JOSHUA J.T. BEST, SR.
Williston, North Dakota 58801
701-***-**** cell # 760-***-****
**********@*****.***
I am a dependable professional with 25+ years experience in providing effective support. Possess the highest degree of integrity, supported by a flawless record of maintaining confidentiality. I am adaptable to changing situations and flexible about working overtime. I am a certified welder fabricator, i am proficient in arc welding, mig and tig welding, air arc and plasma cutting. I am also D.O.T certified inspector for annuals and air brakes.
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Currently a TSgt in the Air Force Reserve.
• Manages a squadron Airmen.
• Completed Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at the top of the class SALARY AND HOURS
• I am looking for a full time, 40 hours a week, position.
• Salary desired $35-$45hr
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United Rentals. 2015-Present
$31.75 hr
Maintains all company rental equipment to include diesel powered light towers to John Deere 544 loaders . certified ton work all areal equipment to include John Deere and Bobcat skid steers. i am the hard down mechanic and welder. I am qualified on Doosan loaders, excavators and dozers, I am tier 4 compliant to include air conditioning service. I am very knowaldable on JLG, Geinee, and Skyjack. I am a structure certified welder. United Pulse Trading, Williston North Dakota. 2014-2015 701-***-****
$40.00 hr
Maintained all company vehicles ranging from gas to Diesel engine. Welds and fabricates all new mounting of electric motors/gear boxes. Leads maintenance team to repair all equipment in the grain processing plant Safety captain for the plant
Union Pacific Railroad, Colton California 2010- 2014 909-***-****
• Maintains diesel Units of varying models and engine makes.
• Extensive knowledge in 450 hp General electric tier 3 engine Rio Tinto, Boron California 2008 – 2010
Truck Shop Mechanic 760-***-****
Salary $26.00/hr
• Maintain heavy equipment
• Extensive knowledge in 450 hp (336 kW) Detroit Diesel Tier 3 engine
• Terex TR100 Mining Truck
• Terex TA25 Articulated Truck
• Qualified welder in Mig, Tig,Arc and gas-air .
• Worked with air arcing and plasma cutting
• Extensive knowledge in the power drive units on Unit Rig haul trucks
• I have 4.5 yrs experience in caterpillar diesel engines and transmissions
• Worked on mine equipment ranging from P&H electric shovels, Terex haul trucks and Caterpillar equipment
• Extensive knowledge in the Alison Transmissions, diesel engines Northrop Grumman, Palmdale California 2007- 2008
Air Craft Mechanic 661-***-****
Salary $22.50/hr
• Maintain air craft's various systems
Union Pacific Railroad, Ogden Utah 2006-2007
Conductor 801-***-****
Salary $40,000.00
• Qualified Conductor
• Qualified Brakeman
• Qualified Remote Control Operator
• Qualified Yard Worker
• Qualified Road Worker
United States Air Force 1997-2006
Ssgt, Crew Chief 623-***-****
Salary $43,000.00
• Qualified 7-Level
• Supervisor
• Extensive knowledge regarding the Allison T56-A-A5 & Rolls-Royce AE2100D3 Turbo Prop Engine
• Qualified in pneudraulics, 0-5000psi+
• Qualified in Hydraulics, 0-3000psi+
• Qualified in Landing Gear Systems
• Qualified in Fuel Systems, also Halon
• Qualified Sheet Metal Mechanic/Fabricator
• Qualified Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Technician
• Extensive knowledge in Digital Flight Control System, i.e. C-130 J
• Extensive knowledge in Flight Control Computer
• Extensive knowledge in Weapons Systems, i.e. AC-130 block
• Worked on blocks of airframe, from C-130H to C-130J
• Extensive knowledge in 20 – 40 KVA generators
• Extensive knowledge Auxiliary Power Unit, i.e. APU
• Extensive knowledge Air Turbine Motor, i.e. ATM
• I have 4.5 yrs experience on the following air frames, AC-130, C-130H and the C-130J
• Extensive knowledge regarding the GE F-100-129 Aircraft Engine
• Qualified in pneudraulics
• Qualified in Hydraulics
• Qualified in Landing Gear Systems
• Qualified in Fuel Systems
• Qualified Sheet Metal Mechanic/Fabricator
• Qualified Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Technician
• Extensive knowledge in Digital Flight Control System
• Extensive knowledge in Flight Control Computer
• Extensive knowledge in Weapons Systems
• Worked all blocks of F-16, from block 15 to block 52
• Extensive knowledge in Egress Systems
• Extensive knowledge in Emergency Back-Up Unit, i.e. Hydrazine
• Extensive knowledge of the Prat&Whitney F-100-220E-229E Aircraft Engine
• Extensive knowledge in the Post Depot Maintenance (PDM) programs of the F-16,F-4E,F-117, F-15,A-10,B-1B,B-2B,KC-130,AC-130,C-5, C-141, and some F-18C,D airframes
• Worked in the depot maintenance back shop upgrading the C-130 and F-16 airframes to newer avionics and engines
• Worked all blocks of F-15 A,B,C,D,E