Maintenance Manager

Samuel Brotherson

**** ***** *** **** 803-***-****

San Antonio TX 78252 abokeb@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

Seeking a progressively challenging position as an Equipment Mechanic.

Summary of Qualifications

. Over 19 years of experience serving in positions as manager of human

and material resources, construction and facility management and

maintenance operations

. Technical mechanical expertise in troubleshooting, repair,

maintenance, recovery, power generation, transport equipment and

operations

. Proven success in strategy planning, coordinating requirements and

leading large teams to project completion

. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent organizer and

analyst/strategist

. Possess Government Security clearance

. Awarded Mechanic's Badge

. 40 Hour OSHA Certification course

Professional Experience

Oshkosh Truck Corporation

Aug 2011 -

Field Service Rep

. QA/QC Manager, Supervises and Inspects completion of M-RAP Underbody

Installation Kit upgrade process

. Technical Inspector, heavy wheel mechanic, troubleshoots and repairs

various Equipment malfunctions

. Conducts full maintenance repairs on M984 HEMTT wrecker, M985 HEMTT

Cargo, Palletized Load systems and M987 HEMTT Fuel Tankers

. Oshkosh Truck Corporation Field Service Representative, Facilitator

and maintenance Technician

. Facilitates classes on the Safety aspects, Equipment characteristics,

and maintenance procedures on the M-RAP M-ATV, Cougar, Maxpro, RG-31

and RG-33

. Repairs all Battle Damaged MRAP Variants, to include Suspension

Rebuild, Frame removal and Installation, Air system routing and Engine

removal and Installation

. Diagnose and repairs Electrical malfunctions, brake system

maintenance, replaces starters, alternators, engine and drive train

components on Buffalo, RG-31, RG-33, Maxpro dash and Cougar 4x4 and

Cougar 6x6

. Replaced full body Armor, doors, belly plates and windows on the MRAP

M-ATV

. Worked on assembly line installing heavy Armor on the Navistar Maxpro

Dash International truck

. Completes Wheel alignment on heavy wheeled Vehicles making adjustments

to Toe and Camber

MPRI-L-3

Jan 2011 -

Jun 2011

Mentor/Tech Inspector

. Senior Maintenance Specialist,trains the local 203rd Afghan Army

(Brigade) on conducting and establishing safety and Maintenance

procedures

. Mentors 30 Afghan students (mechanics) on various types of Equipment

to include HMMWV, HEMTT, Ford Ranger, Light Equipment Tractor

Transporter, International Work star diesel DT 5500, Forklifts and

Bulldozers

. Supervised four local mechanics, conducting overhauls, preventive

maintenance checks and services, engine diagnostics and

troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, Brake

maintenance and repair and engine and transmission removal and

installation

. Tracks all warehouse parts, man hours of personnel, shop workload

while maintaining a safety conscious workplace

Coastal Insulation / Coastal Cleaning & Removal Services

Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

Manager/ Technician

. Warehouse / Equipment manager of 7 trucks, scheduling truck and spray

machine maintenance with service provider, such as oil change, brake

repairs, and tire repairs

. Rotation of spray trucks ensuring all trucks are running correctly,

and being serviced properly

. Full servicing of Air compressors, generators on all spray trucks as

needed

. Kept 100% accurate inventory of all tools and equipment assigned to

each truck

. Performed daily inventory of fiberglass and spray foam materials to

include weekly and monthly inventories while reordering as needed

. Received deliveries of spray foam and fiberglass, labeling containers

when received

Oshkosh Truck Corporation

Nov 2009 - Aug 2010

Field Service Rep

. Oshkosh Truck Corporation Field Service Representative, Facilitator

and maintenance Technician

. Facilitates classes on the Safety aspects, Equipment characteristics,

and maintenance procedures on the M-RAP M-ATV

. Diagnose and repairs Electrical malfunctions, brake system

maintenance, replaces starters, alternators, engine and drive train

components on Maxxpro Dash, Cougar 4x4 and 6x6, RG-31, RG-33 and

Buffalo

. Replaced full body Armor, doors, belly plates and windows on the MRAP

M-ATV

. Troubleshoot and repaired major components of the HEMTT M977 Cargo

Carrier, M978 Fuel tanker, M984 Wrecker and M985 Cargo Trucks

KBR

Mar 2009 -

Oct 2009

Inspector/Mechanic

. Mechanic/ QA/QC Heavy Equipments Inspector, performs inspections

required by the company or government on construction, heavy wheeled,

tactical and non tactical vehicles

. Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulics and electrical systems on

construction and material handling equipments

. Troubleshoots and Repairs electrical malfunctions, Brake systems and

air systems on Internationals, Kenworth, Iveco and Peterbilt tractor

line haul trucks and Trailers

. Removes and replaces Engine, Transmission Differentials and Final

Drives on heavy wheeled vehicles and Caterpillar Bucket Loader, 130G

Grader, 621Scrapers and D7G Bulldozers

. Heavy equipment mechanic, KBR, Afghanistan repairs and maintains a

variety of equipment to include cranes, road graders, bulldozers,

compressors and pneumatic tools

. Inspects, diagnose and repairs major components of the Oshkosh T-1500,

T-3000 series, freightliner and international fire trucks and

firefighting apparatus

. Promotes safety awareness and complies with all applicable safety

procedures and regulations

. Completed OSHA 30 Hour Safety course in Afghanistan

Big Red Incorporated

Sep 2008 - Feb 2009

Maintenance Technician

Serviced diagnosed and troubleshoot Material handling equipment, replaced

transmission clutch packs

Disassemble and Assemble Top lift container handling equipment and forklifts

for transportation on the road

Used power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, cranes, hoists, and hand tools,

such as pliers,

torque wrench, multimeter, wheel bearing sockets and wrenches changing all

fluids

Cummins Power South, Savannah, Georgia

Apr 2008 - Sep 2008

1 Maintenance Technician

. Serviced Recreational Vehicles and tractor trailors, Kenworth, Mack,

Volvo, Peterbilt and Freightliner, troulbleshooting, removing and

replacing Cummins engines, Transmissions and Drivelines

. Managed and maintained accountability and serviceability of equipment

valued over $1M

. Inspected, tested, and listened to defective equipment to diagnose

malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor

analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges; cleared faulty codes

. Used handtools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure

gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as

pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.

US Army, Fort Stewart, Georgia

Mar 2007- Apr 2008

Maintenance Shop Foreman

. Supervised, managed, and trained staff in counseling, performance

appraisals, awards, and disciplinary actions

. Conducted quality assurance inspections and staff assistance visits to

determine regulatory compliance or noncompliance

. Managed and maintained accountability and serviceability of equipment

valued over $150,000

. Replaced engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and clutches on M60, M54,

and M48 series (AVLB); replaced transmissions on the M113A3 Tracked

Vehicle and engines, transfers, steering columns and final drives on

M9 Armor Combat Equipment (ACE).

. Performed 100% vehicle inspection bi-annual and annual services on

vehicles, rotating tires, checking bearings, and changing all fluids

. Proficient in the repair and servicing of radiators, starters,

generators, tie rods, brakes, valve covers, CDR's, CV boots, geared

hubs on M998 series HMMV's, M977 HEMTT Cargo, M978 HEMTT fuel tanker,

M984 HEMTT Wrecker,and m985 HEMTT transporter, 1078 series LMTV,

FMTV, M900 series 5-ton vehicles where required

US Army, Camp Jackson, Korea

Nov 2005 - Mar 2007

Small Group Instructor

. Organized and served as facilitator and instructor for over 244

students

. Prepared students with knowledge and skills needed to operate

equipment and performed military related tasks

. Applied variety of instructional techniques including platform and

lecture/conference methods.

. Ensured unit training records, test results and reports were accurate

and submitted in a timely manner

. Demonstrated extensive practical knowledge on the methods and

techniques of presenting subject matter focusing on the operation,

maintenance, troubleshooting, program development, training and

management of vehicle maintenance and operations.

US Army, Iraq, Georgia and WA

Feb 1999 - Nov 2005

Batallion Motor Sergeant

. Troubleshot hydraulic and electrical systems on engineer equipment,

also on 4k-10k forklifts

. Diagnosed maintenance/repair issues on various series using

multimeters and STE/ICE

. Repaired electrical and mechanical systems using computerized

diagnostic equipment, technical manual and schematics

. Safely followed EPA and OSHA guidelines for repair and clean up of

spills, fluid disposal and repairs

. Operated an overhead crane and jack stands to properly set vehicles

and engines with zero safety incidents

. Maintained accountability of maintenance section, equipment, tools and

vehicles valued in excess of $25 million

. Organized and executed turn in of 1700 lines of excess supply and

equipment parts valued at $390, 000

. Supervised and performed the receipt, storage, issue, preservation,

inspection, packing, and accounting of repair equipment

. Prepared data input and output to assist in material management

. Compiled statistical warehouse data, warehouse refusals and stock

requirement

. Reviewed and verified quantities against bills of lading, purchase

requests and shipping documents

Education

Central Texas College Associates of Science, General

Studies Jan 2001 Killeen, TX

Training

M-RAP M-ATV FSR Course Oshkosh Truck

Corporation Aug 2011

M-RAP M-ATV FSR Course Oshkosh Truck

Corporation Nov 2009

Instructor/Trainer Course U.S. Army

Feb 2006

Battle Staff Course (Correspondence Course) U.S. Army

Mar 1999

Basic Leadership and Management Course U.S. Army

Sep 1995

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic's Course U.S. Army

Nov 1992

Heavy Tracked Vehicle Mechanics Course U.S. Army

Mar 1992

Primary Leadership Development Course U.S. Army

May 1992

Engineer Equipment Repairer U.S. Army

Aug 1987

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