John Arneson
Grandin,ND
Summary
Mechanic and Safety Coordinator at Agassiz Drain Tile, skilled in diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical systems. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through preventive maintenance and fostering team collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills and a valid North Dakota Class A CDL ensure effective communication and safety adherence in high-pressure environments.
Experienced with diagnosing and repairing heavy machinery. Utilizes troubleshooting skills to ensure operational efficiency. Knowledge of hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and preventative maintenance practices.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic and Safety Coordinator
Agassiz Drain Tile
Buxton, ND
01.2019 - Current
- Diagnosing mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and reduce downtime.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, improving operational efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management of tools and parts for timely repairs.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical and electrical issues.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to repair detailed repair estimates.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity by establishing positive work environment.
- Assisted in development of predictive maintenance program, reducing unexpected breakdowns.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Perform occasional, permitted heavy haul trips when needed.
- Lead safety trainings annually and with newly hired employees.
Shop Foreman
Agassiz Sales
Buxton, North Dakota
01.2018 - Current
- Responded to customer requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support
- Answered customer questions about services and provided detailed explanations regarding service charges
- Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities. Leadership, familiarity of new and existing equipment, understanding systems and breakdowns to better understand how something works and how to better diagnose them
- Compiling repair orders for warranty and customer pay to make sure that they were not only complete, but fair. Performing comparisons to other repair orders to verify consistency to verify that a job is not only profitable but fair also to the customer
- Working with parts personnel to make sure that shop supplies and parts stock are kept up. Verifying that parts, oils/fluids and miscellaneous supplies are appropriately billed out and maintained
- Working with sales team to coordinate new unit delivery and pickup. Schedule high priority units for pre-delivery, setup and delivery to customers
- Working with sales team to load and unload units in a timely manner. Keeping units that aren't assembled organized in a way that they can be easily brought in and assembled efficiently
- Working with warranty administrator on repair orders and claim. Making sure that parts, labor and all proper documentation is submitted to verify complete and successful submission
- Working with the entire Drain Tile team to make sure maintenance and repairs are completed correctly. Training and familiarizing those who are unfamiliar with equipment to help ensure successful and safe operation of equipment when it is out for seasonal work. Equipment includes specialized Bron Power units equipped with drainage installation plows, John Deere Excavators, Caterpillar bulldozers and front loaders and multiple tractor models including John Deere, Case/Farmall and TYM
- Working with technicians to not only familiarize them, but myself on equipment and jobs that we all will work on. Including aftermarket GPS installation, dealer installed tractor options, PIP's or product improvement programs, campaigns. Sharing information on new technical information that has become available. Improved techniques, systems operation, and new product updates/ changes
- Encouraging training opportunities outside of manufacturer required training to help modify and grow not only individuals but the organization
- Working with employees on DOT requirements including keeping licensing, inspection and mileage reporting up to date
- Developing and implementing an after hours on cal schedule to increase service coverage for customers
- Working with technicians and management to help increase our tool base to help cover a large range of different equipment to increase the efficiency and safety of work done both in shop and onsite
Mechanic And Equipment Operator
Agassiz Drain Tile
Buxton, North Dakota
04.2013 - 01.2018
- Schedule, perform and record mechanical maintenance and repairs on multiple types of equipment. Including drain tile installation power units, excavators, bulldozers, front loaders, forklifts, trench backfillers, crew and owners pickups, semi trucks, trailers and lowboy trailers, portable dewatering units, small tractor and portable generators both onsite and in shop.
- Performed welding repairs onsite and in the shop.
- Stock and maintain service truck to complete a wide variety of repairs on a wide range of equipment.
- Be familiar in the operation of all equipment listed in the first line as to be able to complete multiple tasks in an efficient and safe manner.
- Be familiar and practice all safety requirement for excavating and general industry
Vehicle Technician For Audi And Volkswagen
Valley Imports
Fargo, North Dakota
06.2008 - 04.2013
- Perform all types of repairs on different kind of systems on multiple Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes and Mitsubishi vehicles over a wide range of model years including mechanical, electrical, communication and safety systems.
- Work professionally and proficiently with technical support and development teams on Volkswagen and Audi vehicles.
- Keep up on all Volkswagen and Audi certifications. This required travelling to different locations around the United States, Being punctual and attentive in questions and being confident in operation and repair for the subject of said training.
- Being able to adapt to changing warranty and repair requirements including information gathering, changes in diagnostic tools and software, and what was often incorrect information posted on different models and being able to recognize the inconsistencies in order to successfully repair the vehicle.
- Keep a clean driving record.
- Work alongside multiple other technicians to successfully support and repair different vehicles.
Maintenance Technician
Saturn Of West Phoenix, Bell Road
Peoria, AZ
2007 - 06.2008
- Perform basic maintenance on a wide range of automobiles and light duty trucks and fleets.
- Perform thorough inspections and advise customers on additional work and care that may need to be completed in order to maintain the safety and successful operation of their vehicle.
- Assist line technicians when additional help was needed in the shop.
- Keep a clean and professional appearance in order to keep customer vehicles clean. Also that I could be presentable in the event that I was in charge at the time and was the one to go and speak with the customer on their vehicles needs.
- Operate and perform cleaning and maintenance for onsite dealer car wash in order to keep it in good working order and to ensure that the car wash would not damage any customer cars.
- Have an understanding of all base systems on the different vehicles that were being serviced.
Education
Completion Certificates - Automotive Technology
Audi Acedemy
Avondale, AZ2008
Completion Certificates - Automotive Technology
Ford FACT
Avondale, AZ2007
Two Year Technical - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc
Avondale, AZ2007
Diploma - undefined
Fargo South High School
Fargo, ND2006
Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Understanding, diagnosing and repairing advanced electrical systems on automobiles, agricultural and construction equipment
- Safety knowledge for general industry and excavation
- Experience gathering and organizing necessary warranty information for multiple manufacturers including Audi, Buhler Versatile and TYM
- Valid North Dakota Class A CDL
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Excels at building relationships
- Motivated to reach solutions both independently and as part of a team
Timeline
Mechanic and Safety Coordinator
Agassiz Drain Tile
01.2019 - Current
Shop Foreman
Agassiz Sales
01.2018 - Current
Mechanic And Equipment Operator
Agassiz Drain Tile
04.2013 - 01.2018
Vehicle Technician For Audi And Volkswagen
Valley Imports
06.2008 - 04.2013
Completion Certificates - Automotive Technology
Audi Acedemy
Completion Certificates - Automotive Technology
Ford FACT
Two Year Technical - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc
Diploma - undefined
Fargo South High School
Maintenance Technician
Saturn Of West Phoenix, Bell Road
2007 - 06.2008