Dynamic Service Tech and Fabrication Welder with a proven track record at Southeast Ky Truck Service, excelling in troubleshooting and optimizing hydraulic systems. Recognized for attention to detail and reliability, I effectively reduced equipment failures through proactive maintenance and inspections, ensuring peak performance and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Tech/Fabrication Welder
Southeast Ky Truck Service
03.2020 - 01.2025
Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring hydraulic dump beds to peak performance.
Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.
Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
Reduced equipment failures, conducting preemptive diagnostics and immediate rectifications.
Conducted detailed inspections of equipment to identify potential issues, preventing costly future repairs.
Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Optimized equipment performance by performing routine maintenance checks and promptly addressing issues as they arose.
Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
Construction Worker
Ky Property Management
03.2015 - 11.2020
Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Operated heavy machinery efficiently, ensuring timely progress on construction projects while minimizing risk of accidents or damage.
Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adjusting schedules and priorities accordingly.
Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
Skidder Operator
Neil Roark Logging
11.1998 - 09.2019
Strengthened relationships between logging crew members and operators through effective communication and collaboration, promoting a cohesive work environment.
Contributed to company profitability by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity targets while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards and environmental regulations.
Stacked logs onto trailers and trimmed ends.
Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of skidder machines according to job requirements, adapting quickly to new technology advancements within the industry.
Enhanced skidding efficiency by consistently maintaining and adjusting equipment for optimal performance.
Used heavy duty chainsaws to complete close-quarters work.
Lifted, moved and bunched felled trees using crawlers and tractors.
Loaded and unloaded felled logs to and from trailers.
Reduced downtime by performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on skidder machinery.
County Extension Agent for 4-H at University of KY Cooperative Extension ServiceCounty Extension Agent for 4-H at University of KY Cooperative Extension Service
Probation Parole Officer at Commonwealth of Kentucky- Department of CorrectionsProbation Parole Officer at Commonwealth of Kentucky- Department of Corrections