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James Boykin

Joaquin,TX

Summary

Veteran heavy equipment technician experienced in successfully managing shop labor, scheduling heavy equipment repairs, and PMs. Knowledgeable and trained in powertrain, hydraulic, and electrical systems of heavy equipment, specialized in Taylor Forklifts.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Technician

EquipmentShare
Shreveport, Louisiana
11.2023 - Current

Primary responsibilities include traveling to customer locations for the repair and maintenance of construction and industrial equipment.

Diagnosis of hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems.

repair or replacement of affected parts

Welding and fabrication of structural components, when needed.

Perform onsite safety inspections of equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Act in supportive roles of maintenance and repair on-site locations to maintain uptime on customer-owned equipment.

Drive, inspect, and maintain company-owned vehicles within company policy and safety guidelines.

Mobile Shop Lead

Weyerhaeuser
Dodson, LA
05.2018 - 11.2023

Managed daily operations of mobile shop to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency.

Coordinated repair and maintenance schedules, including parts sourcing and vendor communication.

Troubleshot and repaired mobile equipment, performing preventative maintenance as needed.

Conducted A/C repairs on mobile equipment to maintain operational standards.

Collaborated with suppliers to specify and acquire new equipment for mill operations.

Trained team members on safety protocols and operational best practices.

  • Implemented process improvements to enhance overall operational efficiency.

Mobile Equpment Field Mechanic

Hugg & Hall Equipment
El Dorado, AR
03.2012 - 05.2018
  • Traveled to customer locations to repair, inspect, and maintain heavy equipment
  • Inspected equipment for signs of wear or damage and made necessary repairs to maintain safety standards.
  • Provided technical support for field technicians performing complex repairs on industrial machinery.
  • Operated mobile cranes or forklifts safely when moving heavy objects or lifting them into place during repairs.
  • Attended training sessions regularly to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in technology related to field mechanics.
  • Performed warranty and non warranty repairs on Taylor Forklifts
  • Performed warranty and non warranty repairs on Cummins engines and power plants
  • Repaired malfunctioning components of off-road vehicles, including engines, transmissions, brakes, and steering systems.
  • A/C repair of mobile equipment

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Weyerhaeuser
Dierks, AR
04.2006 - 03.2012
  • Inspected and diagnosed malfunctions in engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic systems and other components of heavy mobile equipment.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts using specialized tools such as hoists, jacks and welding equipment.
  • Tested repaired equipment for proper performance and safety standards.
  • Maintained records of all service work performed on assigned vehicles including parts used and labor hours required for each repair job.
  • Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy mobile equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, loaders, graders and other related machinery.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic Field

Arkla Taylor
El Dorado, Arkansas
06.1993 - 03.2012
  • Traveled to customer locations to repair , and maintain Taylor Forklifts
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
  • Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed.
  • Attended training sessions regularly to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in technology related to field mechanics.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, such as changing oil and filters, lubricating parts, and checking fluid levels.
  • Repaired malfunctioning components of off-road vehicles, including engines, transmissions, brakes, and steering systems.
  • Troubleshot mechanical problems using diagnostic tools such as multi-meters and pressure gauges.
  • A/C repair of mobile equipment

Education

High School Diploma -

Parkers Chapel High School
El Dorado, AR
05.1993

Skills

  • Taylor factory certified in electrical, powertrain, and hydraulic systems
  • Cummins factory certified for warranty and non-warranty repairs of low, mid, high horsepower engines up to 16 liters
  • Mobile crane, material handling, and construction equipment operating experience
  • A/C repair on mobile equipment
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Basic welding

Timeline

Field Service Technician

EquipmentShare
11.2023 - Current

Mobile Shop Lead

Weyerhaeuser
05.2018 - 11.2023

Mobile Equpment Field Mechanic

Hugg & Hall Equipment
03.2012 - 05.2018

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Weyerhaeuser
04.2006 - 03.2012

Mobile Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic Field

Arkla Taylor
06.1993 - 03.2012

High School Diploma -

Parkers Chapel High School
James Boykin