Diesel Technician

BRANDON J.K. BADE

**** *. ******* **. **********, WI 53546 ***********@*****.*** 414-***-****

SKILLS & ABILITIES

- Able to safely and cost effectively perform repairs on heavy duty OTR trucks and equipment

- Knowledgeable in parts and customer service related tasks that improve overall efficiency

- Experience servicing a wide variety of equipment such as cab over style box trucks, school buses, quad axle trucks, trailers & heavy machinery

- Leadership skills that provide easy shift changes and a smooth flowing work environment

EXPERIENCE:

DIESEL TECHNICIAN KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION OF PHOENIX, AZ 7/2012 – 8/2013

Maintained a fleet of over 250 OTR dual axle tractors. Responsibilities included periodic inspection of shop safety, servicing and repairing diesel engines or accessories, correcting drive ability or ride comfort concerns and keeping all vehicles compliant with D.O.T. regulations.

DIESEL TECHNICIAN BADGER TRUCK CENTER OF WEST ALLIS, WI 2/2014 – 9/2016

Oversee customers’ fleet condition and integrity. Intensive use of power equipment such as Oxy-Acetylene torches, grinders, welders & large band saws. Participation in dealership provided training & the use of online diagnostic web servers.

DIESEL/HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN LEMKE STONE OF LANNON, WI 9/2016 – PRESENT

Ensure miners will have reliable equipment in a fast paced and often times grueling environment. Maintain shop equipment such as large CNC saws & conveyors to keep them operational around the clock. Perform repairs to earth moving equipment as well as haul trucks to remain compliant with MSHA and DOT standards.

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, AVONDALE, AZ ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN DIESEL & INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Courses entailed Diesel Engines & Fuel Systems, Air Systems, Transmission & Driveline, Hydraulics, Intermediate & Advanced Electrical

LEADERSHIP

Single handedly responsible for maintaining two small shops that are used to upkeep front end loaders, forklifts, and tractor/trailer applications such as end dumps, flatbeds and stake side trailers. Research hard to find parts for equipment that is 25+ years old and maintain relationships with suppliers. Perform daily MSHA workplace examinations.

Previous leadership experience at Badger Truck Center includes temporarily filling in for the second shift supervisor during a 3 month leave of absence to handle customer relations and quality control.

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