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Objective
Seeking a position in tractor trailer / heavy equipment maintenance and repair where challenges and opportunities are a match to my wide range of skills.
Summary of Skills
Over 25 years experience in automotive, heavy equipment, and tractor / trailer repair, maintenance, and rebuilds. Repair, maintenance, and diagnostics on all types of heavy equipment / tractor trailer in shop and field service. Rebuild on all types of engines to include Caterpillar, Cummins / Detroit, John Deere, manual transmissions, axels, undercarriages, and hydraulic components. Repair of air conditioning systems, brakes, electrical and all basic vehicle maintenance.
Professional Experience
Head Mechanic April 2007 to Present
BT Grading - Statham, Georgia
* Repaired and maintained heavy construction equipment in shop and field.
* Supervised and maintained a landscaping and pipeline crew of six.
* Performed complete rebuild of diesel engines.
* Repaired hydraulic systems, undercarriages, brake systems, electrical systems, manual transmissions, cooling systems, turbo systems, exhaust systems, steering systems, drive line systems, and axels.
* Repaired and replaced all types of diesel fuel systems.
Field Mechanic February 2006 to April 2007
B&C Truck Repair – Campton, Georgia
* Repaired and maintained heavy construction equipment and tractor / trailer in shop and field.
* Performed complete rebuild of diesel engines.
* Repaired hydraulic systems, undercarriages, brake systems, electrical systems, manual transmissions, cooling systems, turbo systems, exhaust systems, steering systems, drive line systems, and axels.
* Repaired and replaced all types of diesel fuel systems.
Head Mechanic March 2004 to February 2006
Hardy Chevrolet – Gainesville, Georgia
* Performed engine rebuilds on medium duty trucks.
* Repaired and maintained brake systems, air conditioning systems, hydraulic systems, manual transmissions, cooling systems.
* Performed basic vehicle maintenance.
* Inspected new vehicles for clearance to sell.
* Maintained and repaired city school buses.
* Performed diagnostics on medium duty trucks and heavy tractor / trailer equipment.
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Head Mechanic January 2003 to March 2004
Petro – Carnesville, Georgia
* Repaired and maintained public and private operated tractor / trailer vehicles.
* Performed DOT inspections.
* Repaired brake systems, electrical systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, air conditioning systems, and fuel systems.
* Repaired and replaced tractor / trailer tires in shop and field.
* Maintained inventory of vehicle equipment and parts.
Head Mechanic / Supervisor December 1995 to January 2003
Delta Machine Products – Lawrenceville, Georgia
* Supervised an assembly line crew of eight.
* Dissembled and assembled fiber optic cable plows.
* Installed transmissions, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
* Installed engines, cooling systems, hydraulic hoses, tanks, and components.
* Built valve bodies and installed plows on assembly line.
Education / Training
April - June 2006 GM Service Technical College
Brake Systems: Hydraulic and ABS
Eaton / Spicer Manual Transmission / Driveline
Handheld Diagnostic Tools
Air Conditioning Systems
Skills
* Diagnostics systems and failure analysis
* Experienced in all fuel systems
* 3116 and 3126 Caterpillar fuel systems
* Wire welding and torching
* Experienced in a wide variety of machinery and vehicles
* Total engine rebuilds
* Ability to work in any environment
* Hydraulic systems
* Strong problem solving skills
* Commitment to top quality workmanship
* Excellent customer service
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