Jim Edwards
Payson,UT
Summary
Enthusiastic, fast learning team player. With a focus on safety, technical proficiency, unity, and a positive attitude in the workplace. Succeeded as a vehicle operator/ mechanic, in the Utah Air National Guard. Acquired intermediate electrical skills as an apprentice electrician. Currently working as railcar mechanic, knowledge of maintaining and fixing railcars, welding, cutting, fabricating. Also operating and maintaining a switch engine locomotive.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer and Railcar Mechanic
Intermountain Power Service Corp
07.2013 - Current
- Perform scheduled and on demand maintenance of railcars
- Safely and effectively operate; acetylene torches, non-power tools, power tools, (drills, power saws, grinders); electric and gas welding equipment
- Fabricate, cut, and perform rough finish operations on metal and wood replacement parts
- Communicate with others, verbally and in writing, 2 way radio communication. Job procedure recommendations, and other work related information
- Operate and maintain locomotive. Inspecting pistons, piston rings, valves, lifters, crankshaft ect. Periodically change all fluids and filters.
Vehicle Operations / Vehicle Mechanic
Utah Air National Guard
05.2005 - 01.2017
- Trained to operate large vehicles (forklifts, tractor trailers, busses, wreckers)
- Understand the importance of teamwork and safety
- Served overseas on active duty (May 06 – May 07) at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan
- Learned attention to detail while servicing and keeping vehicles clean
- Maintain, inspect, and repair fleet of military vehicles assigned to unit.
Nuclear Weapons Center Warehouse
Hill Air Force Base
11.2009 - 11.2012
- Operate 4-10K forklifts and battery operated pallet jacks
- Understand written directions and effectively accomplish them
- Basic Knowledge of hazardous materials, warning signs, and emergency procedures
- When required, disposition assets via donation, sell, abandon, or destroy excess and surplus personal property
- Efforts include real time receipt, identification, condition classification, and federal stock categorizing of materials
- Finally overseeing handling and storage; expediting the routing of assets to final disposition IAW DoD and AF guidelines
Heavy Equipment Operator
Red Canyon Contractors
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Trained to operate Roller and Loader
- Adapted to working in 115 degree heat
- Learned the importance of paying attention to detail while operating heavy equipment
Apprentice Electrician
Hollingshead Electric
05.2003 - 11.2004
- Learned the basics of wiring residential homes
- Installed wire, receptacles, light switches and light fixtures
- Learned the basics of most hand held tools
- Followed written and verbal instructions efficiently
- Worked safely, but with a sense of urgency
Education
Information Technology -
Western Governors University
SLC, UT01.2018
General education courses -
Weber State University
Ogden, UT01.2010
Composite Technician Certificate - Composites course
Davis Applied Technology Center
Kaysville, UT01.2009
General education courses -
Snow College
Ephraim, UT01.2006
Tech School - Vehicle Operations
Utah Air National Guard
SLC, UT01.2005
High School Diploma -
Delta High School
Delta, UT01.2004
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Job site cleanup
- Punctual and reliable
- Physical strength
- Job site safety
- Material handling
- Positive attitude
- Team Player
- Mechanically inclined
- Equipment maintenance
- Welding
- Electrical
- Maintenance and repair
Hobbies and Interests
- Hunting
- Camping
- Sports
Awards
- Non commissioned officer of the quarter NWCCD/NWIL HAFB, UT
- Marksmanship Award Air National Guard
Timeline
Laborer and Railcar Mechanic
Intermountain Power Service Corp
07.2013 - Current
Nuclear Weapons Center Warehouse
Hill Air Force Base
11.2009 - 11.2012
Heavy Equipment Operator
Red Canyon Contractors
06.2007 - 08.2007
Vehicle Operations / Vehicle Mechanic
Utah Air National Guard
05.2005 - 01.2017
Apprentice Electrician
Hollingshead Electric
05.2003 - 11.2004
Information Technology -
Western Governors University
General education courses -
Weber State University
Composite Technician Certificate - Composites course
Davis Applied Technology Center
General education courses -
Snow College
Tech School - Vehicle Operations
Utah Air National Guard
High School Diploma -
Delta High School
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