CHARLES R. REED II
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QUALIFICATIONS
Highly diligent professional with an extensive track record in repair,
maintenance, service, and support of heavy trucks and trailers for the U.S.
Army. Keen ability to work successfully under pressure while operating in
combat and peacetime environments. Solid supervisory experience gained
while managing a 23-person team of technicians. Directed repair and
maintenance of a fleet of 100 vehicles actively engaged in combat. Works
easily with all levels of individuals, both as a team member and leader.
Skilled in conducting inspections and scheduling maintenance.
Maintenance & Repair ( Troubleshooting ( Inspections ( Service & Support (
Heavy Trucks & Trailers
Built-in Test Equipment ( Diagnostic Tools ( Flow Charts & Schematics (
Diesel Engines
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY (1996-Present)
Maintenance Supervisor & Technician, Ft. Wainwright, AK, 1996-Present
Managed maintenance, service, and support of 65 STRYKER family combat
vehicles, 30 HEMTT family of tactical vehicles, 40 FMTV family of tactical
vehicles, and 100+ HMMWV family of tactical vehicles.
Directed 23 maintenance personnel in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
of all vehicle families.
Utilized built-in test equipment, specialty diagnostic tools, flow charts
and schematics, and IETM/TM manuals.
Conducted annual, semi-annual, and bi-annual inspections and services.
Orchestrated recovery of assets for any vehicle within the theater of
operation.
Led all aspects of maintenance and service of tracked vehicles such as M1A1
Abrams, M2A2 Bradley, M88 track recovery vehicle, and M577 & M113 armored
personnel vehicle.
M1ABRAMS EXPERIENCE
HULL AND TURRET
Full track maintenance, Change road wheels and arms, Change and fill hub
oil, Pull power pack to perform 10-30 level maintenance, Change oil
radiators and cooling fans, Changing transmission half shafts, Replaced
transmissions, Repaired and replaced final drives, Removing and changing
all seats,Remove and change dog house, Perform track PMCS and adjustments,
Replaced drive sprockets, Replaced torsion bars, Filled and replaced all
lubricants, Battery PMCS and replaced batteries, Replaced all periscopes,
Troubleshoot circuit breaker faults.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, Ft. Wainwright, AK & Iraq, 1996-Present
Deployed to Iraq in support of OIF to manage fleet maintenance of 100
tactical vehicles in a combat setting.
Steered a team of 15 soldiers and mechanics, including staff training and
development.
Spearheaded scheduled maintenance and services (PMCS) and unscheduled
maintenance.
Facilitated recovery operations to include towing, on-the-spot repairs, and
wrecker support.
Overhauled diesel engines, suspensions, drive-trains, and brake systems.
Removed and replaced engine assembly, transmission assembly, transfer case
assembly, driveline and half-shaft assemblies, hub assembly, suspension
assembly, cooling systems, and electrical systems.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course, 2008
Field Maintenance NET Course, STRYKER, 2004
Electric/Hydraulic Maintenance & Troubleshooting, 2004
FBCB2 Leader OPNET Course, 2004
Wrecker Equipment Training Operator Course, 2003
Tanker/Wrecker Maintenance Support Device, 2003
Maintenance Diagnostic Supervisor Course, 2002
Professional Leadership Development Course, 2001
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, 1997, Wetumpka High School, Wetumpka, AL
AWARDS & HONORS
Driver's Badge, for 12 months/8,000 miles with no accident or traffic
violations, 2004-2005
Mechanics Badge, 2004-2005
Army Commendation Medal, for exceptional service as a wheeled vehicle
technician, 1999-2002
Army Achievement Medal (3x), 2000-2001
U.S. Border Patrol Letter of Appreciation, Department of Homeland Security,
2005