Nathan Johnson
Texarkana,AR
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in heavy equipment operation and vehicle recovery, notably with Red River Wrecker Service. Demonstrates expert mechanical tool usage and strategic thinking, excelling in high-pressure environments. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and safety, leveraging skills in roadside assistance and equipment maintenance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
50 Ton Wrecker Operator
Red River Wrecker Service
Fulton, AR
08.2021 - Current
- Operated a 50-ton wrecker truck to tow disabled semi-trucks and other big vehicles in a safe and timely manner.
- Recovering large trucks, trailers, or machinery involved in accidents, or requiring complex recovery situations,
- Coordinated with dispatch and the police department to respond to roadside wrecks and emergencies.
- Requiring advanced skills in vehicle positioning, boom operation, and winch usage to safely secure and transport heavy loads.
- Worked on call for response to dispatches 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
- Obtained TDLR tow license certification.
- Completing necessary paperwork, including tow tickets, incident reports, and vehicle condition reports.
Driver
RBJ Hauling
Texarkana, Arkansas
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
- Loaded and unloaded portable buildings, paying special attention to fragile items and carefully security every load for optimal protection and balance
- Contacted customers to coordinate delivery and set up of portable buildings
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands
- Proficent at operation of Mule for moving and set up of buildings
- Proficent at leveling and set up for buildings
General Labor/Maintaince
R&H Sheet Metal
Texarkana, AR
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working closely with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds
Millwright
A&D Flexographic Repair
Texarkana, TX
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and loaded machinery for transport, and reassembly in other plants
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout
- Used fork lift, sky jacks, heavy machinery skates, straps, chains to troubleshoot and repair machinery worth over $1 million
- Cleaned, lubricated and performed other routine maintenance work on machinery
- Instructed personnel on ways to reduce environmental hazards and proper use of PPE
Soldier
United States Army
Ft Eustis, United States
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Disasembled and reassembled transmissions Driveshafts and rotors on the UH-60 Blackhawk, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook and the OH-58 Delta
- Trained to prepare teams for combat readiness and emergency situations
- Performed in close quarters combat situations with live-fire as well as a guided coarse
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction
- Urban combat and bunker training
- Night time fire support, extraction and assault
Education
50 Ton Wrecker Certification -
TDLR Texas Department of Licensing And Regulations
Dallas, TX08-2022
CDL Certification -
Mid America CDL Training
Malvern, AR01.2018
15 Delta 10 Aircraft Powertrain Repair -
United States Army
Norfolk, VA01.2010
GED -
Fouke High School
Fouke, AR01.2008
Skills
- Aircraft powertrain repair specialist
- Class A license
- Assisting customers
- Preventive maintenance
- Invoicing and billing
- Safety procedures
- Towing equipment operation
- Roadside assistance experience
- Equipment preparation
- Mechanical tool usage
- Fusing and cutting
- Structural welding
- Equipment inspections
- Electrical controls
- Power tools operation
- Quality assurance authority
- Strategic thinker
- Expert in stick welding
- Forklift driving
- Hand tool operations
- Basic welding skills
- Materials handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Land navigation
- Survival training and field training
- Heavy equipment operation
- Vehicle recovery
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Load securing
- Cargo inspection
- Traffic control
- Winch operations
- Towing techniques
Awards
- Awarded Aviation badge-Basic
- Nation Defense service medal
- Global war on terrorism service medal
- Army service ribbon
Timeline
50 Ton Wrecker Operator
Red River Wrecker Service
08.2021 - Current
Driver
RBJ Hauling
01.2017 - 06.2019
General Labor/Maintaince
R&H Sheet Metal
01.2016 - 08.2017
Millwright
A&D Flexographic Repair
07.2014 - 01.2016
Soldier
United States Army
08.2008 - 08.2010
50 Ton Wrecker Certification -
TDLR Texas Department of Licensing And Regulations
CDL Certification -
Mid America CDL Training
15 Delta 10 Aircraft Powertrain Repair -
United States Army
GED -
Fouke High School
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