TERRELL BRITTEN

*** ******** ** – FRITCH, TEXAS *9036

806-***-**** – abhu8z@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking an Equipment Manager or a Sales position with a dealership in

the Texas area.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

• 7 years managing mechanics and support staff

• Conducting equipment inspections and crane inspections

• Advanced knowledge of construction equipment

• Knowledge of oil sample reports and what they mean

• Track equipment utilization

• Proficient in Microsoft Word; Outlook; Excel

• Tracking equipment cost reports

• Develop good working relationships with equipment vendors

WORK EXPERIENCE

D.E. Rice Construction Company; Equipment Manager

2010 to Present

• Manage 4 mechanics, 2 oilers, 3 heavy haul drivers

• Conduct safety meetings with mechanics

• Authorize equipment repairs at shop and field levels

• Manage 200 pieces of rolling stock; equipment utilization

• Manage PM schedules and oil sampling

• Develop working relationships with vendors

• Good knowledge of DOT regulations

• OS/OW permits

Granite Construction Company; Lubbock Area Equipment

2006 to 2010

Superintendent

Manage 5 mechanics, 2 oilers; 200 pieces of rolling stock

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Attend daily work plan meetings

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Attend daily safety meetings with mechanics

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Schedule equipment repairs with Project Superintendents

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Authorize repairs at shop and field levels

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Maintaining equipment records

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Track cost reports and justify repairs to Corporate Equipment Dept.

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Develop equipment mechanics/training and support

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Develop relationship with local technical college

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Knowledge of DOT regulations

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Knowledge of company policies and procedures

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Develop working relationships with local vendors

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Conduct monthly project safety meetings/equipment

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Granite Construction Company; Mechanic Foreman

2003 to 2006

• Manage 5 mechanics’ work load

• Equipment inspections; crane inspections

• Recommend/schedule repairs with Equipment Superintendent

• Conduct daily safety meetings with mechanics

• Provide technical support to mechanics

• Manage PM schedules, monitor oil samples

• Write service repair summary reports

• Order parts from local vendors

• Develop good working relationship with Project Superintendents

Amarillo Road Company; Field Mechanic

1997 to 2003

• Repair/maintain equipment on project

• Recommend upcoming repairs

• Work with and develop other mechanics on project

• Order parts from local vendors

• Manage PM schedules; monitor oil samples

• Operator training as needed

1988 to 1997 Family Farm Producer

• Manage about 2000 acres of corn,milo and wheat

• Use of crop rotation and minimum tillage methods

• Recognized by Dekalb as top milo producer

• Maintain irrigation engines and all equipment

• Familiar with all types farm equipment

West Texas Equipment Company

1985 to1988

• Technician I repair of Cat Equipment

• Worked one year with Field and Shop Techs

• One year at valve bench and fuel and water pumps

Cat Certified in 3208 fuel systems

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Knowledge of all systems on CAT equipment

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Knowledge of all specialized CAT tooling

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EDUCATION

2006 to 2007 Attended AFA I and AFA II with CAT in Peoria, IL

2005 Bidwell and GOMACO paving class; learned setup and maintenance

1981 to 1983 Amarillo College; Graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in

Diesel

Mechanics

1981 Groom High School

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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