MILES R. GOSSETT

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Pecatonica, IL 61063

Home: ***/***-****

Cell: 815/608-4943

Email: abhlwy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a maintenance position with a successful company with

new challenges and opportunities for advancement.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Water Management, Inc. (part-time) Mt. Morris, Illinois 10/2009

- Present

Maintenance Mechanic

Perform a variety of duties including construction, operation, repair,

maintenance and replacement of the Village of Pecatonica sanitary and storm

system, streets, parks, recreational and other public facilities.

Test water to insure safety levels are accurate.

Maintain and repair company vehicles and equipment.

Welding on various equipment as necessary.

On call for emergency situations such as water main breaks and snow

removal.

Equipment Depot Rockford, Illinois 11/1999 - 03/2009

Forklift Mechanic

Troubleshoot and repair wide range of equipment, including scissor lifts,

Boom trucks, lift gates, I-beam gantries, sweepers, scrubbers, vacuums,

skid loaders (Linde hydraulic drive units, Bobcats, Caterpillars, Clarks,

Mitsubishi, Hyster, Komatsu).

Inspect chain hoists, lift hoists, building, tools, air systems, electrical

systems and all moving equipment.

Perform stick welding on masts and carriages.

Assist in training entry level employees.

Accept work assignments pursuant to contracts.

J.L. Clark Rockford, Illinois 11/1991 - 11/1999

Maintenance Mechanic

Maintain and repair semi-automated equipment and machines, steam boiler,

heating systems, lift trucks, snowplows, lawn equipment, fire equipment,

sprinkler systems, chillers and setup of stamping dies.

Setup and perform preventive maintenance on range of machines such as punch

presses and roll threads.

Handled the fabrication of equipment modifications to upgrade systems.

Perform cost-cutting modifications that improve safety and increase machine

productivity.

Troubleshoot systems accurately and repair breakdowns quickly to maintain

operating efficiency.

Wisconsin Lift Truck Rockford, Illinois 01/1986 -

11/1991

Forklift Mechanic

Troubleshoot and repair wide range of equipment, including scissor lifts,

Boom trucks, lift gates, I-beam gantries, sweepers, scrubbers, vacuums,

skid loaders (Linde hydraulic drive units, Bobcats, Caterpillars, Clarks,

Mitsubishi, Hyster, Komatsu).

Inspect chain hoists, lift hoists, building, tools, air systems, electrical

systems and all moving equipment.

Welding on hangers and supports.

Assist in training entry level employees.

Accept work assignments pursuant to contracts.

EDUCATION:

2009 - Class B CDL

10/2004 - Carb Tier 2 Nikki Fuel Systems

03/2004 - Laptop Computer

09/2002 - CAT Computer LP Fuel Systems

10/2000 - Certified Welder - American Welding Services, Ltd.

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