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Terry Shellenberger

Summary

Diligent Technician/Shop-Foremen with solid background in maintaining and repairing wide array of equipment. Proven track record of efficiently diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions. Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Equipment Technician

Deer Country Farm & Lawns
04.2021 - Current
  • Diagnose and Repair all systems from farm tractors, to compact construction equipment, and deal with Road-calls and face-to-face customer service jobs.
  • Leveraged strong problem-solving skills to quickly diagnose complex equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.

Large Equipment Mechanic

Cap Equipment Rentals
02.2015 - 04.2021
  • Do scheduled and non-scheduled repairs on equipment as needed. Rebuild engines on machines, Diagnose problems with the hydraulic systems, Electrical systems and any other system on the units that keep them operating properly. Perform road calls to job sites to repair or service the unit on that site. Service and maintain A/C systems on the equipment and all other company vehicles

Lead Mechanic

Silverite Construction Co.
06.2011 - 01.2015
  • Maintained a fleet of vehicles which consisted of 9 Tractors, 11 Trailers, 8 Dump Trucks and numerous other pick-ups and vans and cars for the company. Set up and coordinated all repairs made by outside vendors. Ordered all my own parts needed in the repairs of all the vehicles. Did road calls to repair the vehicles as needed.

Lead Mechanic

Florence Construction Co.
04.2009 - 06.2011
  • Maintained an older fleet of vehicles which consisted of 9 Tractors, 10 Trailers and 7 Dump Trucks. Did all scheduled and non-scheduled work needed to keep the fleet running. Scheduled work for one person under my supervision on a daily basis. Ordered all my own parts to maintain the fleet. Did all the road calls to keep the units running.

Mechanic

Michael's Garage
08.2008 - 04.2009
  • Maintained several different commercial fleets for outside companies. Performed PA State Inspection and repairs needed for vehicles to pass the inspections. Did diagnostics on multiple types of vehicles using several different brands of diagnostic computers.

Lead Mechanic

Fisher's Enterprises
06.2006 - 08.2008
  • Maintained several commercial fleets for outside companies. Performed PA State Inspections on vehicles and all repairs needed to pass the inspection. Rebuilt several types of diesel and gas engines, rebuilt manual transmissions. Fabricated parts for older vehicles to keep them road worthy. Do steel and alum. welding on whatever needed welding.

Painter

Wertman and Rosetti Painting
06.2004 - 06.2006
  • Main responsibilities were spraying and preparing materials needed for the jobs. Painted and stained items to customer's desires. Drove to different jobs to do needed work on that job. Maintained small equipment for the company to include sanders, air and air-less spray systems used in the day to day operations of the company. Did minor and some major repairs on the fleet of vans used by the company.

Second Shift Shop Foreman, Fleet Maintenance

Moyer Packing Co.
06.2004 - 06.2002
  • Main responsibilities as Foreman was to schedule work for all employees on my shift scheduled or non-scheduled repairs on fleet vehicles. Taught employees to properly use diagnostic computers and laptops in diagnosing and troubleshooting electronic engine repairs, also on ABS braking systems used on the trucks and trailers in the fleet. Duties also included daily data entry into the company computer system of all work and parts used on my shift. Maintained propane burner control systems used in the hot water tank systems on the vehicles.

Hydraulic Specialist

Structural Metal Fabricators
08.2001 - 06.2002
  • Installed hydraulic systems on specialized equipment from drawings and blueprints to customer's specs and design. Did Rand D on specialized equipment being developed by the company to be sold by the company. Maintained and serviced several tire companies hydraulically driven air compressor systems on all of their service vehicles.

Mechanic

Austin Fleet Maintenance
06.2001 - 08.2001
  • Repair vehicles for fleets

Third Shift Mechanic

Phillips Services Corp.
02.2000 - 06.2001
  • Perform scheduled and non-scheduled repairs in the day to day operations of all equipment used to collect hazardous waste.

Tech 1

Penske Truck Leasing
02.1999 - 02.2000
  • Perform scheduled and non-scheduled repairs on leased vehicles. Perform road calls for Penske's S.O.S. road service system.

Lead Second Shift Mechanic

Austin Fleet Maintenance
06.1998 - 02.1999
  • Perform scheduled repairs on commercial fleet vehicles for outside companies.

Shop Foreman, Fleet Maintenance Shop

Waste Management of Allentown
12.1996 - 06.1998
  • Main responsibility was to assign work for all three shifts in the shop. Maintained the electronic scale systems used in the day to day trash collection on front load trucks. Did payroll for all employs under my supervision a weekly basis. Did all the road calls in the shop for break downs on equipment. Performed employee evaluations and performance reports through the year.

Mechanic

Republic Environmental Systems
06.1992 - 12.1996
  • Maintained and repaired various types of trailers used in the collection of hazardous waste. Maintained a fleet of roll-off cans used in day to day operation of the company.

NCOIC Vehicle Maintenance

United States Air Force
06.1983 - 06.1992
  • Ran a small vehicle maintenance shop with peace time and war assets on base. Coordinated all repairs with outside vendors and all parts ordered for the fleet repairs. prepared and submitted my annual operating budget for three years. Performed all data entry into a Air Force computer operating system. Sent off monthly and Quarterly reports to higher command. performed evaluations on all military and civilians under me.

Education

High School - Commercial Art

Dieruff H.S.
Allentown, PA
01.1983

Skills

  • Equipment Repair
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Computer skills
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Welding techniques
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Clean driving record
  • Installation and repairs
  • Testing and troubleshooting

Interests

  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Cooking
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Video Gaming
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things

Timeline

Farm Equipment Technician

Deer Country Farm & Lawns
04.2021 - Current

Large Equipment Mechanic

Cap Equipment Rentals
02.2015 - 04.2021

Lead Mechanic

Silverite Construction Co.
06.2011 - 01.2015

Lead Mechanic

Florence Construction Co.
04.2009 - 06.2011

Mechanic

Michael's Garage
08.2008 - 04.2009

Lead Mechanic

Fisher's Enterprises
06.2006 - 08.2008

Painter

Wertman and Rosetti Painting
06.2004 - 06.2006

Second Shift Shop Foreman, Fleet Maintenance

Moyer Packing Co.
06.2004 - 06.2002

Hydraulic Specialist

Structural Metal Fabricators
08.2001 - 06.2002

Mechanic

Austin Fleet Maintenance
06.2001 - 08.2001

Third Shift Mechanic

Phillips Services Corp.
02.2000 - 06.2001

Tech 1

Penske Truck Leasing
02.1999 - 02.2000

Lead Second Shift Mechanic

Austin Fleet Maintenance
06.1998 - 02.1999

Shop Foreman, Fleet Maintenance Shop

Waste Management of Allentown
12.1996 - 06.1998

Mechanic

Republic Environmental Systems
06.1992 - 12.1996

NCOIC Vehicle Maintenance

United States Air Force
06.1983 - 06.1992

High School - Commercial Art

Dieruff H.S.
Terry Shellenberger