Jacob B. Gilkerson
Wayne
Summary
Experienced in leadership and team coordination, I bring a passion for learning and developing in a supportive environment. Proactive problem-solver with an aptitude for quickly grasping new concepts and procedures. Seeking to transition into a new field, leveraging transferable skills to make a valuable contribution.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Supervisor
CSXT Huntington Locomotive Shop
12.2006 - Current
- Supervise the safe, cost effective repair and rebuild of locomotives
- Lead daily safety meetings
- Effectively distribute manpower to meet the daily production requirements
- Resolve local CMOR service requests
- Update serialized components in CMOR for rebuilds and components
- Ensure locomotives meet all EPA guidelines before being out shopped
- Manage the processes and manpower utilization of EMD engine overhauls
- Manage the processes and manpower utilization of the High Voltage Cabinet rebuild program
- Collect and report all EPA paperwork quarterly for our EPA engine certificate
- Perform / interpret diesel engine analysis
Machinist / Diesel Mechanic
CSXT Huntington Locomotive Shop
08.2004 - 12.2006
- Inspected, maintained, troubleshot and repaired diesel engines, air brake equipment, running gear, and locomotive components
- Aligned rotating equipment, welded engine blocks, rebuilt gear trains
- FRA inspections-ensure compliance with all rules and regulations for safe operations
Diesel Mechanic
GL Stone and Son
03.2004 - 08.2004
- Completed major and minor repairs on excavators, bulldozers, tandem axle dump trucks, tractor and trailers
- Scheduled preventative maintenance for company vehicles and equipment
Diesel Mechanic
Taylor Contracting
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Completed major and minor repairs of concrete trucks, forklifts, tractor and trailers, excavators and bulldozers
- Responsible for all preventative maintenance scheduling for company vehicles and equipment
Diesel Mechanic
Travel Centers of America
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Performed DOT inspections on over the road tractors and trailers
- Trouble shoot, Diagnose, and repair over the road tractor and trailers
- Scheduled fleet repairs for major trucking companies
Mechanic
Tires Plus / Michael Tire
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Inspected and repaired brake systems and electrical components on passenger vehicles
- Replaced steering components and performed both two wheel and four wheel alignments on passenger vehicles
- Replaced and balanced tires on passenger vehicles
Education
Degree - automotive-diesel technology
Nashville Auto Diesel College
01.2001
Diploma - Cluster in Engineering Technical
Wayne High School
01.2000
Course - welding and basic blue print reading
Northern Wayne County Vocational School
01.2000
Skills
- Effective team leadership
- Team building
- Effective conflict resolution
- Effective time management
- Strategic decision-making
- Analytical problem-solving
- Safety compliance practices
- Technical issue resolution
Timeline
Contract Supervisor
CSXT Huntington Locomotive Shop
12.2006 - Current
Machinist / Diesel Mechanic
CSXT Huntington Locomotive Shop
08.2004 - 12.2006
Diesel Mechanic
GL Stone and Son
03.2004 - 08.2004
Diesel Mechanic
Taylor Contracting
01.2003 - 01.2004
Diesel Mechanic
Travel Centers of America
01.2001 - 01.2003
Mechanic
Tires Plus / Michael Tire
01.2000 - 01.2001
Diploma - Cluster in Engineering Technical
Wayne High School
Course - welding and basic blue print reading
Northern Wayne County Vocational School
Degree - automotive-diesel technology
Nashville Auto Diesel College
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