John Andersen
Vass, NC *****
Phone: 910-***-****
******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a secure position in the Mechanical Technician field working with heavy
equipment where I can further my knowledge and experience to enhance a companies
growth and development while ensuring a quality experience for the customer.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Taking the basic skills of a mechanic and striving through personal experience to continue
learning more.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
November 2003 Port Albany Ventures Albany, NY
Stevedore/Heavy Equipment Technician
to
Present
Off loading and loading of comadeties such as Salt,Boxcite,Gypsum,Millscale,Meed,
Steel,Stone and Scrap.Onsite diagnosis/repairs to equipment system failure such as
hydraulic,electrical,starting,charging,engine,transmissions,steering as well as other tasks
that would be intailed in the safe operation of offloading steamship vessels and loading of
barges. Equipment being used and serviced is as follows: Gehl skid steers, JD120, PC750,
PC600, PC650 Excavators, 5 ea 50 ton pay haulers, WA380, WA500 kamatsu wheel
loaders, and various pieces of equipment from a shop welder to a crane barge,a wide variety.
I have also developed various welding skills.
May 2004 Rens., NY
Primms, LC
to Diesel Technician and HVAC Technician
2005
Maintained trailer fleet used by Garalick Farms. Performed diagnosis and repair on refrigeration
units. Performed diagnosis and repair on all power and trailer units such as air brakes lighting,
starting,charging,heating and cooling systems. Engines,transmissions, diferentials as well as
prevenitive maintenace to keep the fleet up and running properly.
May 1998 Krisway Truck Leasing, Inc Schodack, NY
to Lead Refrigeration Technician
2004
Maintained trailer fleet of 200 plus units used by Hannaford food and Hutchins trucking.
Performed diagnosis and repair on Carrier and Thermoking refrigeration units. Performed
diagnosis and repair on all power and trailer units such as refrigeration systems, air brakes,
lighting, starting, charging cooling and heating systems. Engines, transmissions, differentials as
well as other tasks at time of dispatch to ensure timely delivery of product. Coordinate repairs of
breakdowns through computer systems by corresponding with a variety of vendors though-out
northeast and south for timely repairs. Maintain shop and shop equipment respond to off/on duty
road call through-out the northeast.
January 1997 J.P. Keegan Trucking Schodack, NY
to Head Maintenance Technician
May 1998
Similar to above
December 1993 Ryder Truck Rentals Rotterdam, NY
to Technician II mechanic
December 1996
Simalar to above
January 1994 Biondi Rigging Kingsbury, NY
to Part time Rigger,Mechanic and Fabricator
October 1996
Loaded and hauled 50,000 pound safety shelters to maintain tops such as Pico, Jay and Willard
for Bell Atlantic and NYNEX Mobil. Utilized safe delivery techniques such as chaining, shackling
in moving large pieces of equipment and machinery. Repaired transport vehicles such as D3-D8
bulldozers on treacherous job sites. Maintained, serviced and repaired a variety of heavy pieces
of moving equipment such as a 1996 Ladis boom crane.
May 1992 Flynn's Auto Parts Troy, NY
to Stock and Counter Salesman
October 1993
Responsiible for receiving and organizing store stock. Presented neat stockroom and front
counter. Utilized knowledge of stock parts for customer needs. Cashed out at end of day and
closed down store.
EDUCATION:
1987 LaSalle Institute Troy, NY
High School Diploma
Graduate with the rank of Master Sergeant
Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY
Electriccal Constuction & Maintenance
1987-88 3 Semesters
AIT,US ARMY FT.Knox, KY
MOS 63T10 Bradlely Fighting Systems Mechanic
1988-1991
Hotel 8, US ARMY FT.Konx, KY
Certified Heavy Equiptment Recovery
1988-1991
HVCC Troy, NY
BA degree automotive Technologies
4 semesters
Thermal King Training School Guilderland, NY
certificate of completion HVAC
SKILLS:
Certified Refrigertant Technician for small, high pressure and very high pressure systems.
Hold Class A Commercial Driver's License
KEYWORD SUMMARY:
Military Service 1988-1991
63T10 Bradley fighting Vahicle Systems Mechanic, U.S. Army
Worked on track and wheeled vehicles in capacities such as troubleshooting, diagnosis,
recovery, repairs and inspections. Ensured all units were always battle ready. E4 Squad
leader with service in the Persian Gulf, received Army accommodation and Army
achievement medal for dedicated service during Desert Storm, with Honorable discharge at
the end of tour.