Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic / Operator / Fleet Manager
Toppert Jetting
East Moline, IL
03.2020 - Current
Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
Operated hydrovac trucks on multiple styles of job sites in a safe and responsible manner while performing excavation services for various clients.
Maintained fleet of vehicles, including scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs.
Developed and implemented policies and procedures for fleet operations.
Ensured all drivers had valid licenses, completed required training, and adhered to safety standards.
Managed dewatering operation on multiple pipeline jobs in Indiana (NPL, UPI, Gray, Core)
Volunteer Firefighter
Cordova Fire Protection
Cordova, IL
12.2019 - Current
Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
Conducted public education programs about fire safety topics, such as smoke alarms and home escape plans.
Diesel Mechanic
Department Of Defense
Rock Falls, IL
01.2018 - 04.2020
Performed preventative maintenance on military equipment.
Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
Inspected vehicles for combat readiness.
Adjusted engine timing to factory specifications.
Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including cranes and recovery systems.
Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
Welded and fabricated armor parts and broken equipment.
Removed engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
Maintained accurate records of all services performed on military equipment.
Provided technical advice to soldiers regarding equipment.
Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Ran diagnostics on heating and cooling systems to trace faults and completed skilled repairs.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
Army National Guard Illinois
Milan, IL
04.2012 - 04.2020
Performed PCMSs and completed all necessary repairs on various military equipment.
Recovery Sergeant, led a squad of maintenance soldiers on multiple successful repair and recovery missions.
Master Driver, led and trained soldiers on a large variety of equipment over different terrain with day and night vision ops.
Unit Movement Officer, in charge of any convoy or movement operations from planning to paperwork.
Assistant Principal at Black Hawk Area Special Education Center-East Moline, ILAssistant Principal at Black Hawk Area Special Education Center-East Moline, IL