Michael Buckmaster
Andover,KS
Summary
Reliable Field Mechanic performing both routine and preventive maintenance on company owned machines. Detail-oriented individual with over 30 years of working on haul trucks, cranes, backhoes, excavators and more. Considered a team player and a very dedicated employee. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Mechanic
EquipmentShare
Wichita, KS
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Performed routine and preventive maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
- Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems to return machines to service
Field Mechanic
SEMA Construction Inc.
Cassoday, KS
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Performed routine and preventive maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
- Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Diagnosed DPF, Electrical and Mechanical issues using knowledge, manual testing and computer-aided tools.
Mechanic
Superior Excavating
Valley Center, KS
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Lead Technician
First Vehicle Services
Opitma Okla
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
- Implemented, configured and optimized safety standards.
- Conducted tests of components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Developed corrective action plans and prevention strategies to improve product reliability.
Maintenance Supervisor
Durham School Bus Services
Andover, KS , Madisonville Tx
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Supervised 3 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Observed guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime 10%.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Shawnee, OKASE - Diesel Mechanics
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Shawnee, OKBachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Safety Meetings
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Service Records
- OSHA Standards
- Customer Satisfaction
- Reading Comprehension
- Data Input
- Routine Inspections
- Mechanical Test Equipment
- Knowledge of Heavy Equipment
- Safe Work Practices
Timeline
Field Mechanic
EquipmentShare
04.2022 - 09.2022
Field Mechanic
SEMA Construction Inc.
11.2021 - 04.2022
Mechanic
Superior Excavating
08.2021 - 11.2021
Lead Technician
First Vehicle Services
03.2021 - 08.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
Durham School Bus Services
10.2018 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
ASE - Diesel Mechanics
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Oklahoma State University