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Michael Link

Clatskanie,OR

Summary

Fleet manager with 13 years experience in railroad materials, salvage and transportation. Responsible for vehicle and heavy machinery inspections, permitting and maintenance. In addition to installation and upkeep of vehicle Electronic Logbook Devices and VHF radio system company wide. Current class A CDL with air brake endorsement, eRailsafe training, TWIC card, RMI contractors license, Department Of Transportation medical card, as well as CPR/AED & First Aid training.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fleet Manager

Harmer Steel Products Co.
11.2010 - Current
  • Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
  • Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
  • Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
  • Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
  • Documented equipment transfers and sales details for accurate record keeping.
  • Executed design concept and build requirements for several vehicles to align with job requirements, then helped build specialized equipments and upfit trucks.
  • Developed new branding initiatives and implemented uniform fleet design to increase brand exposure.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Installed, licensed and maintained VHF radio system in trucks and equipment for increased communication, production and safety.
  • Operated heavy equipment during railroad salvage and demolition operations, such as excavators, wheel loaders, skid steers, etc..


Laborer

Cascade Paving
06.2009 - 11.2010
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Ran machinery as needed.
  • Helped inspect, maintain and repair tools, equipment and machinery.

Mechanic/Fabricator

Barkdusters Inc.
06.2005 - 06.2009
  • Inspected and maintained fleet of barkdust blowing trucks
  • Fabricated wear parts that could not be bought.
  • Rebuilt worn out truck bodies and blower systems to extend service life.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Portland, OR
06.2006

Skills

  • Vendor Collaboration
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Cost Reduction
  • Operations and Logistics
  • Inventory Control
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Fleet Management

Certification

  • CDL Class A w/ Air Brake endorsement
  • TWIC card -
  • CPR/AED & First Aid training
  • DMF Railgear installation/inspection
  • USDOT Medical Card
  • eRailsafe training
  • Forklift Certified

Timeline

Fleet Manager

Harmer Steel Products Co.
11.2010 - Current

Laborer

Cascade Paving
06.2009 - 11.2010

Mechanic/Fabricator

Barkdusters Inc.
06.2005 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Michael Link