Scott Stluka
Lowell,USA
Summary
Journeyman Heavy equipment technician
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Pheonix Global
Bar Harbor, IN
11.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in heavy equipment using diagnostic tools.
- Performed routine maintenance on various types of machinery and equipment.
- Repaired hydraulic systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair projects efficiently.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs and services performed on equipment.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and repair techniques.
- Inspected equipment for compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Utilized welding techniques to fabricate or repair metal components as needed.
- Inspected machines for proper functioning of all moving parts.
- Installed new components such as pumps, motors, blades and rollers into existing heavy machinery.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts of engines, transmissions and other components of heavy equipment.
- Troubleshot electrical systems and hydraulic components to diagnose malfunctions in heavy equipment.
- Assisted with the assembly of new machines from component parts.
- Adjusted mechanical parts such as brakes and clutches using hand tools.
- Conducted safety checks on all equipment before use by operators.
- Maintained records of service performed on each piece of equipment in the shop log book.
- Performed welding repairs on structures including frames, booms, buckets and other attachments.
- Fluent with CAT ET and SIS
- Diagnose and repair emissions and after treatment systems
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Hardings Heavy Equipment
Lowell, IN
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Filled out work orders for current machines, completed services on loaders, excavators, skidsteers, bulldozers, wheeled and tracked machines etc.
- Hydraulic component repair.
- Engine work, undercarriages, electrical work, welding, and fabricating.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in heavy equipment using diagnostic tools.
- Performed routine maintenance on various types of machinery and equipment.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs and services performed on equipment.
- Troubleshot electrical systems and hydraulic components to diagnose malfunctions in heavy equipment.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts of engines, transmissions and other components of heavy equipment.
- Assisted with the assembly of new machines from component parts.
- Adjusted mechanical parts such as brakes and clutches using hand tools.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair projects efficiently.
- Utilized welding techniques to fabricate or repair metal components as needed.
- Installed new components such as pumps, motors, blades and rollers into existing heavy machinery.
- Performed welding repairs on structures including frames, booms, buckets and other attachments.
- Documented daily equipment inspections and submitted daily inspection forms to supervisor.
- Diagnose and repair emissions and after treatment systems
Heavy Equipment Technician
Arctic Snow and Ice Control
Frankfort, IL
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Minor heavy equipment repairs, maintained and serviced fleet including heavy duty trucks, semi tractor/trailers.
- Welding and fabrication.
Heavy Equipment Technician
Hiratas Lowell Automotive and Radiator
Lowell, IN
01.2011 - 05.2019
- Maintenance major/minor repair on automotive and light duty trucks.
Education
Lowell Senior High School
Lowell, INSkills
- Hydraulic system repair
- Engine diagnostics
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Diesel engine repair
- Welding and fabrication
- Preventative maintenance
- Fuel injection systems
- Final drive maintenance
- Air conditioning repair
- Track system repair
- Electrical system troubleshooting
- Pneumatic systems
- Powertrain repair
- Engine rebuilding
- Drive train maintenance
- Fuel system repair
- Transmission repair
- Diagnostic tool usage
- Diesel engine maintenance
- Heavy equipment diagnostics
- Journeyman in local union IOUE 150
References
- Keith Erickson, 219-765-3527
- John Starek, 708-878-7070
- Clarence Harding, 219-696-8911
- Jim Rosenbauer, 219-696-1017
- Chuck Blank, 219-510-3560
Timeline
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Pheonix Global
11.2024 - Current
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Hardings Heavy Equipment
08.2020 - 09.2024
Heavy Equipment Technician
Arctic Snow and Ice Control
06.2019 - 08.2020
Heavy Equipment Technician
Hiratas Lowell Automotive and Radiator
01.2011 - 05.2019
Lowell Senior High School