Forrest Thompson
Apollo,PA
Summary
Skilled Diesel Mechanic and Underground Coal Miner with a proven track record at P&B Transportation and Jenmar Services. Experienced in heavy equipment repair and safety management, enhancing productivity and equipment longevity. Physically strong and healthy with the ability to collaborate effectively with fellow workers above and below ground.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
P&B Transportation
Apollo, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Repair diesel trucks when necessary from road wear and tear.
- Perform weekly maintenance on trucking vehicles to improve longevity.
- Daily and regular servicing of vehicles, such as oil and filter changing.
- Identify problems to have action taken to resolve vehicle issues.
- Install or replace new devices and/or components in trucking fleets.
- Use of designed equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete repairs.
- Collaborate with others to complete large-scale projects within specific time frames.
Underground Coal Miner
Jenmar Services
Canonsburg, PA
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Successfully maintained safety of equipment.
- Prioritized workplace safety for daily tasks in high-pressure environments.
- Communicated and collaborated mining tasks through teamwork.
- Increased overall mine productivity through the efficient operation of longwall shearer machines during coal extraction processes.
- Improved productivity by troubleshooting common mechanical problems on underground mining equipment.
- Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
- Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
- Replaced worn or broken cutting tools on machinery.
- Communicated between shifts and maintained clear documentation of completed work tasks and ongoing projects.
- Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
- Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Local High School
Morristown, OH06.2013
Skills
- Heavy equipment repair
- Conveyor belt maintenance
- Underground track maintenance
- Relocation of long wall
- Construction of steel sets
- Section work
- Stamina for a physical labor
- Assessing surroundings
- Welding and fabrication
- Auto and engine repair
- Transmissions
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety management
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
P&B Transportation
09.2024 - Current
Underground Coal Miner
Jenmar Services
05.2021 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Union Local High School