KYLE LONG
Mill Hall,PA
Summary
Committed and skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in many different settings. Handle difficult employees and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 10 years of industrial history. Develop strong rapport with colleagues with excellent attention to safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Manager
Student Transportation Of America, STA
11.2022 - Current
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Improved staff productivity by implementing ongoing training programs focused on technical skills and customer service.
- Examined damaged vehicles to determine degree of structural and mechanical damage.
- Managed automotive system and associated software to maintain accuracy and completeness of service invoicing.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Oversaw facility maintenance tasks to ensure a clean, well-organized workspace conducive to efficient operations.
- Evaluated repair estimates accurately, ensuring competitive pricing while maintaining profitability targets for the body shop.
- Developed estimates by costing parts, supplies and labor and calculating customers' payments.
PIPE FITTER
CITY OF LOCK HAVEN
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by working with various types of pipes such as PVC, copper, steel, cast iron among others.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Heavy Equipment Operator
CITY OF LOCKHAVEN
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Documented equipment usage and maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects, utilizing strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Mitigated potential hazards by promptly reporting unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisors.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities, and project progress for streamlined record-keeping purposes.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Ran bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
Mechanic
CITY OF LOCKHAVEN
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity through meticulous attention to preventive maintenance tasks such as fluid checks, belt replacements, and battery testing.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Education
No Degree - Heavy Equipment OPERATOR AND CDL
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science And Technology
Bellefonte, PA02.2011
High School Diploma -
Central Mountain High School
06.2009
Skills
- Effective leader
- Staff hiring
- Business Management
- Department Oversight
- Assignment Delegation
- Staff Scheduling
- Employee Scheduling
- Employee Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Drainage Systems Repair
- Problem-Solving
- Pipe Hanger Installation
- Hydraulic systems
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Pipe threading
- Plumbing Repairs
- Material Cutting
- Safety Procedures
- Activity Supervision
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Records Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Facility Maintenance
- Firearm Safety
Certification
CLASS A CDL WITH AIR BRAKE ENDORSEMENT
WATER LICENSE
CLASS 7 INSPECTION
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Timeline
Shop Manager
Student Transportation Of America, STA
11.2022 - Current
PIPE FITTER
CITY OF LOCK HAVEN
05.2021 - 11.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
CITY OF LOCKHAVEN
04.2019 - 05.2021
Mechanic
CITY OF LOCKHAVEN
12.2018 - 04.2019
No Degree - Heavy Equipment OPERATOR AND CDL
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science And Technology
High School Diploma -
Central Mountain High School
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