Kenneth McCollum
Reno,NV
Summary
I am seeking a job with great opportunity, work experience, and room to move up through your company.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Equipment Technician
Reno Fire Department
11.2018 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on fire equipment including aerial, pumps, UTV, small engine and automotive
- Performed frequent inspections of fire equipment and corrected malfunctioning equipment.
- Troubleshot fire equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality in a timely manner.
- Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Ordered, modified and fabricated parts to complete repairs.
Fleet Maintenance Technician
Town of Truckee
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Inspected and maintained Snow removal equipment, heavy/medium duty trucks, Heavy equipment and small engines to keep items in top working condition.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed welding projects using, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Asphalt Maintenance Technician and Operator
Teichert
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested hot plant equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on hot plant using welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
Feild Service Technician
Joy Engineering
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Evaluated heavy equipment to determine necessary repairs and maintenance requirements.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service. Worked performed on heavy equipment, Crushing & screen plants, Trucks
- Performed welding, soldering and brazing to repair damaged components on mobile heavy equipment.
- Collaborated with team of technicians to complete projects and meet deadlines.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
Lead Technician
McCollum Equipment Repair
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern on heavy equipment, Trucks, Fire/emergency response vehicles, Ag equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances during line boring and machining processes.
- Performed repairs and upgrades using welding and fabrication equipment.
- Over see the operations and day to day of the shop.
Lead Technician
Resource Development Co
04.2010 - 01.2013
- Preventive Maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, cranes, AC electrical/wiring, pickups, small engines, pumps, and Trucks.
- Water and sewer treatment plant repair/setup, Dam gates and spill way repair
- Operator and CDL driver of tractor trailer, and ten wheelers loaders, backhoes, excavators, whackers, cut off saws, asphalt saws, chainsaws etc.
- MSHA training and onsite mine work
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members.
Snow Removal Equipment Operator
Aspen Developers Corp.
02.2010 - 04.2010
- Operated range of heavy snow removal equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
Technician
Shank Excavation & Con.
12.2009 - 02.2010
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Field Technician
RK Excavating
11.2006 - 12.2009
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components on heavy equipment, pickups, small engines, and Trucks
- Ordered parts to perform repairs in a timely and efficient time frame.
- Used MIG and stick welding to perform repairs and upgrades.
- Hazardous waste clean up
- Defensible space clean up and brush removal
- Operator and CDL driver
Technician
Vinton Auto & Machinery
09.2006 - 11.2006
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems on agriculture equipment, heavy equipment, and autos
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Technician and Heavy Equipment Operator.
RK Excavating
04.2005 - 09.2005
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components on heavy equipment, pickups, small engines, and Trucks
- Ordered parts to perform repairs in a timely and efficient time frame.
- Used MIG and stick welding to perform repairs and upgrades.
- Laid water and sewer pipe, dug trenches, backfilled
- Operated loaders, backhoes, excavators, and a variety of small engine equipment (whackers, cut off saws, asphalt saws, etc.)
Customer Service, Parts, and Technician
Anytime Power Sports
08.2001 - 04.2005
- Customer service, Parts Sales and receiving
- Perform maintenance repairs and upgrades on snowmobile, watercraft, quad, and dirt bikes.
- Small engine repair and maintenance including chain saw, weed eaters, and leaf blowers.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
Parts Salesman
NAPA Auto Parts
06.2000 - 09.2000
- Identified specific replacement parts to meet customers' needs, making accurate suggestions with confidence.
- Conducted cash handling, credit card transactions, and register closeout at end of business day.
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory.
Education
Associate degree in applied service technology, Automotive, Chassis fabrication and high-performance engines, Accounting, Communications, Shop management, Business Management, Personnel Management, Computers -
WyoTech
Laramie, WY12.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Truckee High School
Truckee, CA12.2005
Skills
- Licensed to drive class A commercial vehicles with hazmat tanks and double/triple endorsements
- Capability of being self-sufficient and the ability to work with others through past work experience
- Proven leadership skills through past management
- Welding and fabrication in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Hobbies
- Off roading in UTV and Jeep
- Snowmobiling
- Fishing and hunting
- Adventuring in the great outdoors
- Welding and Fabrication
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Fire Equipment Technician
Reno Fire Department
11.2018 - Current
Fleet Maintenance Technician
Town of Truckee
09.2017 - 11.2018
Asphalt Maintenance Technician and Operator
Teichert
05.2017 - 09.2017
Feild Service Technician
Joy Engineering
08.2015 - 05.2017
Lead Technician
McCollum Equipment Repair
01.2013 - 08.2015
Lead Technician
Resource Development Co
04.2010 - 01.2013
Snow Removal Equipment Operator
Aspen Developers Corp.
02.2010 - 04.2010
Technician
Shank Excavation & Con.
12.2009 - 02.2010
Field Technician
RK Excavating
11.2006 - 12.2009
Technician
Vinton Auto & Machinery
09.2006 - 11.2006
Technician and Heavy Equipment Operator.
RK Excavating
04.2005 - 09.2005
Customer Service, Parts, and Technician
Anytime Power Sports
08.2001 - 04.2005
Parts Salesman
NAPA Auto Parts
06.2000 - 09.2000
Associate degree in applied service technology, Automotive, Chassis fabrication and high-performance engines, Accounting, Communications, Shop management, Business Management, Personnel Management, Computers -
WyoTech
High School Diploma - undefined
Truckee High School
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