Parker Richards
Deer Park,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and trouble shooting skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and as a team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydro Electric Mechanic
City Of Spokane
Spokane, WA
04.2023 - Current
- Maintain and repair hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. Perform annual inspections on Kaplan turbines, spillway gates, and greasing trunnion pins.
- Maintain water well and booster stations. Service and inspect electric motors and pumps.
- Troubleshoot and maintain chlorine gas injection systems.
Diesel Mechanic
City Of Spokane
Spokane, WA
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, hydraulic, electrical, and exhaust systems.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using multimeters and diagnostic computers.
- Inspect and repair CNG tanks and engine equipment
Machine Operator/ Mechanic
Porter W Yett
Spokane Valley, WA
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Operate Road Tech Rx 900 and Rx 600 Roto mill.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on conveyor belts, cutting drums, diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and air systems.
Machinist
BNSF Railroad
Glendive, MT
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Perform maintenance and repairs on locomotives.
- Inspect, fix, and replace engine components, including power assemblies, turbos, water pumps, and traction motors.
- Use wheel truing lathe to resize and remove defects in traction motor wheels.
- Perform service calls when main line service interruptions occur.
Diesel Technician
Transport Equipment
Spokane, WA
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Service and repair tractor trailers.
- Perform DOT inspections.
- Maintenance and repair Volvo, Mack, and Cummins Engine.
- Service and repair engine valve trains, timing gears, transmissions, drive gears, air and electrical systems.
- Rebuild engine and transmissions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel And Heavy Equipment Repair
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06-2018
High School Diploma -
North Central High School
Spokane, WA06-2013
Skills
- 2 years of schooling in the mechanical Field
- 6 years of experience as a diesel mechanic
- 15 years experience as a hydro electric mechanic
- Class A CDL with no restrictions
- CDL endorsements, doubles-triples, and tanker
References
- John Nett City of Spokane, Foreman (509) 979-8376
- Seth Mcintosh City Of Spokane, Upriver Dam Plant Manager (509) 991-5400
- Ryan Murdoc Porter W Yett, Spokane Division Manager (509) 863-4972
Timeline
Hydro Electric Mechanic
City Of Spokane
04.2023 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
City Of Spokane
02.2021 - 04.2023
Machine Operator/ Mechanic
Porter W Yett
07.2020 - 02.2021
Machinist
BNSF Railroad
06.2018 - 07.2020
Diesel Technician
Transport Equipment
09.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel And Heavy Equipment Repair
Spokane Community College
High School Diploma -
North Central High School
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