Justin Lindsey

Mobile Direct: ***-***- **** Phoenix, Arizona xmjtbb@r.postjobfree.com

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic & Industrial Equipment Service Technician with 16 years of extensive hands-on knowledge of Caterpillar, Cummins, Daimler, Detroit, Eaton, Freightliner, International Truck, John Deere, Kenworth, Mercedes, Peterbuilt, Rockwell, Sterling, Volvo and Western Star coupled with 8 years of Military Diesel Mechanic and Engineering experience.

Strong technical aptitude in all phases of the troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, service and maintenance of domestic and foreign diesel engines and industrial equipment from typical mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems repairs to more complex computerized high performance engine and hydrostatic transmission rebuilds.

Experience

Combs Construction Company – Phoenix, AZ May 2011 - Present

Asphalt Field Technician / Mechanic

Responsible for maintenance, repair and safe operation of Asphalt Paving equipment as well as mechanics field truck. ( Asphalt laydown machine, steel drum and rubber tire rollers, and various support and transport equipment).

Duties include traveling with paving crew to various jobsites in the southwestern United States, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of all components and systems related to asphalt equipment.

Order parts and maintain essential wear and replacement parts stock on mechanics service vehicle.

Provide these services to minimize downtime and cost, this includes planning services, repairs and rebuilds to coincide with normal downtime of equipment.

Perform repairs and services on various types of construction equipment in the company shop when not paving. (pressure washers, backhoes, scrapers, dozers, blades, water and transport trucks and trailers).

Accurate and timely reporting to supervisor of repairs completed or needed, as well as when and where the equipment will be working.

Coordinate with transport supervisor to ensure that the proper equipment is delivered to job sites.

Determine when to trade out equipment that cannot be repaired in the field or has exceeded it’s service life.

DOT Inspections on transport tractors trailers and service trucks.

Operate asphalt laydown equipment and labor behind paving machine when needed.

Self Employed August 2010 – May 2011

Performed maintenance and repair of customer owned vehicles, agriculture and construction equipment.

R.E. Monks Construction – Fountain Hills, AZ May 2008 – August 2010

Diesel Technology Mechanic & Industrial Equipment Technician

Responsible for performing consistent vehicle engine repair and equipment maintenance work as assigned and on time in accordance with our in-house and manufacturers' standards on a 500 piece mobile and base fleet of late model Tier II environmentally friendly Class 8 Tandem Axle Medium & Heavy Duty Diesel & Industrial Construction Equipment.

Equipment was utilized for public works projects and privately negotiated bid work consisting of Heavy Highway, Mass Grading & Site Control, Dams, Reservoirs, Flood Control, Landfills, Open Pit Mining, Heavy Earthwork and Specialty work.

I incorporate a state-of-art industry philosophy toward equipment maintenance, providing a solid basis for the timely completion of jobs utilizing optimum equipment availability and an unparalleled safety record with zero lost work time

Strong communications skills give me the ability to gather information and deal effectively with drivers and coworkers thus eliminating communication errors which resulted in lowered rework costs, operating costs and machine idle time

Knowledge of personal computer software applications and strong technical aptitude enables me to access and extract information from computer based technical reference materials and shop manuals

Technological expertise allows me to work with all forms of electronic diagnostic equipment

Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Perform DOT Inspections on class 8 transport vehicles.

Empire Southwest CAT – Phoenix, AZ Nov 2005 – May 2008

Field Service Planner – 2007- 2008

Diesel Mechanic – 2005 – 2007

Applied Service Management skills to write work orders and generate reports for engine parts ordering meeting both aggressive budgets and demanding schedules helping to avoid costly construction delays

Able to quickly mobilize and operate the equipment required to execute the project

Ability to provide flexible and adaptable work schedules

Repair, maintenance and rebuild of customer owned Caterpillar construction equipment. This includes all machine systems,(hydraulics, electrical, mechanical)

L & P Trucking – Surprise, AZ Nov 2004 – Nov 2005

Diesel Maintenance and Transportation Supervisor

Department of Defense – Phoenix, AZ Feb 2000 – Nov 2004

Diesel Engineer of National Guard road construction equipment

Military Experience

Arizona Army National Guard – Phoenix, AZ Nov 1998 - Nov 2004

259th Engineer

United States Army - Darmstadt, Germany Apr 1996 – May 1998

3rd & 5th Corps Support Command

596th Maintenance

Tracked Vehicle Recovery – Aberdeen, Maryland

Wheeled Vehicle Training -- Edgewood Proving Grounds, Maryland

Justin Lindsey

Professional Skill Development

Caterpillar Training Center – Empire Machinery, Mesa Az.

Course studies in Electronics, Powertrains and failure analysis.

March 2006

John Deere Training Institute – Moline, Illinois November 2002

Intensive computer, hands-on, classroom, and laboratory-based training

Universal Technical Institute – Phoenix, Arizona Jun 1995 – Mar 1996

Automotive, Diesel & Industrial Technology Combination

Advanced Diesel engine theory and design

Custom Training Group (CTG)

Applied Service Management

Promotion Fast Track

Scholarship Recipient

Certifications

Dust Control Compliance Training RULE 310 Comprehensive certification-Maricopa County

Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA)

Mobile Air Conditioning Certification HVAC and Cooling Systems

EPA Section 608 and 609 Refrigerant Certification

OSHA Safety Certified Loss Prevention Specialist

MOOG Front-End Certification

First Aid Certified

Related Skills

Experienced Arc and mig welder. Able to repair or fabricate, damaged and failed equipment components

References :

Dave Stubblefield

Technical supervisor

Qwest Communications

Phone 602-***-****

Wittmann,Az

Wendall Hall

Owner/Supervisor

Wendall Hall Construction

Phone: 575-***-****

Las Cruces, N.M.

Louie Huerta

Parts Department Supervisor

Empire Southwest

Phone: 602-***-****

Karl Weaver

Phone: 928-***-****

Florence, Az.

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