Louis Walker
Operator/Diesel Mechanic
Gillette,Wy
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIESEL MECHANIC
WYOMING MACHINERY
10.2022 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in trucks, and construction vehicles.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
MECHANIC/OWNER
BOYDS POWER SPORTS/ LOU'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Motor rebuilds, suspension work Service and maintain all recreational equipment Any custom designs Oil changes
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
Maintenance/Fueler/EMR Technician
Navajo Transitional Energy Company
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Responded to emergency calls by being on-call 24/7 and assembling emergency work crews
- Comply with all MSHA regulations and safety Used hand and power tools to repair machines, structures and systems Responded to maintenance repair requests using various tools and testing equipment Kept machinery operating at a peak level by cleaning and lubricating parts Operate semi fuel truck/tanker, access fuel island and fuel equipment as needed Applied critical thinking in inspecting, troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Equipment Operator/Maintenance
Black Jewel/ Belle Ayr
10.2016 - 07.2019
- Maintained heavy equipment properly by performing periodic safety and operational checks Complied with health and safety programs and regulations, including performing mandatory equipment inspections Updated documentation for all safety checks and maintenance issues, noting equipment performance and problems Hauled dirt and coal, maintained roads, elevations and grade, water truck, scraper, dozer, track hoe, blade, excavator, manlifts, bobcat, fuel and oil tanker/combo truck
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Graded earth and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
Education
No Degree - CDL A
Mountain West Commercial Driving School
Gillette, WY01.2021
Certificate - EMR
Campbell County Hospital
Gillette, WY02.2020
High School Diploma -
Jackson Hole High School
Jackson, WY06.2005
Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Dismantle Machines
- Hand and Power Tool use
- Safety Management
- Maintain Equipment
- Hydraulic System Repair
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Basic Welding Knowledge
- Crane, Rigging Certificate
- Ordering Parts
- Engine Rebuilds
- Removing Components
Certification
FEB 2020
EMR/Campbell County Hospital, Gillette, Wyoming
JAN 2007
Small Engine Repair/ Kohler Technical Institute
CDL-A/Mountain West Commercial Driving School/Gillette, WY
Dec 28-Jan 20
Additional Information
MSHA Certified
Hazard Trained
BLS/CPR Certified
Confined Space Foreman
H2S and Gas Monitoring
REF UPON REQUEST
Timeline
DIESEL MECHANIC
WYOMING MACHINERY
10.2022 - Current
Maintenance/Fueler/EMR Technician
Navajo Transitional Energy Company
07.2019 - 09.2020
MECHANIC/OWNER
BOYDS POWER SPORTS/ LOU'S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
04.2019 - 10.2022
Equipment Operator/Maintenance
Black Jewel/ Belle Ayr
10.2016 - 07.2019
No Degree - CDL A
Mountain West Commercial Driving School
Certificate - EMR
Campbell County Hospital
High School Diploma -
Jackson Hole High School
FEB 2020
EMR/Campbell County Hospital, Gillette, Wyoming
JAN 2007
Small Engine Repair/ Kohler Technical Institute
CDL-A/Mountain West Commercial Driving School/Gillette, WY
Dec 28-Jan 20
Additional Information
MSHA Certified
Hazard Trained
BLS/CPR Certified
Confined Space Foreman
H2S and Gas Monitoring
REF UPON REQUEST
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