Accomplished Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic with extensive experience in the Army Reserves and Department of Defense, specializing in heavy equipment repair and maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and safety protocols, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. Proven track record of enhancing equipment serviceability, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Performs duties assigned in preceding skill level, supervises and provides technical guidance to lower grade Soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties; conducts in-process inspection/troubleshooting procedures during repair and overhaul of engines, transmissions and power train major assemblies and components, hydraulic systems and fuel system components; supervises recovery team performance of wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
Performs field level maintenance on automotive wheeled vehicles; wheeled vehicle operations; introduction to troubleshooting; fuel system maintenance; electrical system maintenance; power train maintenance; chassis, suspension, and steering maintenance; brake maintenance; preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS); common maintenance subjects; TMDE; publications; maintenance forms; use and care of tools/power tools; shop safety; maintenance discipline; information systems security; physical fitness; use of Soldier's Manual and 40 warrior tasks and 9 battle drills
Maintains wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment systems by inspections, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, adjusting, and testing parts and systems; responsible for maintenance support for 6 vehicles valued at $775,834; also responsible for the use and readiness of two general mechanic's toolkits and a Standard Automotive Tool Set (SATS) Trailer with a total value of $220,830; when necessary leads Company vehicle recovery operations.
Responsible for the maintenance of 25 wheeled vehicles and 15 generators worth over $1,000,000; supervises, trains, advises, and professionally develops 3 subordinates; performs unit maintenance related administrative functions and supervises preparation of records and reports; plans and organizes work area layout to gain maximum efficiency and productivity; establishes safety procedures and inspects work area for safe physical and environmental factors; supervises on-the-job training.
Serves as a Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic for a Non-Division Maintenance Company in the Corps Support Battalion at the National Training Center; provides maintenance support for the unit, nine tenant units, the National Training Center and rotation units regeneration; responsible for training, professional development, welfare, morales, quality of life and discipline of 9 soldiers; responsible for the accountability and serviceability of four pieces of wheeled equipment and seven general mechanic tool kits valued in excess of $600,000.
Serves as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic and a Squad Leader on a Combat Repair Team, in support of 2nd Battalion 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division; maintains hazmat, TMDE, unscheduled services, and the Quality Assurance/Quality Control on organizational and direct support maintenance for 74 Strykers, 40 wheeled vehicles, and over 400 pieces of communication and weapon systems; responsible for the serviceability and accountability for over $ 1.6 million worth of tools and equipment; responsible for the health, welfare and professional development of four Soldiers.
Reservist working as a Civilian under the prerequisite of maintaining Army Reserve membership on behalf of the Department of Defense (DOD). Main duties include but not limited to the troubleshoot, repair, modification and maintenance on a variety of heavy mobile equipment, such as: construction, industrial, combat, tactical, and powered support equipment. Such equipment including bulldozers, graders, tractors, trucks, tracked recovery vehicles, ambulances, generators and forklifts.
Additional responsibilities included the removal and replacement of major systems or components of equipment to include power packs, transmissions, transfers, gear reduction units, injector pumps, air conditioners, fuel pumps and alternators. As well as make idle speed, current, brake, and transmission linkage adjustments.
Performed initial and in-process inspections; perform mechanical diagnostics and troubleshoot to localize defects and determine cause of malfunction; perform mechanical maintenance on defective parts; and perform minor body work. As well as provide technical assistance to unit personnel and operate motor vehicles to perform the duties of this position all while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Combat Life Saver Certified (CLS)
Operation of Heavy Equipment
Troubleshoot Heavy Equipment
Ability to follow Strict Safety Protocols
Repair and or replace Heavy Equipment
Able to life more than 80 pounds
Able to work in uneven terrain
Strong verbal comprehension skills
Strong Communication Skills
Strong Reasoning Skills
Knowledgeable of wearing and using protective equipment Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and walk for long periods of time
Ability to work in all weather conditions