SHAWN ROBERTSON
163 Rogers Ave, Hightstown,NJ
Summary
Highly skilled and dependable mechanic with hands-on experience in gas, diesel, and turbine engine repair, military aviation maintenance, and municipal fleet service. Strong background in diagnostics, welding, fabrication, and heavy equipment operation. Proven ability to adapt to demanding environments, troubleshoot complex systems, and deliver efficient repairs under pressure. Demonstrated leadership and organizational ability in managing mechanics, prioritizing workloads, and handling parts procurement while serving in a foreman role.
Military trained in UH-60 Blackhawk maintenance, turbine engine systems, aviation electrical/hydraulic troubleshooting, and combat-readiness operations. Completed Army Military Police training with instruction in security operations, law enforcement procedures, and emergency response. Also, hold an Active Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
15T UH-60 Black Hawk Repairer | Formerly 31B Military Police
U.S. Army National Guard
, New Jersey
10.2023 - Current
- Maintain UH-60 helicopter engines and airframe components under high-pressure military operations
- Conduct pre-flight inspections, engine overhauls, and avionics troubleshooting
- Previously served as Military Police, trained in law enforcement and tactical security procedures
- Active member of the NJ National Guard with a focus on aviation maintenance and mission support
Mechanic / Acting Foreman
Edison Township
Edison, NJ
09.2011 - Current
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on municipal fleet vehicles including Peterbilt, CCC, Freightliner, Labre and Mcneilus Trucks/Bodies with Detroit and Cummins engines (ISX, ISL, L9, DD13)
- Fabricate and weld bodies of McNeilus side loader garbage trucks
- Conduct hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on complex refuse systems
- Rebuild packing systems on Labrie and Heil truck bodies
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment: skid steer, backhoe, and John Deere 325K front loader
- Perform brake replacements, adjust slack adjusters, and service air brake systems
- Transport fleet vehicles for service and dealer warranty work
- Utilize diagnostic software for Cummins engines to recalibrate systems, adjust calibrations, and force regenerations
- Utilize Cummins Insite, Jaltest diagnostic software, and Allison transmission software for thorough diagnostics
- Fill in as acting foreman during supervisor absences: assign work, prioritize urgent repairs, order parts, and submit purchase orders
- Ensure efficient shop operations and proper task distribution among mechanics
- Serve as certified forklift trainer, instructing safe operation practices for municipal employees
Warehouse Associate
Dawn Foods
Edison, NJ
- Constructed and organized pallets of inventory prioritizing load stability and safety.
- Loaded and unloaded freight for accurate inventory management, and timely deliveries.
- Operated a forklift and a floor jack for material handling and warehouse operations.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to support efficient warehouse operations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily shipping and receiving deadlines.
- Maintained inventory accuracy using scanning technology and manual counts.
Education
High School Diploma - Welding, Auto Repair
Piscataway Vocational High School
Piscataway, NJ01.2010
Skills
- Gas and diesel engine diagnostics and repair
- Aviation turbine engine and helicopter systems maintenance
- Cummins and Detroit Diesel engine experience (ISX, ISL, L9, DD13)
- Hydraulic and pneumatic system repair
- Fabrication and welding (MIG, stick)
- Heavy equipment operation: skid steer, backhoe, front loader (John Deere 524K)
- Brake systems, suspensions, and alignments
- Preventive maintenance scheduling and execution
- Small engine and fleet maintenance
- Use of diagnostic tools and software
- Shop management and team leadership
- Parts ordering and purchase order processing
- Workload planning and prioritization
- Air conditioning systems
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Vehicle inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Conducted base and installation security operations to maintain safety and enforce regulations
- Trained in military law, detainee handling, and security procedures
- Responded to emergency situations, including alarms, intrusions, and disorderly conduct, training
- Operated military vehicles and communications equipment for patrol duties
- Qualified with multiple firearms and less-lethal weapons systems
- Applied crowd control and area security tactics
- Maintained high physical readiness and situational awareness under stress
- SECRET SECURITY CLEARNANCE - ACTIVE
Certification
- CDL Class B License
- U.S. Army Blackhawk Repairer (15T MOS)
- Military Police (31B MOS)
- Certified Forklift Trainer (Edison Township)
- Certified Forklift Driver (U.S. Army)
- Stemco Wheel End Installation
- Stemco Heavy Duty Brakes and Automatic Brake Adjuster Maintenance
Timeline
15T UH-60 Black Hawk Repairer | Formerly 31B Military Police
U.S. Army National Guard
10.2023 - Current
Mechanic / Acting Foreman
Edison Township
09.2011 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Dawn Foods
High School Diploma - Welding, Auto Repair
Piscataway Vocational High School