Jesse Biggers
Roy,UT
Summary
I'm a hard worker and like to learn new things. I'm dependable, honest, work well with others. I like to work until the job is done. I'm detail oriented and hold myself to a high standard of quality in everything I do. I enjoy fixing broken machines and and seeing them work again. I believe in preventative maintenance and the importance of a machine being properly maintained so it can do the work that it was intended to do. "Little problems turn into big problems." I understand how business works and that minimizing down time on the equipment is key. I also believe that if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing right the first time.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Black & McDonald
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2023 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on various types of machinery and equipment.
- Conducted safety inspections on equipment to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Documented repair activities and maintenance records for compliance purposes.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices and proper equipment handling and repair practices.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy trucks, construction and line equipment.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy trucks and equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Operated various types of construction equipment in order to determine necessary repairs or modifications needed.
- Assisted technicians with complex repair tasks when needed.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Trained personnel on the safe operation of heavy machinery.
- Collaborated with equipment operators to understand machinery issues and develop solutions.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations during the disposal of hazardous materials.
- Welded broken parts and fabricated new components as needed for equipment repair.
- Filled in as mechanic team lead every Monday and when team lead was off work.
- Learned how to operate Hydrovac trucks and how to maintain and repair them. From routine maintenance to major repairs.
- Made routine repairs on line equipment such as bucket trucks, Digger Derricks, Hogg & Davis pullers, etc.
- Designed and fabricated various upfitting items for trucks, such as: wheel barrel racks, shovel racks, mule string reel racks, etc.
- Performed all kinds of repairs using the knowledge and skills from previous jobs.
Outside Operations Manager
Kirk Mobile Repair
Ogden, Utah
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Oversee incoming work
- Make plan of action with technician on completing work
- Teach and train technicians over the phone and onsite
- Manage work in the shop and in the field
- Make estimates for incoming work
- Manage company trucks and equipment
- Outgoing invoice review
- Promote team unity and good morale
- Technical advise for customers
- Team member reviews
- General oversight of daily operations
- Quality control
- Work with leadership team on hiring, disciplinary action, reviews, coaching, training, new hire onboarding, evaluating processes and procedure for most efficient results.
- Oversee truck stock and organization
- Oversee, problem solve, and manage a group of 10 technicians.
Field Technician/Welder
Kirk Mobile Repair
Ogden, UT
09.2009 - 01.2017
- Drove company vehicles to and from customer locations to perform field maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and repair a very wide variety of trucks, equipment, and trailers for commercial and fleet customers.
- Used computer diagnostic equipment to diagnose component failure
- used mobile a/c equipment to evacuate systems, make repairs and recharge.
- Performed DOT inspections
- Performed routine PM services
- Repaired engines such as diagnose and repair or replace anything bolted to the outside of the engine, including fuel injectors, head gaskets, valve adjustments and some lower end components.
- Diagnosed and repaired or replaced all drive train, steering, and braking components from bumper to bumper.
- Diag and repair of trailer components from front to back I.E. cut out and weld in new kingpin, frame and suspension repair, wheel end and brake system repair, lights and wiring repair, roll up and swing door repair, body and roof repairs.
- Diag and repair of electric over hydraulic lift gates.
- Diag and repair of air brake systems
- Make various repairs to other industrial, construction, and support equipment.
Shop Mechanic/ Welder
Thurgood Excavating
Clinton, UT
01.2007 - 09.2009
- Performed many of the same duties as I did at Kirk Mobile Repair on dump trucks and trailers, belly dumps, side dumps, semi tractors, equipment transport trailers, pick up trucks and trailers, pumps, generators and other support equipment.
- Removed and replaced tracks and undercarriage components on dozers and excavators.
- Removed and replaced or repaired hydraulic cylinders on dozers, excavators, scrapers, graders, etc.
- Minor engine and component repairs on listed items
- Made repairs and added wear plates to excavator and loader buckets, dozer blades, track pads, gravel boxes, trench boxes, etc
- Up fitted trucks with dump bodies, lift axles, etc.
- Replacement of hydraulic hoses and leaking fittings and valves.
- Rebuilt a handful of leaking hydraulic valve bodies
- Repaired water trucks and tanks.
- Maintain clean working environment.
- Performed routine pm services and inspections, found and completed needed repairs and managed my own work flow as well as 2 other shop techs.
Shop Technician/ Welder
Rocky Mountain Truck Center
Belgrade, MT
06.2006 - 01.2007
- Performed many of the same duties as described.
- This is where I gained more of the engine and drive train experience that has carried me through the years.
- Made various suspension repairs
- Remove and replace clutches, transmissions differentials, etc.
- Up fitted trucks with dump bodies, lift axles, PTO's, hydraulic pumps, APU's, etc.
Field Technician
Kirk Mobile Repair
Ogden, UT
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Drove company vehicles to and from customer locations to perform field maintenance.
- Was stationed at a customer yard to maintain commercial fleet vehicles.
- Diag and repair lights and wiring, R&R starters, alternators, radiators, steering components, brake system and wheel end components, suspension repair and rebuild, welded and reinforced broken door frames, etc
- Managed my own work flow and reported as needed.
Shop Assistant/Technician
Thurgood Excavating
Clinton, UT
06.1997 - 08.2005
- This is where I got my start. I worked here after school a few nights a week and saturdays. I did general landscaping and cleanup of the shop, washed trucks and equipment and gradually progressed to greasing trucks, pm services, brakes, welding, etc. Was under supervision and mentorship of my dad and the owner of the company.
- After high school graduation I got the opportunity to go out in the field seasonally and lay pipe which turned into operating front end loaders, back hoes, excavators and scrapers. While working in the shop as well.
- The last season I worked in the field I was the forman on a pipe crew in charge of operating the excavator reading the plans and laying water main and setting fire hydrants. Then decided to go full scale as a mechanic and welder.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clearfield High School
Clearfield, UT05-2001
Skills
- I'm a good learner, listener, and communicator
- I have good problem solving skills and an ability to improvise and adapt
- I enjoy working in a team setting and feel that I'm a good team player
- I work well with others
- I'm proficient in Mig, stick welding, plasma cutting, oxy/acetylene cutting, air arcing, fabricating new things and re fabricating broken and bent things
- I'm familiar with how to operate an I phone and I pad, a computer for email, as well as Cummins Insite and Quickserve, Caterpillar ET and SIS, J pro diagnostics, and snap-on automotive scanners
- I have held several positions where I strengthened my leadership skills
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Black & McDonald
07.2023 - Current
Outside Operations Manager
Kirk Mobile Repair
01.2017 - 06.2023
Field Technician/Welder
Kirk Mobile Repair
09.2009 - 01.2017
Shop Mechanic/ Welder
Thurgood Excavating
01.2007 - 09.2009
Shop Technician/ Welder
Rocky Mountain Truck Center
06.2006 - 01.2007
Field Technician
Kirk Mobile Repair
08.2005 - 06.2006
Shop Assistant/Technician
Thurgood Excavating
06.1997 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Clearfield High School