Ryan Applegarth
San Diego,CA
Summary
Talented Construction Mechanic with 8 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Diagnoses and troubleshoots issues to complete timely repairs.
Knowledgeable about using hand and power tools, instrumentation, hoisting equipment and other resources to complete high-quality heavy equipment repairs. Well-organized team player with excellent communication skills to work with minimal supervision to get equipment up and running again quickly. Adept at keeping supplies arranged and scheduling activities.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Mechanic
US Navy
10.2015 - 11.2023
- Used gauges, meters and other tools to check systems and components.
- Adjusted systems to compensate for changing conditions.
- Controlled costs by minimizing wasted resources and time.
- Repaired and maintained construction equipment such as bulldozers, cranes and backhoes.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Selected hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments according to task requirements.
- Tracked maintenance activities and maintained detailed records.
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
- Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans to limit operational disruption.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethel Park High School
Bethel Park, PA2015
Skills
- Cost Controls Understanding
- Inventory Coordination
- Diagnostics Understanding
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Maintenance Documentation
- Maintenance Recordkeeping
- Hand and Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
- Vehicle Inspections
- Vehicle Test Drives
- Work Order Management
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Adjustment
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Repairs Knowledge
- Tool Retrieval
- Preventive Maintenance
- Component Repairs
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Documentation and Reporting
- Safety Procedures
Timeline
Construction Mechanic
US Navy
10.2015 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Bethel Park High School
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