Jim Vang
Denver,Colo.
Summary
Dedicated shop professional, highly motivated in leading teams, operating equipment and managing materials to support shop and field operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Apex Pavement Solutions
2017.05 - 2023.10
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Directed daily operations of team.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Expert knowledge of Caterpillar com 2 and 3, JPro, NexIQ link 2 and 3, Insite programs and diagnostics
- Solid knowledge of Weiler, Carlson and Leeboy pavers
- Solid knowledge of Cummins Peterbilt, Freightliners, Kenworth, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Diesel and gasoline.
- Solid knowledge of Volvo, Leeboy, Bomag, Wacker rollers.
- Solid knowledge of Crackpro and Cimline crack seal equipment.
- Solid knowledge of electrical brakes on trailers, trailer wiring, airbrakes,
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills
LEAD MECHANIC
FOOTHILLS MAINTENANCE AND PAVING, INC.
2011.01 - 2017.05
- Performed R&R, PMI’S, DOT inspections, mechanical and electrical diagnostics, hydraulic pressure test and diagnostics
- Managed over 40 equipment ranging from half ton trucks, tandem tractor trailers, pavers, skid loaders, asphalt rollers and trucks.
- Performed routine
DIESEL MECHANIC
PRO DISPOSAL INC.
2009.03 - 2010.12
- Performed R&R, PMI’S, DOT inspections, mechanical and electrical diagnostics, hydraulic pressure test and diagnostics
- Daily maintenance on Cabover Mack with McNielus refuse trucks
Education
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
07.2013
Skills
- Materials Management
- Team Training
- Equipment Monitoring
- Equipment Operation
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Decision-Making
- Safety Compliance and Awareness
- Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
- Schedule Preparation
- Welding and Brazing
- Safety awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Apex Pavement Solutions
2017.05 - 2023.10
LEAD MECHANIC
FOOTHILLS MAINTENANCE AND PAVING, INC.
2011.01 - 2017.05
DIESEL MECHANIC
PRO DISPOSAL INC.
2009.03 - 2010.12
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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