TONY E. ROWANS
Summary
Seeking a job in the Cable Television or Satellite Technician Hardworking bringing 20+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Organized Cable TV Technician with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. Skilled Maintenance Technician adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering 23 years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician 2
Great Dane Central Fabrication
04.2022 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Brakes and Alignment Specialist
Great Dane Manufacturing
11.2015 - 04.2022
- Set brakes and align trailers to meet specs, operated 910 lite check machines ensure trailers past DOT specs.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
Facility Maintenance Worker
Employment Plus/Sony DADC
10.2012 - 11.2015
- Contributed to smooth operations within the facility by promptly addressing any maintenance requests or concerns from staff members.
- Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
- Maintained building cleanliness and appearance through regular cleaning, painting, and minor cosmetic repairs.
- Provided a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and procedures during all maintenance activities.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards.
Cherry picker
Staples Distribution
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Picked orders for stores, drove an electric pallet jack, forklift, ready reach
- Worked in shipping loading trucks.
- Handled fragile items with care while using the cherry picker to minimize product breakage rates during transport or staging processes.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and inspecting cherry picker equipment regularly.
- Attended regular safety trainings and meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices for operating cherry pickers safely and efficiently.
- Completed daily pick lists accurately, ensuring all items were properly retrieved for shipment preparation.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating cherry picker machinery for accurate and timely order fulfillment.
Road Runner Technician
Time Warner Inc
03.2007 - 05.2010
- Handled video, phone, INTERNET service calls and installations of service
- Spliced hardline, conducted CLI testing and repairs
- Check amplifiers for signal quality, and routine plant maintenance
- Performed FSM calibration and repairs and system problems.
- Responded proactively to requests from supervisors and peers alike, displaying strong problem-solving abilities.
- Managed time efficiently while juggling multiple duties under tight deadlines, resulting in consistent performance.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with clients, fostering positive relationships.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and effectively, showcasing resilience even during challenging times.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
- Optimized system performance through thorough testing, analysis, and adjustments as needed.
Headend Technician 1
Charter Communications
01.2003 - 03.2007
- Maintained headend, satellite receivers, modulators, integrated receiver decoders, IRT's, power supplies, audio & video levels
- Performed EAS testing on a weekly basis
- Performed SQM, SSM, HVQM's and system maintenance
- Responsible for the distribution of off-air, satellite, microwave, and fiber optic transmissions
- This includes installation, construction, operation and repair of all equipment associated with the headend and signal distribution network
- Safety coordinator helped with training and TQA's
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Satellite Technician
Video Tech
08.2006 - 03.2007
- Retail installer for Direct TV, and Dish Network, installed appliances, installation of surround sounds, televisions, security cameras, TV towers and service calls
- Gave customers accurate quotes on satellite repair and installation packages .
- Set up and programmed devices and educated customers on use.
- Stayed up-to-date on changes in technology to offer customers updated equipment and provide accurate and thorough operation demonstrations.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues in order to determine appropriate repair procedures.
- Fed cables through access holes, attics and floor spaces.
- Maintained excellent levels of customer service by efficiently meeting customer needs for all types of satellite systems.
Ics/produce associate
Walmart Supercenter
03.2002 - 01.2003
- Unload trucks, stock groceries, operate forklift
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient, friendly service and maintaining a clean, organized produce section.
- Ensured freshness and quality of products by conducting regular inspections and removing expired or damaged items promptly.
Locater
Mastic
12.2000 - 01.2002
- Responsible for locating underground utilities, including fiber, helped on trenching and boring crew.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through effective communication and consistent delivery of accurate locates.
- Enhanced workplace safety with strict adherence to company guidelines, OSHA regulations, and local laws.
- Collaborated with construction crews for successful completion of projects while minimizing risk to underground assets.
- Located underground utilities accurately by using advanced equipment and mapping techniques.
- Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
- Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
- Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
- Identified depths of water, sewer, gas, cable, oil and electric lines using [Type] equipment.
Cable Technician
Galaxy
08.1998 - 12.2000
- Handled service calls, splicing hard line, PM Maintenance
- Handled emergency repairs quickly to minimize downtime and restore full service as soon as possible.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
- Maintained safety standards during installations, reducing the incidence of workplace accidents.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently troubleshooting and resolving cable-related issues.
- Coordinated with customers to meet needs and requirements swiftly and to high standards.
- Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
09.1994 - 08.1998
- RSR driver, Putaway freight, moved freight from assembly line to shelves
- Worked in shipping and receiving loader/unloader
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Cable Technician
K-W1/MW1 Cablesystems
09.1984 - 04.1994
- Handled service calls, installs, splicing, aerial and underground maint:
- Responsible for 13 small systems plant and headend included
- Performed routine maint: ext:
- Handled emergency repairs quickly to minimize downtime and restore full service as soon as possible.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
- Maintained safety standards during installations, reducing the incidence of workplace accidents.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently troubleshooting and resolving cable-related issues.
- Operated equipment, vehicles, and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained detailed records of all cabling and telecommunications activities and equipment.
- Managed scheduling requirements effectively, ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks and appointments.
- Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Central High School
Evansville, IN06.1983
Skills
- Headend technician1
- Pole climbing
- Road runner technician
- Forklift operator / Cherrypicker
- Electric Pallet jack
- Ready Reach
- Brakes and Alignment Specialist
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Building Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
Licensescertificates
- Pole Climbing, Galaxy Communications, 11/1999, 11/2000
- IR Technician 2, K1 Cablesystem, 10/1985, 07/1992
- Pole Climbing, K1 Cablesystem, 09/1984, 09/1995
References
- Jack MCEnenry, Production Manager, Sony DADC, Terre Haute, IN, 47802, 856-889-8705, Supervisor, 2
- Erika Weston, Terre Haute, IN, 812-239-2257
- Walter Rider, Evansville, IN, 812-760-7382 Personal
Timeline
Maintenance Technician 2
Great Dane Central Fabrication
04.2022 - Current
Brakes and Alignment Specialist
Great Dane Manufacturing
11.2015 - 04.2022
Facility Maintenance Worker
Employment Plus/Sony DADC
10.2012 - 11.2015
Cherry picker
Staples Distribution
05.2010 - 10.2012
Road Runner Technician
Time Warner Inc
03.2007 - 05.2010
Satellite Technician
Video Tech
08.2006 - 03.2007
Headend Technician 1
Charter Communications
01.2003 - 03.2007
Ics/produce associate
Walmart Supercenter
03.2002 - 01.2003
Locater
Mastic
12.2000 - 01.2002
Cable Technician
Galaxy
08.1998 - 12.2000
Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution Center
09.1994 - 08.1998
Cable Technician
K-W1/MW1 Cablesystems
09.1984 - 04.1994
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Central High School
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