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IKAIKA K. KAILIAWA-SMITH

P.O. BOX 190, PAHALA ,HAWAII

Summary

Self motivated and experienced heavy equipment mechanic/heavy haul truck driver seeing employment as a construction equipment mechanic-BC-11


ENDORSEMENTS:

  • CLASS A CDL WITH AIRBRAKE
  • TANKER ENDORSEMENT
  • CURRENT DOT MEDICAL CARD

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

HEAVY EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC

COUNTY OF HAWAII
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Diagnoses motor knocks, noises and other mechanical failures.
  • Disassembles diesel or gasoline engines.
  • Inspects, removes, repairs and replaces such parts as injection valves, cylinder heads, cylinder sleeves, pistons, rings, connecting rods, bearings, gaskets, etc.
  • Repairs and overhauls major units such as brake system, transmissions, differentials, front and rear axles, steering units, cooling system, etc.
  • Repairs various specialized mechanical parts of equipment such as crawler tracks and drives, winches, bulldozer blades, scoops, excavating and loading bucket chains, power take-off and control mechanisms.
  • Road tests equipment repaired.
  • Performs minor welding connection with repair work.
  • May perform repairs to street sweepers.
  • May supervise another mechanic or helpers

Truck Driver/Equipment Operator

B Jackson Construction & Engrg
12.2020 - 01.2023
  • Operate tractor trailer or dump truck with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspect trucks and trailers for malfunctions and report vehicles to management for corrective action if needed
  • Follow all dot,state,federal guidelines and laws
  • Safely and timely load,transport and unload equipment and materials
  • Maintain clean truck and trailers free of debris or other hazards.
  • Fill out all necessary paper work for load tickets and bill of lading.
  • Use of ppe at all times when required

MECHANIC/HEAVY HAUL DRIVER/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATO

S. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION
02.2016 - 12.2020
  • Under supervision of shop supervisor(journeyman mechanic)
  • Field duties include. Drive service truck to job sites to perform fueling, welding,routine oil change\lubricate,diagnose broken equipment or fleet vehicles and repair in field if possible.Use of all ppe required on job site. Heavy equipment and fleet vehicles include dozers,loaders,rollers,excavators,water truck,dump trucks,8ft towable street sweeper,gas f150s and diesel f250s. If equipment or vehicle cant be repaired in field use transport truck and trailer to move equipment or vehicle to shop for further diagnostics and repair.
  • In shop duties include keeping work space clean and neat, maintain,diagnose and repair/rebuild all heavy equipment,fleet vehicles and small miscellaneous equipment(compactors,water pumps,generators ect.) repairs include engines,transmissions,brakes,a/c systems ect. weld broken equipment and fleet vehicles along with minor fabrication if needed(bed repair,bucket rebuild,hard face etc.)
  • Driving/equipment operator duties
  • Responsible for daily tractor\trailer inspections to insure adherence to DOT standards
  • Responsible for safely loading and unloading of all construction equipment and materials to include permitted oversize and overdimensional loads on tractor trailer with lowboy,tilt deck,dove tail and dump trailer
  • Transport equipment and materials to job sites within a 600 mile radius of home terminal in a safe and timely maner
  • Responsible for the securement of all loads to adhere within DOT safety guidelines
  • Routine forklift operating and performing full range physical demands


Transport Operator/Wheel & Track Mechanic

UNITED STATES ARMY
09.2009 - 12.2015
  • To operate all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations
  • To oversee and secure cargo loading/un loading,operate vehicle component handling equipment,employ land navigation techniques,provide vehicle self-recovery/towing
  • To supervise and provide technical guidance to subordinates in accomplishing their duties,organize and participate in convoys, operate the heavy expanded mobility tactical transport (HEMTT), as well as palletized loading system(pls.).
  • Under supervision of motor pool sargeant, service, maintain and repair variety of diesel vehicles including; Bradley fighting vehicle (Track), Five-ton troop carrier (Wheel), Humvee (Wheel), and unit pickup trucks.
  • Duties include routine maintenance/service (oil change, filters, grease) equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair diesel engines, diagnose and repair electrical issues, repairing or changing broken tracks, replacing hydraulic cylinders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Konawaena High School
Kealakekua, HI
06.2009

Skills

  • 12 years of experience in manual/skilled/trade work
  • 6 years of experience operating heavy equipment to include but not limited to: Bulldozer, truck tractor/semi-trailer,combination, etc
  • 4 years military track and wheel mechanic/driver
  • 5 years heavy equipment/light duty mechanic
  • 7 years cdl heavy haul driver
  • Enforces safety rules and regulations
  • Able to supervise the operation and routine maintenance of equipment
  • Takes security precautions to safeguard facilities and equipment
  • Supervisory skills and ability to generate production reports/maintenance records

Accomplishments

  • CDL certification and training obtained through road pro CDL commerical truck driving school based in Winchester, VA
  • Valid DOT medical card
  • Driving hours and experience to exceed 500,000 miles through previous employers and current
  • Recipient of the Army commendation medal in reference to operation Iraqi freedom
  • Star-recipient of global war on terrorism ribbon

Timeline

HEAVY EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC

COUNTY OF HAWAII
02.2023 - 07.2024

Truck Driver/Equipment Operator

B Jackson Construction & Engrg
12.2020 - 01.2023

MECHANIC/HEAVY HAUL DRIVER/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATO

S. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION
02.2016 - 12.2020

Transport Operator/Wheel & Track Mechanic

UNITED STATES ARMY
09.2009 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Konawaena High School

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