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Garry Heidorn

Brighton,MO

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Technician

Loomis Armored US, LLC.
Springfield
04.2024 - Current
  • Service and repair of all fleet vehicles
  • Maintained fleet of 15 trucks
  • Perform preventive maintenance services monthly resulting in 100% completion
  • Diagnose and effectively repair mechanical, engine and electrical irregularities/malfunctions on all size vehicles, resulting in 100% vehicle availability for routes
  • Drive automatic and standard shift vehicles for testing, transfer, and pick-up/delivery of parts
  • Fills in on Armored driver routes as needed
  • Performs maintenance and repair of armored truck security and locking mechanisms, and some lock repair
  • Manges parts inventory for branch, ordering and keeping track of current stock to include local sourcing of parts with 90+% accuracy.

Field Diesel Technician

Unified Power USA
Springfield
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Travel to customer site (over 300 individual sites) and perform scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of state-of-the-art diesel and natural gas generators [CAT / Caterpillar; Cummins; Generac; Kohler; etc.]
  • Travel to customer site within required response time to perform, diagnose, and repair emergency maintenance on generator equipment resulting in 90% readiness rate
  • Interact with customer in a professional and courteous manner.

Generator Technician

Amerit Fleet Solutions
Springfield
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Perform repairs and preventative maintenance to 5kW to 130kW Standby Generators and trailers ensuring 100% deployment
  • Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation required
  • Able to work without direct daily supervision.

Lead Mechanic / Facility Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA
Springfield
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • Responsible for the maintenance and repair of 30 Utilimaster Step Vans and equipment assigned to Bimbo in area of operations
  • Monitors a preventative maintenance program to assure cost effective maintenance and a scheduled maintenance program to provide maintenance by manufacturers specifications
  • Maintains a complete inventory system through recording of all expenditures and income of each vehicle, maintenance equipment, fuel, repair parts, supplies, etc
  • Resulting in 95% inventory accuracy
  • Maintaining and overseeing the company grounds, buildings and equipment ensuring that workspaces are safe and functional.

Diesel Technician

DynCorp International Inc
Fort Leonard Wood
10.2018 - 07.2020
  • Performed repairs and maintained a variety of heavy equipment including, but not limited to, heavy trucks, trailers, cranes, forklifts, container handlers, back-hoes, trenchers, loaders, graders, scrapers, compactors, dozers, skid steers
  • Repaired air conditioning systems
  • Performed recovery operations as needed
  • Acted as point-of-contact for maintenance issues in the absence of Maintenance Supervisor or Foreman
  • Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research on the computer
  • Knowledge of US military heavy vehicles and equipment, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), OSHA, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), military regulations standards, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements.

Automotive Technician

United Access
Springfield
08.2018 - 10.2018
  • Installed products and services for people with disabilities to help them regain their independence by working to discover the appropriate applications to meet their needs
  • Specialized in the installation of the latest wheelchair lifts, scooter lifts, and high tech driving equipment installs
  • Perform equipment and vehicle maintenance
  • Work directly with customers in order to ensure functionality and comfort of equipment.

Diesel Mechanic Technician

Arkansas Department of Transportation
Little Rock
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Performs advanced-level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment
  • Responsibilities are performed under general supervision
  • Completes mandated fleet inspections and ensures all equipment meets OSHA standards and all repairs and modifications are done in accordance with operational specifications and safety standards
  • Gathers computerized diagnostic information to assess vehicle repair needs
  • Reports out-of-service equipment and estimated time needed for service in order to schedule future work
  • Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Service Manager

Goodyear Auto Service Center
Russellville
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Combining in-depth automotive repair knowledge with exceptional people skills, manages customer relationships and frequently serves as a liaison between technicians and customers
  • Responsible for the selection, coaching, leading, training and supervising vehicle technicians while assisting with the purchase of parts, materials and equipment
  • Assigned management of building and facility to include grounds maintenance, upkeep of buildings and equipment to ensure that a workspace is safe and functional
  • Additional duties include negotiating contracts with service providers, inspecting facilities to meet safety regulations and coordinating renovations and updates.

Detailed Recruiter/Operations Manager

US Army Recruiting Command
Russellville
05.2015 - 03.2018
  • Contacts, interviews, and advises civilian personnel to obtain qualified applicants for enlistment into the Army
  • Contacts representatives of schools, public officials, personnel managers, parents of prospective applicants, religious and civil leaders, and others to present the Army as a employment and career opportunity
  • Assigned duties included telephone prospecting, scheduling appointments and conducting interviews, performing background checks and training new enlistees to ensure they were properly prepared for basic training
  • Other responsibilities included training new and existing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; authoring and discussing with employees performance appraisals; addressing employee performance and corrective action plans; employee motivation and rewards
  • Contribute to operations information and made recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepared and completed action plans; implemented production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards; resolved problems and completed audits
  • Long-term planning to create initiatives that further the recruiting office overall goals
  • Coordinating with other recruiters to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities
  • Inspiring and motivating recruiters to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives
  • Communicating with senior officials about shifting company priorities and projects
  • Identifying potential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency and revenue.

Staff Administrative Assistant (HR administrator)

U.S. Army Reserve
North Little Rock
01.2015 - 03.2018
  • This position provides comprehensive support in the day-to-day operations of human resources, ensuring the efficient delivery of salary payments and adjustments, the recruitment processes, employee benefit administration, new employee orientation and on-boarding, and the accuracy and maintenance of employee records
  • The HR Administrator works closely with other departments to provide customer-focused, effective HR service to the organization for the achievement of the organization's goals and objectives
  • The SAA is responsible for ensuring that all of the administrative activities are efficiently addressed, including travel arrangements, supply and equipment purchasing, file management, administrative support and related activities
  • Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, parking lots and outdoor recreation spaces
  • Performing routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed
  • Scheduling routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors
  • Ensuring proper security measures for the workplace, including collaborating with security system vendors or a team of security professionals
  • Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders
  • Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff
  • Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions
  • Performs other duties assigned.

Warehouse Supply Manager

U.S. Army Reserve
Various locations
10.2003 - 03.2015
  • Unit Supply Sergeant responsible for the request, receipt, issue, and accountability, of individual, organizational, installation, and expendable supplies and equipment; operates unit level computer (ULC); schedules and performs preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons and other sensitive items; post transactions to property books and transaction files; initiates financial liability investigations of property loss (FLIPL); responsible for between $4 to 7 million worth of organizational and theater provided equipment; responsible for the training and personal welfare of one or more Soldiers depending on location.

Fleet Maintenance Manager (Active Army Maintenance Supervisor)

U.S. Army
03.2001 - 03.2015
  • The maintenance supervisor supervises and performs light to advanced maintenance on a large variety of gas and diesel powered equipment
  • Perform as support maintenance machine shop supervisor or metalworking supervisor
  • Supervise recovery operations on track vehicles, wheel vehicles and related activities
  • Developed updated operations plan based on information gathered through SWOT analysis
  • Manage overall operations and was responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures
  • Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, and completing maintenance orders
  • Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff
  • Great time management, organization and prioritization abilities
  • Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills
  • Managed 45+ employees in a 3 state area encompassing 7 locations.

Unit Administrator (HR assistant)

U.S. Army Reserve
Hot Springs
03.2013 - 01.2015
  • Serves as the principal administrator responsible for performance of a variety of technical, analytical, advisory, liaison, and coordinating duties for the USAR Unit Commander in accomplishing the overall functions of the unit
  • Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining employee database and sorting emails for the HR department
  • Maintain proper records of employee attendance and leaves
  • Assist HR Manager in policy formulation, hiring and salary administration
  • Works with recruiting staff to fill open vacancies
  • Coordinate orientation and training sessions for new employees
  • Ensure smooth communication with employees and timely resolution to their queries.

Active Army Diesel Mechanic

U.S. Army
Various Locations
07.1994 - 03.2001
  • Responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and associated items, as well as heavy-wheeled vehicles and select armored vehicles
  • Maintain wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment systems
  • Inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacement, adjusting and testing of wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components
  • Service automotive electrical systems including wiring harness, and starting and charging systems
  • Perform wheeled vehicle recovery operations.

Timeline

Diesel Technician

Loomis Armored US, LLC.
04.2024 - Current

Field Diesel Technician

Unified Power USA
06.2022 - 01.2024

Generator Technician

Amerit Fleet Solutions
10.2021 - 06.2022

Lead Mechanic / Facility Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA
07.2020 - 10.2021

Diesel Technician

DynCorp International Inc
10.2018 - 07.2020

Automotive Technician

United Access
08.2018 - 10.2018

Diesel Mechanic Technician

Arkansas Department of Transportation
06.2018 - 08.2018

Service Manager

Goodyear Auto Service Center
03.2018 - 06.2018

Detailed Recruiter/Operations Manager

US Army Recruiting Command
05.2015 - 03.2018

Staff Administrative Assistant (HR administrator)

U.S. Army Reserve
01.2015 - 03.2018

Unit Administrator (HR assistant)

U.S. Army Reserve
03.2013 - 01.2015

Warehouse Supply Manager

U.S. Army Reserve
10.2003 - 03.2015

Fleet Maintenance Manager (Active Army Maintenance Supervisor)

U.S. Army
03.2001 - 03.2015

Active Army Diesel Mechanic

U.S. Army
07.1994 - 03.2001

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