CHARLES R. REED II

**** ***** **** **. ( Eclectic, AL 36024 ( 334-***-**** (

abjk7b@r.postjobfree.com

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

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