SUMMARY
Versatile industrial professional with a strong technical education, an active Class A CDL, and roughly 9 years of combined technical field experience. Proven capabilities in automotive diagnostics, rapid roadside assistance, and heavy equipment operation (skid steers, excavators, telehandlers, forklifts).
Open to leadership roles, service advisory, or regional driving opportunities (home daily or out up to 3 days). A highly adaptable asset ready to optimize shop workflow or fleet logistics in the Bangor/Hermon corridor.
CORE STRENGTHS
Equipment Operation:
Proficient in operating skid steers (including trailer loading and grading), excavators, telehandlers, and forklifts for material handling and yard logistics.
Driving Flexibility:
Active Class A CDL; open to regional driving constraints requiring daily home time or short-haul turnarounds of up to 3 days out.
Industrial Training:
Formal technical education in heavy equipment mechanical systems and machine shop precision work.
Technical Versatility:
Roughly 9 combined years of shop diagnostics and fast-paced roadside troubleshooting.
Compliance-Minded:
Formally trained in state safety inspection regulations; preparing for the Maine State Inspection License exam.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Roadside Assistance/ Field Repair Technician
Provided rapid-response roadside assistance, performing on-site minor mechanical repairs, electrical troubleshooting, tire services, and jump-starts. Evaluated disabled vehicles under challenging field conditions to determine if assets could safely return to service or required towing. Managed direct customer and driver interactions, de-escalating high-stress situations with professional communication and clear expectations.
Automotive Service Technician
Diagnosed and repaired mechanical, electrical, and braking systems across diverse vehicle makes and models in a high-volume shop. Utilized advanced scan tools to interpret fault codes, reducing diagnostic turnaround times and improving shop efficiency. Prepared vehicles to meet rigorous state safety inspection criteria, ensuring complete regulatory compliance.
Commercial Driver & Equipment Operator
Transportation / Logistics / Construction
Safely operated Class A commercial motor vehicles, maintaining compliance with FMCSA and DOT workplace safety regulations. Utilized skid steers for precision grading and safe trailer loading/unloading operations. Operated excavators, telehandlers, and forklifts efficiently to manage yard inventory and support site logistics. Conducted rigorous pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, identifying and reporting mechanical defects early.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Program | Pittsburgh Job Corps
Machinist Program | Vo-Tech
General Educational Development | GED
Commercial Driver’s License: Active Class A CDL
Inspection Training: Formally trained in state motor vehicle safety inspection criteria.
TLDR
Mechanic/operator/driver/manual machinist seeking PT/FT employment. Prefer to use leadership skills for a rewarding management position vs technician position.
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