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David Senter

Spokane,WA

Summary

With over 15 years of experience in mechanics and hydraulics, notably with the United States Air Force, I excel in leading teams to achieve exceptional results in high-pressure environments. My expertise spans from irrigation systems to aircraft maintenance, underpinned by strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to safety. Renowned for adaptability and effective communication, I drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Snow Plow Operator

USAF
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
11.2023 - Current
  • Operated snow plow to clear roads and sidewalks of accumulated snow, ice, and debris.
  • Recorded daily activities including hours worked, areas cleared, and materials used in logbook.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly stored at end of shift.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading supplies required for job completion.
  • Coordinated with other operators in order to efficiently complete assigned tasks within allotted time frame.
  • Loaded and unloaded sandbags for traction control on slippery surfaces.
  • Provided assistance in the removal of fallen trees or other large objects blocking roads.
  • Assisted with the installation of salt spreaders on vehicles.
  • Performed minor repairs such as changing oil, replacing light bulbs, and checking tire pressure.
  • Communicated with dispatch regarding road closures or hazardous conditions encountered during shift.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to use for any malfunctions or damages.
  • Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
  • Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
  • Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
  • Repaired roadway signs, fences and other structures.
  • Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • Measured locations for installation of markers, utilizing tape, string or chalk.
  • Operated pneumatic tampers to repair joints and patch broken pavement with asphalt.
  • Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
  • Loaded asphalt into paving machines, spreaders and other related equipment.
  • Repaired potholes in existing pavement surfaces.
  • Maintained cleanliness of tools, machinery and work areas.
  • Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
  • Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
  • Operated power tools such as jackhammers, tampers and saws.
  • Eliminated diseased, damaged, overcrowded or weak branches.
  • Utilized climbing gear, chainsaws, pole saws, and other tools for trimming and cutting trees.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls concerning fallen trees or limbs after storms or high winds.
  • Pruned limbs away from buildings and power lines to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Adhered to industry safety regulations while operating machinery.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment used for tree trimming.
  • Transported debris from job sites to designated disposal areas.

Aircraft Hydraulics Craftsman

United States Air Force
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
12.2009 - Current
  • 2009-2013- Travis AFB, CA
  • 2013-2017- Hickam AFB, HI
  • 2017-2019- Travis AFB, CA
  • 2019-Present- Fairchild AFB, WA
  • 7 Level, Red X Qualified on C17's, C5's and KC135's
  • Maintained a clean workspace by sweeping, mopping, organizing materials and supplies.
  • Maintained neat and clean tools, machinery and work areas.
  • Ensured all safety regulations were followed while operating machinery or performing tasks.
  • Collaborated with other craftsmen in order to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment used in craftsman activities including lubricating moving parts.
  • Inspected completed work to ensure that it meets required standards of quality and safety.
  • Troubleshot problems related to craftsmanship processes by diagnosing issues and finding solutions.
  • Determines maintenance procedures and performance characteristics using technical publications
  • Inspects, operates, troubleshoots, removes, repairs, overhauls, and installs aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, including SE
  • Identifies and isolates malfunctions, services, bleeds, bench checks, rigs, and performs adjustments to aircraft hydraulic components, associated electrical components, power systems, landing gear, nose wheel steering, brakes, flight controls, weapons and cargo door systems, air refueling receiving systems, IFR systems, hoist and winch systems, engine start systems, recovery systems, arresting gear, air induction systems, and canopy systems
  • Inspects and pressure tests hydraulic hose and tube assemblies
  • Drains and flushes hydraulic systems
  • Overhauls, repairs, adjusts, aligns, and tests hydraulic system and sub-system components
  • Fabricates and bench checks hose assemblies
  • Operates and maintains shop equipment
  • Uses hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical/electronic principles and fundamentals, technical orders, and schematic diagrams to isolate malfunctions
  • Records pertinent data on equipment maintenance data collection forms and enters data into Maintenance Information Systems
  • Maintains inspection and maintenance records
  • Recommends methods to improve equipment, performance, and maintenance procedures
  • Special Certification Roster (SCR) to sign for calibrated tools with special limits
  • Handles, labels, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste according to federal, state and local environmental standards
  • Troubleshoots, removes, repairs, overhauls, inspects, and installs aircraft hydraulic systems and components, including support equipment (SE)
  • Stores, handles, uses, and disposes of hazardous material and waste according to environmental standards
  • Performs system operational checks
  • Inspects aircraft hydraulic systems, components and SE
  • Troubleshoots, removes, repairs, overhauls, replaces, adjusts, and tests malfunctioning components
  • Performs maintenance on aircraft hydraulic systems
  • Diagnoses malfunctions and recommends corrective action
  • Determines maintenance procedures and performance characteristics using technical publications
  • Advises on problems maintaining aircraft hydraulic systems and SE
  • Troubleshoots, removes, repairs, overhauls, inspects, adjusts, installs, and tests aircraft hydraulic and IFR systems and components, including support equipment (SE)
  • Properly used personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, and gloves, hearing protection, aprons, hard hats, fall restraining harnesses and devices, face shields and goggles
  • Worked closely with HI Air National Guard personnel for seamless TFI operations.

Aircraft Hydraulics Craftsman

United States Air Force, USAF
Travis AFB
11.2017 - 10.2019

Irrigation Technician/Landscape Construction Lead

CSI landscaping
Spokane, Wa
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Head of irrigation
  • Irrigation install crew lead
  • Service technician
  • Designed, assembled and installed automatic sprinkling and irrigation systems
  • Read blueprints and schematics
  • Operated power grounds equipment including Skidstear, mini excavator, concrete saws, jackhammers, etc
  • Communicated with groundskeepers
  • Supervised work crew as required
  • Designed irrigation and sprinkler system for new installation
  • Supervised layout and placement of new lines, nozzles, hoses and sprinklers
  • Installed and adjusted backflow pressure valves
  • Set up and programmed automatic control equipment
  • Operated grounds equipment, including pipe pullers, trenchers, augers and pipe saws
  • Directed crew of up to 4 Irrigation Technician workers
  • Cut, threaded and installed pipes and tubing
  • Cleaned and adjusted irrigation nozzles and sprinkler heads
  • Tested water pressure for leaks and repaired problems
  • Laid SOD, graded top soil, planted many plants and trees and installed edging.

Lead Irrigation Technician

HAPA landscaping
Honolulu, HI
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Head of irrigation
  • Irrigation install crew lead
  • Service technician
  • Designed, assembled and installed automatic sprinkling and irrigation systems
  • Read blueprints and schematics
  • Operated power grounds equipment including Skidstear, mini excavator, concrete saws, jackhammers, etc
  • Communicated with groundskeepers
  • Supervised work crew as required
  • Designed irrigation and sprinkler system for new installation
  • Supervised layout and placement of new lines, nozzles, hoses and sprinklers
  • Installed and adjusted backflow pressure valves
  • Set up and programmed automatic control equipment
  • Operated grounds equipment, including pipe pullers, trenchers, augers, jackhammers and pipe saws
  • Directed crew of up to 4 Irrigation Technician workers
  • Cut, threaded and installed pipes and tubing
  • Cleaned and adjusted irrigation nozzles and sprinkler heads
  • Tested water pressure for leaks and repaired problems
  • Laid SOD, graded top soil, planted many plants and trees and installed edging.

Irrigation Foreman

Greenspace Landscaping
Bozeman, MT
04.2006 - 08.2009
  • Designed, assembled and installed automatic sprinkling and irrigation systems
  • Read blueprints and schematics
  • Operated power grounds equipment
  • Communicated with groundskeepers
  • Supervised work crew as required
  • Designed irrigation and sprinkler system for new installation
  • Supervised layout and placement of new lines, nozzles, hoses and sprinklers
  • Installed and adjusted backflow pressure valves
  • Set up and programmed automatic control equipment
  • Operated grounds equipment, including pipe pullers, trenchers, augers, jackhammers and pipe saws
  • Directed crew of up to 4 Irrigation Technician workers
  • Cut, threaded and installed pipes and tubing
  • Cleaned and adjusted irrigation nozzles and sprinkler heads
  • Tested water pressure for leaks and repaired problems
  • Laid SOD, graded top soil, planted many plants and trees and installed edging.

Education

NCOA Acadamy
02-2023

Associates in Arts- Pre-Nursing -

University of Hawaii, LCC

Associates in HVAC/R -

Montana State University Billings- College of Technology

Skills

  • Mechanic (15 years)
  • Landscaping (8 years)
  • Irrigation (8 years)
  • Hydraulics (15 years)
  • Construction (2 years)
  • HVAC (1 year)
  • Heavy Equipment Operation (6 years)
  • Snow Clearing (1 year)
  • Preventive Maintenance (16 years)
  • Problem-Solving
  • Task Prioritization
  • Decision-Making
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Debris Removal
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Effective Communication
  • Safe Equipment Handling
  • Adaptability
  • Professionalism
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Goal Setting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management Abilities
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Self Motivation
  • Safety Procedures
  • Team Building
  • Analytical Thinking

Additional Information

Communication, Technical, Brazing, Soldering, Electrical, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Hydraulic Systems, Decision Making, Carpenter, HVAC/R, Time Management, Irrigation, Landscaping, Self-motivation, Mechanically Inclined, Analytical, Construction, Interpersonal, Aircraft repair, Troubleshooting, Efficient and organized, Strong People Skills, Fitness/Nutrition, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Multi-Tasking, Adaptability, Teamwork

Military Service

United States Air Force, Dec 2009-present.

Accomplishments

  • Commendations: Air Force Commendation Medal
  • 2013 Awards Hydraulics Tech school Top Grad
  • 2010 Military Tech School Top Graduate
  • Travis AFB FTAC Leadership Award- 2010 First Term Airman course Leadership award
  • Travis AFB QTP Phase 1 Leadership award
  • Quality Training Program course Leadership award- Travis AFB Hydraulics QTP Phase 2 Top Grad July 2011 Quality Training Program Top Graduate }
  • Hickam AFB ALS Commandant Award winner December 2014 - Airman Leadership School Commandant award. Selected by peers to perform in front of a board of high ranking leaders. Selected as winner above 4 other top candidates.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Snow Plow Operator

USAF
11.2023 - Current

Irrigation Technician/Landscape Construction Lead

CSI landscaping
08.2019 - 11.2019

Lead Irrigation Technician

HAPA landscaping
02.2018 - 08.2019

Aircraft Hydraulics Craftsman

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2017 - 10.2019

Aircraft Hydraulics Craftsman

United States Air Force
12.2009 - Current

Irrigation Foreman

Greenspace Landscaping
04.2006 - 08.2009

Associates in Arts- Pre-Nursing -

University of Hawaii, LCC

Associates in HVAC/R -

Montana State University Billings- College of Technology

NCOA Acadamy

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