Kyle King
Washington Court House,OH
Summary
Skilled mechanic and welder/ fabricator. Good at electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics. Familiar with modern diesel engines and there emission systems along with modern air brake systems equipped with ABS.
Unrestricted class B CDL with clean driving record.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Vehicle Technician
Johnsons EVS
Jackson, Ohio
08.2024 - Current
- Inspected emergency vehicles for mechanical issues and safety compliance.
- Diagnosed electrical and hydraulic systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Repaired and maintained emergency lighting and siren systems.
- Utilized diagnostic tools for troubleshooting vehicle performance problems.
- Assisted in the installation of communication devices such as radios, computers and GPS units into emergency response vehicles.
- Completed in-depth inspections of vehicle brakes, steering and other systems to check for safety and performance issues.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Rewired ignition systems, lights and instrument panels.
- Custom fabrication of toolboxes, shelves, drawers, and hangers for specialty tools. specialty tools.
- Built custom center consoles for fire trucks, command vehicles and cursers out of aluminum
Mobile Service Technician
Rush Truck Center
Columbus, OH
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Diagnosed mechanical issues on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
- Maintained accurate records of services performed and parts used.
- Educated customers on vehicle maintenance and service requirements.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all service operations.
- Cleaned and lubricated moving parts of engines and other related mechanical components regularly as part of preventative maintenance procedures.
- Tested repaired vehicles for proper performance before returning them back to customers.
- Adhered to all company policies regarding safety regulations while performing repairs or servicing vehicles.
- Performed troubleshooting on mobile equipment and vehicles to diagnose faults, identifying and replacing faulty components.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using hand tools and power tools as necessary.
- Kept up-to-date with changing technology through ongoing training courses offered by manufacturers or dealerships.
- Utilized computer software programs such as diagnostic scanners to identify problems with mobile equipment quickly and accurately.
Head Mechanic
Miami Trace Local schools
Washington Court House, OH
09.2011 - 04.2024
- Kept work garage clean and organized to meet internal and regulatory expectations governing safety.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Communicated job status and estimated completion times.
- Completed maintenance and repair work on [school buses, vans, service trucks, generators, mowers ] components and equipment.
- Inspected completed work and monitored compliance with regulations and standards.
- Prioritized tasks to plan and delegate work to reduce delays and increase productivity.
- Documented and updated maintenance records, documents and work order logs.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Evaluated staff based on productivity, workmanship and safety record to address areas needing improvement.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Very familiar with IC diagnostic program, ServiceMaxx and diamond logic builder. Cummins diagnostic program, Cummins insite. Along with the snap-on apollo D8 for automotive.
Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
local 392
Cincinnati, OH
09.2006 - 09.2011
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in steam, process piping, gas, fuel line, hot and chilled water installations.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Safely ignited torches and precision cut many different types of parts with them.
- Ran HDPE pipe with a fusion machine.
- Worked on all the broken/malfunctioning soot blowers at miami fort power station for about a year.
- serviced our equipment on the job.
Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
Commercial Piping
Cincinnati, OH
05.1999 - 09.2006
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe on steam, process piping, gas, fuel, hot and chilled water installations.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Pipe Welder/pipefitter
advance mecanical
Vandalia, OH
05.1997 - 05.1999
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe on steam, process piping, gas, fuel, hot and chilled water installations.
- Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Studied technical documentation to determine project specifications and determine correct welding techniques.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Education
Trade School - All Types of Welding Processes
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Troy, OH05.1997
High School Diploma -
Miami Trace High School
Washington Court House, OH05.1996
Skills
- Diagnostics Systems
- Inventory Management
- Drawing and schematic interpretation
- Equipment preventive maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Problem diagnosis
- Systems upkeep and repair
- Stick Welding
- tig welding
- fabrication/repair
references
- Tim Hutchens 740-505-7196
5986 Jones rd NE
Bloomingburg Ohio 43106
Have known since 1989
- Bill Franke 614-795-0190
5004 Shoreside dr
Grove city Ohio 43123
Worked for, from September of 2011 until he retired in 2021
Timeline
Emergency Vehicle Technician
Johnsons EVS
08.2024 - Current
Mobile Service Technician
Rush Truck Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
Head Mechanic
Miami Trace Local schools
09.2011 - 04.2024
Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
local 392
09.2006 - 09.2011
Pipe Welder/Pipefitter
Commercial Piping
05.1999 - 09.2006
Pipe Welder/pipefitter
advance mecanical
05.1997 - 05.1999
Trade School - All Types of Welding Processes
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
High School Diploma -
Miami Trace High School