Timothy Duke
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
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QUALIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS:
•Experienced Locomotive Mechanic and problem-solver;
•Capable of in-the field mechanical and electrical repairs;
•Short-line and industrial switching loco knowledge;
•Significant experience with EMD units/567 & 645 Series;
•Repair and troubleshooting aptitude includes all forms of heavy equipment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, TMS International
March 2017 – November 2017
Calvert, Alabama
•Handle mechanical and maintenance repair for John Deer and Caterpillar front-end loaders.
•Diagnose faults and malfunctions, test repaired equipment to proper performance.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Chipco, Inc.
November 2016 – March 2017
Mobile, Alabama
•Mechanical repair and maintenance for John Deer and Caterpillar front-end loaders.
•Diagnosed faults and malfunctions, tested and repaired equipment to proper performance.
Heavy Mobile Mechanic, Rail Link, Inc.
November 2011 – June 2016
Jacksonville, Florida
•Locomotive Manager and Road Mechanic for three location’s emergency breakdowns;
•Electrical troubleshooting and daily repairs;
•92 and 368-day locomotive inspections;
•Traction motor, main generator, wheel R&R.
Heavy Mobile Mechanic, Marine Corps Logistical Base
January 2009 – November 2011
Albany, Georgia
•Performed mechanical and machining work related to assembly of heavy duty engines;
•Disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, testing of various engines and sub-assemblies.
•Diagnose faults and malfunctions, test repaired equipment to proper performance.
•Work included: hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical components, electrical features and controls;
•Rebuilding of engines and sub-assemblies, fuel systems, pumps, hydraulic systems, brake systems, compressors, electrical systems, power generators, suspension systems, air intake and ventilation systems;
•Repaired, rebuilt and assembled final drives and angle drive gear boxes and frames.
Mechanic, Wright Turf
April 2008 – December 2008
Albany, Georgia
•Performed mechanical and electrical work on tractors, autos, front-end loaders and heavy equipment;
•Repaired and rebuilt: pumps, fuel systems, electrical systems, brake systems, transmission and cooling systems.
Locomotive Mechanic, East Coast Locomotive
September 2004 – February 2008
Albany, Georgia
•Mechanic for short line railroad; removal, inspection and replacement of: blowers, brakes, governors, fuel and oil pumps, radiators, injectors, piston rings, water pipes, lower inner seals, etc. of EMD 567 and 645 prime movers.
Mobile Locomotive Mechanic, Railserve, Inc.
August 2001 – August 2004
Atlanta, Georgia
•Used mechanical ability for repairing locomotive breakdowns;
•92 and 368-day maintenance;
•Oversaw 22 locomotives in 4 states;
•Ordered, shipped and received parts for breakdowns.
Automotive Mechanic, B&M Automotive
November 2000 – August 2001
Albany, Georgia
•Diagnose and repair issues on automobiles.
Locomotive Diesel Mechanic, Yadkin Valley Railroad
June 1994 – October 2000
Knoxville, Tennessee
•Repaired locomotive blowers, governors, fuel pumps, oil pumps, oil coolers, radiators, injectors, lower liner seals, water pipes, crank bearing baskets and oil lines to liners;
•Also handled prime mover overhauls on 567 and 645 EMDs.
EDUCATION:
•1984, Montezuma High School, Montezuma, Georgia
•1987, Albany Technical College, Albany, Georgia (no degree; 2000 semester hours)