John Rottmar
Deer Lodge,MT
Summary
Dedicated and versatile professional with a Class A CDL and experience in transportation, engineering, welder, fabricator, and heavy machinery operator. Renowned for a strong work ethic, dependability, and exceptional teamwork skills. Adept at handling complex tasks with precision and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Log Truck Drive/Mechanic
Sun Mountain Logging
Deer Lodge, MT
05.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in logging equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy machinery to extend lifespan and enhance safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems, improving resolution time.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Operated log truck safely, ensuring compliance with all regulations and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, loads delivered, and routes taken for regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with loaders to optimize loading process, enhancing efficiency and reducing delays.
Real Estate Investor
Rottmar Redevelopment
Citrus Springs, FL
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
Locomotive Engineer
Montana Rail Link Inc.
Missoula, MT
05.2017 - 11.2022
- Checked paperwork related to cargo being transported for accuracy and completeness prior to departure.
- Ensured proper functioning of airbrakes and monitored pressure levels throughout trips.
- Notified dispatch office of arrival times at stations along route according to schedule.
- Managed safe operation of train by monitoring weather conditions, track switches, and signal lights.
- Communicated via radio with other engineers regarding traffic issues on shared tracks.
- Followed emergency procedures if derailment or other accidents occurred while operating train.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols when dealing with hazardous materials during transport.
- Operated locomotive in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the engine, brakes, and other systems before each trip.
- Maintained communication between yard personnel and crew members during switching operations.
Welder/Fabricator
Selway Corp
Stevensville, MT
08.2007 - 04.2017
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
Logging Equipment Operator
Ron Meeks Logging
Florence, MT
11.2005 - 08.2007
- Loaded and unloaded logging equipment onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Performed daily maintenance, inspections and repairs of logging equipment such as chainsaws and skidders.
- Assisted with rigging operations by setting up chokers or cables around logs before loading them onto trucks.
- Conducted pre-start checks on machines prior to use in order to ensure they were functioning properly.
- Provided assistance in loading logs onto flatbed trailers for transport offsite.
- Reported any issues with machines immediately so that proper repairs could be made quickly.
- Stacked logs into piles according to size specifications given by supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Florence-Carlton High School
Florence, MT06-2003
Skills
- Class A CDL license
- Equipment Maintenance
- Power Tool Operation
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Material Transport
- Truck loading
Timeline
Log Truck Drive/Mechanic
Sun Mountain Logging
05.2024 - Current
Real Estate Investor
Rottmar Redevelopment
12.2022 - 04.2024
Locomotive Engineer
Montana Rail Link Inc.
05.2017 - 11.2022
Welder/Fabricator
Selway Corp
08.2007 - 04.2017
Logging Equipment Operator
Ron Meeks Logging
11.2005 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Florence-Carlton High School
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other