Josh Cotton
Summary
Well-qualified heavy equipment worker versed in locating faults, removing worn parts and installing new components. Team-oriented, responsible and diligent about contributing to team and company success. Effective at operating wide range of tools, gauges and equipment to complete maintenance and repair actions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Technician
TForce
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.
- Maintained equipment with regular inspections and minor repairs, notifying supervisor immediately of major issues.
- Quickly repaired equipment on job, preventing downtime.
- Maintained quality and safety by reporting equipment issues and malfunctions for repairs.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance personnel.
- Operated motor graders, heavy loaders and tractors.
- Operated front-mounted hydraulically powered lifts to transport bulk materials.
Trailer Mechanic
Ohio Valley Aluminum Company
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Troubleshot problems and implemented solutions to fix issues with brakes.
- Repaired and installed bodywork such as panels and nose rails.
- Fabricated parts and welded connections.
- Documented all actions in computer system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelby County High School
Shelbyville, KY06.2007
Skills
- Commercial Driver's License
- DOT Policies
- Replacement and Repair Work
- Safety Check Conduction
- Agricultural Tractor Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Safe Driver Training
- Heavy Hauling
Farming
I have been farming my entire life, first with the family farm I grew up on and currently the farm my wife and I have started. We raise cattle, hay, and corn. This is a great passion of mine, I thoroughly enjoy living on a farm.
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Technician
TForce
09.2019 - 08.2023
Trailer Mechanic
Ohio Valley Aluminum Company
01.2017 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Shelby County High School
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