck, wheel loader, street sweeper. Applied de-icer and road salt.
- Storm drain cleaning and camera inspections.
Fleet Mechanic
City Of Moses Lake
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Diagnosed faults by using technical knowledge, computer testing equipment and specialized tools.
- Conducted test drives before and after services.
- Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications.
Automotive Technician
Bud Clary Ford Of Moses Lake
03.2004 - 12.2016
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA03-2004
Skills
- Operate heavy equipment, snowplows, road grader, frontend loader, dump truck, road sweeper, tanker truck, asphalt grinder, paint truck and striper, bucket truck, hand held/power tools and equipment
- Construct, repair and maintain city streets and gravel roads Repair and Level joints and cracks
- MUTCD rules and regulations, OSHA and WISHA Traffic control and ASE/EVT certifications
- Use of CityWorks, ShopWare and multiple software systems used by the City of Moses Lake Public Works Department
Certification
- ASE Certifications held for each Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems and Heating/Air Conditioning.
- EVT Certified Maintenance, Inspection and Testing of Ambulances, Cab and Chassis and Fire Apparatus.
- CDL Class A with tanker endorsement
- CPR and First Aid
- Forklift and bucket truck certified
- Flagger Certification card (will need to renew)
Timeline
Vehicel/Equipment Technician
City Of Moses Lake
03.2025 - Current
Water Distribution Operator
City Of Moses Lake
08.2023 - 03.2025
Street Maintenance Worker I & II
City Of Moses Lake
01.2020 - 08.2023
Fleet Mechanic
City Of Moses Lake
01.2017 - 01.2020
Automotive Technician
Bud Clary Ford Of Moses Lake
03.2004 - 12.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Big Bend Community College