Kirk C. Kotelman
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Objective
I am seeking a challenging and responsible position in the operations of Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Operator where I can maximize my 25 years of industry experience, leadership, communication skills and strong work ethic.
Skills and Knowledge
Michigan Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Double and Triple Air Brake endorsement.
25 years of experience in Heavy Equipment operations and repairs, construction, and maintenance work.
Member of the Operating Engineer’s Local 324 since July of 1997.
Member of Millwrights Local 1102 since January of 2013.
Experience with many areas of heavy equipment operation and maintenance. Including, but not limited to: Loaders, Dozers, Hydraulic Excavators, and Cranes, Conveyors, Lattice boom cranes, gas and Diesel trucks/Semi-trucks, dump/tri-axle dump trucks and boom trucks.
Mechanical maintenance of gas and diesel engines.
General welding knowledge.
Excellent work ethic and time management skills; can work independently and as a team member. Ability to show leadership, having several years of Foreman experience. Dependable, conscientious, and committed to driving successful results.
Job Experience
Edw. C Levy - Holly, Michigan
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Mechanic Class A
June 2014 – Present
Operator of Heavy Equipment loaders haul trucks excavators bull dozers
Plant maintenance & repair
Electrical repair
Mechanics
Member of Operating Engineers Local 324
City Of Detroit- Detroit, Michigan
Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic Class A
December 2015 – March 2016
Heavy-duty repair and maintenance
All City vehicles including, but not limited to: Light duty trucks, pick-ups, carts, street sweepers, trailers, industrial tractors, and med/heavy duty trucks.
Preventative maintenance inspections and repairs
Air and hydraulic brake repairs
Tire repairs, warranty procedures
Driveline, steering & suspension
Electrical trouble-shooting, AC
Elite Line Services - Carrollton, Texas
Mechanic Class A ELS Delta Airlines Metro Airport
January 2013 – June 2014
Ground support equipment and airport vehicle fleets.
Maintenance and preventative maintenance
Inspections
Electrical troubleshooting
Member of Millwrights Local 1102
Paragon Ready Mix - Shelby Township, Michigan
Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic Class A
February 2012 – December 2012
Electrical trouble-shooting, AC and other duties
Member of Teamsters Local 247 Diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty trucks.
Repairs included: Preventative maintenance inspections and repairs
Air and hydraulic brake repairs
Tire repairs, warranty procedures
Driveline, steering & suspension
Safway Services - Detroit, Michigan
Heavy Equipment Operator
November 2008 – February 2012
Operating Industrial & Rough Terrain Forklifts
Moving scaffolding parts to be built
Work for Detroit Edison during outages
Member of Operating Engineers Local 324
R&M Services- Warren Michigan – No longer in business
Field Technician / Foreman / Class A Mechanic
October 2001 – December 2006
Performing preventative maintenance on customer equipment
Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment
Completed each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner
Providing exceptional customer service
Work and managed workloads independently
Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork
Timesheets for a crew of 8-10 people
Supervision/Foreman of a crew of 8-10 people
Responsible for company vehicle and on-board parts inventory
Welding / Cutting
Fabrication work
Member of Operating Engineer Local 324
A.J. Williams-Melvindale, Michigan – No longer in business
Heavy Equipment Truck / Crane Mechanic
May 2001 – July 2001
Operate crawler crane and truck crane
Preventative maintenance
Maintenance of crane
Assemble and dismantle cranes
Foreman crew of 2-6 people
Member of Operating Engineer Local 324
July 1997 – October 1997
J.T. Crawford-Southfield, Michigan
Heavy Equipment Truck / Crane Mechanic Class A / Foreman
Repairing and maintaining large off-road equipment trucks and cranes
Diagnosing and repairing/correcting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems
Preventative maintenance, changing oil, batteries, lubricating,
Assemble and dismantle of cranes
Requisitioning parts and equipment
Foreman for crew of 4-8 people
Member of Operating Engineer Local 324
March 1998 – May 2001
Ric man Construction – Sterling Heights, Michigan
(586)- 685-1000
Heavy Equipment Operator
Loader operator
Loading trucks
Feeding main line
Main line layout
Blue print read
Member of Operating Engineer Local 324
Sole’ Construction- Westland, Michigan
Heavy Equipment Operator
October 1997 – April 1998
Main line layout
Reading blue prints
Commercial site prep
Utilities (water, sewer, storm, cut and fill grades)
Heavy Equipment loader, excavator, and bull dozer
Member of Operating Engineer Local 324
Blue Water Aggregates- Marysville, Michigan
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Mechanic
November 1993 – July 1997
Loading trucks with aggregate products
Welding
Maintenance of Cat End loaders
Installs, diagnoses, repairs, disassembles, assemble
Perform failure analyses of all equipment including: engines, hydraulics, and transmissions.
Remove, disassemble, and clean components.
Locate parts needed for repairs
Ordering parts
Clean equipment
Education
Operating Engineers Local 324 Training Center - Howell, Michigan
Industrial and Rough Terrain Forklift certification
St. Clair County Community College - Port Huron, Michigan
Welding, Mechanics, and Fire Fighting Training
St. Clair County Technical Center - Kimball, Michigan
Welding
Port Huron Northern High School - Port Huron, Michigan
Volunteer Experience
Grant Township Fire Department - Jeddo, Michigan
Captain and Firefighter
References
Tim Lalonde
1919 Kennedy Rd
St. Clair MI 48079
Retired Business Agent for Local 324
Scott Albany
3767 Abbottsford Road
Clyde Township, MI 48049
Carpenter Foreman, Fast Decks, Inc.
Anthony Fiscelli
770 Bunce
Marysville, Mi 48040
Detroit Edison, Linemen