Ralph Abbott

**** *. ******* ****** **. *, Holland, MI. 49424

1-708-***-****

acq0gy@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Hard working mechanic with over 20 years of industry experience in a fast paced, high volume atmosphere. Motivated, reliable, productive and consistently delivering high quality service.

Drivability / Engine Performance

Engine Repair

Electrical / Electronic Systems

Manual Drive Train & Axles

Heating / Air Conditioning

Welding

Brake Systems

Suspension and Steering

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brinks, Chicago, IL

Lead Mechanic

September 2009 – Present

Responsibilities:

Maintain parts inventory for garage

Work with outside vendors for repair maintenance

Repair and maintain engines in trucks, cars and construction machinery

Replace Alison transmission and repair drive trains, suspension and steering systems

Complete brake overhauls

Welding

Repair electrical systems

Experience with but not limited to the following types of equipment and vehicles: Cambli and Griffin bodied trucks with international frontends

Coca- Cola, Niles, IL

Mechanic

October 1999 – October 2009

Responsibilities:

Repair and maintain engines in trucks, cars and construction machinery

Repair and replace drive trains, suspensions and steering systems

Complete overhauls

Welding

Repair electrical systems, heating and air conditioning systems

Experienced but not limited to the following types of equipment and vehicles: 30 12 cells Heese Walkies, 4 Tennent Floor Scrubbers (2000-2005)

Approximately 150 different types of vehicles

Larry’s Cartage Co, Inc. Burr Ridge, IL

Mechanic

June 1998 – September 1999

Responsibilities:

Preventative maintenance on 30 CH model E7 series engines with horsepower 300, 10 R models with E7 series engines horsepower 500

Replace clutches and repair drive trains, suspension and steering systems

Complete brake overhauls

Welding

Repair electrical, heating and air conditioning systems

Responsible for 53 ft. chassis trailer repairs and misc. shop duties

Toys R Us, Joliet, IL

Mechanic / Spotter

February 1992 – March 1999

Responsibilities:

Preventative maintenance on L10 International trucks with L10 series engines with horsepower 260, 4 Freightliners with 10 series, 300 HP engines. Overhauling L10 series engines with horsepower range 260-300

Replace clutches and repair drive trains, suspension and steering systems

Complete brake overhauls, repair electrical, heating and air conditioning

Responsible for all trailer repairs and misc. shop duties

EDUCATION

John F. Kennedy, Chicago, IL

High School Diploma

1986

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES

Electrical System Failure Analysis

Refrigerant Recycling and Service Procedures Certificate

Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Air Brake / ABS System Failure Analysis Certificate

Brake Repair and Environment Awareness Seminars

REFERENCES

References are available upon request

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