Samuel Brotherson
**** ***** *** **** 803-***-****
San Antonio TX 78252 ********@*****.***
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