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Silas Bradle

Secor,IL

Summary

Motivated DPET (Diesel Powered Equipment Technology) student seeking employment in professional farm machinery repair shop. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Raised on farm, operating and working on equipment. Four years of experience running own mechanic business.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Blunier Implement, Inc.
Eureka, IL
10.2023 - Current
  • Investigated potential causes of engine malfunction by inspecting hoses, belts, lines.
  • Worked closely with other members of the shop team to complete repair jobs efficiently.
  • Assisted mechanics with overhaul and repair of transmissions and engines.
  • Performed routine maintenance functions on diesel equipment, forklifts and trailing equipment.
  • Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
  • Reconditioned and replaced pistons, bearings, gears and valves.
  • Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.

Service Technician

Self Employed Services
Secor, IL
09.2019 - Current
  • Performed oil changes, fluid checks and fills, brake jobs, and all other maintenance on automobiles, diesel trucks, and farm machinery.
  • Established a mechanic shop and operate on my own.
  • Supported cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible.
  • Reconditioned and repaired machine systems and components to return to operation.
  • Implemented troubleshooting tactics to identify causes of poor machine performance.
  • Traveled to customer locations to complete work.
  • Communicated with clients for outstanding customer service and to increase repeat business.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
  • Disassembled dysfunctional machinery to perform root cause analysis and repair machine.
  • Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
  • Estimated cost of labor and materials for projects and communicated value to clients.
  • Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
  • Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
  • Used Excel and ALLDATA software to bill customers and locate parts.
  • Rebuilt engine.
  • Replaced multiple engines and transmissions in vehicles.
  • Tire repair and replacement.
  • Repaired/recharged a/c systems.
  • Replaced clutches.

Builder and Mechanical Repair

Countryside Barns
Eureka , IL
07.2018 - 05.2021
  • Assisted builders with framing garden sheds and cabins.
  • Painted portable buildings.
  • Roofed buildings with metal or shingles.
  • Serviced equipment such as forklifts, diesel pickups, shed hauling trailers.

Service Technician

Bauman Trailer Sales
Eureka, IL
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Assisted lead mechanic with trailer repair such as breaks, wheel bearings, and electrical repairs.
  • Repaired and replaced tires for customers using tire machine and balancer.
  • Performed brake jobs and oil changes along with other small repairs on vehicles.
  • Ordered steel, fabricated and painted two tire storage racks for owner.

Farm Hand

Mark Schmidgall
Roanoke, IL
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Washed equipment.
  • Rock picked.
  • Sprayed weeds.
  • Mowed grass.
  • Pressure washed hog buildings.
  • Sorted hogs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Mechanics Technology

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Countryside Private School
Eureka, IL
08.2022

Skills

  • Equipment Inspection
  • Diagnostics Expertise
  • Installation and Repair
  • Scheduling and Coordination
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
  • Attention to Detail
  • Work with Minimal Supervision
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Welding Skills
  • Brakes and tires
  • Engine repair
  • Oil Changes
  • Fluid adjustments
  • Transmission service
  • Solid independent worker
  • Performance Improvement
  • Diesel Engine Repair
  • Parts Ordering
  • Cooling systems
  • MIG welding
  • Engine Rebuilds
  • Hydraulic systems

Timeline

Intern

Blunier Implement, Inc.
10.2023 - Current

Service Technician

Self Employed Services
09.2019 - Current

Service Technician

Bauman Trailer Sales
11.2018 - 06.2020

Builder and Mechanical Repair

Countryside Barns
07.2018 - 05.2021

Farm Hand

Mark Schmidgall
02.2018 - 10.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Mechanics Technology

Illinois Central College

High School Diploma -

Countryside Private School

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