David Myers

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Livingston, LA 70754

adgkcu@r.postjobfree.com

225-***-****

Maintenance Manager, Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Technician

OBJECTIVE

TO MAKE EFFECTIVE USE OF MY MECHANICAL SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE AND TO BE PROFESSIONALLY AFFILIATED WITH PRIVATE OR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INVOLVED WITH SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE MANAGERS.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Maintenance Manager / Parts Manager

FIRST TRANSIT - Baton Rouge, LA

June 2016 to Present

Service Manager for LSU Campus Transit Eldorado buses.

Schedule and administers fleet maintenance, assists in troubleshooting problems with Diesel and gas engines, multi-plex electrical systems, and suspension issues.

Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch and other operations personnel.

In relation to subordinates, is responsible for hiring, firing, approving salary increases, training and employee complaints or grievances: and handling performance reviews.

Works closely with the location manager and Region Maintenance Management providing status of maintenance and budget requirements.

May review financial and budget variances, repair orders or code and approve account payable documents.

Issuance of Purchase Orders for Invoices and verification of accuracy

Ensures that technicians are trained on current operating procedures, are properly equipped, and are motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

Ensures a safe environment exists and all maintenance activities are in compliance with State, Federal and Company requirements.

Initiates and implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs. Supervises building and grounds keeping.

Completes special projects as assigned. Required to perform hands-on work activities

Maintains 20k inventory of parts for cost effective fleet maintenance

Used Lean and 5s process to streamline Maintenance and parts department

Parts Manager

HEAVY MACHINES INC - Sorrento, LA

October 2011 to May 2016

Due to my knowledge that I obtained in the Field Technician position, I was promoted to Parts Manager when the position became available.

Use Lidos (Liebherr Parts Program) to assist customers in finding parts needed and required. Use D2D data link to seek other resources to find the cheapest and quickest parts available for customers.

Brought present company Parts standards from $300,000 per year to $1.6mil in 2 years.

Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Service and Parts Coordinator, Great Customer Service skills, Inventory Control Specialist,

Ensure all Invoices are correct before the Invoices are sent to Customer (ie. Service Charges, Trip Charges, billables)

Used Lean and 5s standards to organize parts warehouse to Corporate standards

Field Service Technician

HEAVY MACHINES INC - Sorrento, LA

October 2009 to October 2011

Field service technician on Liehberr Equipment

Troubleshoot, Maintain, and repair parts on Liebherr Material handlers that use grapples and electromagnets.

Replace stick and stick cylinders. Troubleshoot and repair computer-based electronics and infra-structure. Installed buckets, hammers, grapples, shears and magnets.

Replaced/Repaired Boom swing motors, hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, and solenoids.

Changed intake gaskets, plenum gaskets, injectors, water pumps, freeze plugs, starters, door bushings, universal joints, troubleshoot electrical circuit,

Heavy Wheel Vehicle / Equipment Mech

AECOM - FOB Salerno, Afghanistan

May 2008 to September 2009

Have 1 year experience directly working with MRAPs

MRAP Certified Mech, Pulled/Replaced Power pack(engine), Troubleshoot using INSITE computer-based systems, Repair/Replace heater and A/C systems, Replaced ECMs, Replaced Fuel pumps, Removed/ Replaced brake, hub, axle, and suspension assembly. Replaced tire and brake assembly, Replaced Alternator and Alt pulley with new solid pulley. Remove/Replace turbo and air-cooler assemblies.

Remove/replace damaged armor. Installed FRAG 7 Fire Suppression Kits on Mraps and HMMV's.

Up-Armored HMMVs, Dozers, Graders, and Vib-Rollers, troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics on all equipment, Rebuilt/Repaired hydraulic cylinders, pumps, solenoids and valves. changed brakes, rotors, half shafts, hubs, damaged windows, doors and door locking mechanism, replaced exhaust systems. Remove/Replace engine and transmissions on LMTV, HEMTTs, MRAP, and Generators. Troubleshoot/Repair/Replace parts on LMTV's, HEMTT's, Wrecker's, Cougars, and Buffalo equipment.

ASE Certified Maintenance and Inspector. Assisted shop lead in all aspects of shop operations.

Ensured job packets were opened, parts ordered, faults corrected and verified by QA/QC

Received "Letters of Appreciation" from employer and US Military

Taught Military personnel on MRAPs.

Construction/Heavy Equipment/ Fleet/Diesel Mechanic

First Vehicle - Convent, LA

March 2007 to May 2008

Certified Crane Inspector by Crane Institute of America (CIA), Certified in Grove electrical and PAT systems, Heavy Equipment/Fleet Service Mechanic at Motiva Refinery which has 300 vehicles and equipment.

Performed monthly inspections, scheduled services and repair parts on 8.5 - 80 ton cranes, tractor/trailers; Cat, Noble, and Mastercraft forklifts(diesel/elect.), Bobcats, Track-hoes, Graders, Bucket-loaders, Dump trucks, Welding machines, Generators, Fire water pumps, and Emergency Response Vehicles,

Replaced/Repaired Boom swing motors, hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, and solenoids.

Changed intake gaskets, plenum gaskets, injectors, water pumps, freeze plugs, starters, door bushings, universal joints, troubleshoot electrical circuit,

Used the Genisys Pathfinder system to troubleshoot fault codes on 70 Chevy, Ford and Dodge vehicles.

Certified to change/balance tires and turn rotors.

Troubleshoot electrical systems on ambulance, fire truck and safety vehicles.

Use of hydraulic press to make hydraulic hoses.

Ordered Vehicle and shop supplies.

Proficient in Word, Excel, and Micro-soft office.

Engineer Equipment Master Mechanic

Lear Siegler Inc - Al Asad, Iraq

May 2006 to March 2007

Promoted to Engineer Equipment Master Mechanic (Lead Mech) by Supervisor and Site Manager.

Assist the USMC in Trouble shooting, Maintenance and Repair on Dozers, Scrapers, Graders, Vib. Rollers, Trams, Generators, Bobcats, Pressure washers, 7 ton trucks with CAT, JOHN DEERE, AND DUETCH engines.

Pulled wheels and brake systems. Repaired hydraulic leaks, rebuilt hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and solenoids. Changed out air lines, pumps and motors. Trouble shoot and changed out fan clutches, water pumps, fuel lines, radiators, starters, alternators, fuel injection pumps on diesel engines.

Inspected and adjusted tracks on all tracked equipment. Filled out, filed, and reported all paperwork associated with the USMC.

Maintained good working relations between civilians and military personnel.

Distributed and prioritized work load for mechanics. Insure safe operating conditions for all personnel (ie. heat conditions, hydration, and rest periods).

Received letters of appreciation from employer and the USMC for outstanding job performance.

Plant Fleet Mechanic Supervisor

H & E Equipment Services - Laplace, LA

May 2004 to November 2005

Supervised 5 personnel in performing monthly inspections, scheduled services and repair parts on 40 Ford F150 trucks; 20 gas, diesel, and electric forklifts; 30 electric golf carts; 1 (8)ton crane-(AP308); 1 (28)ton crane; and 1 (100)ton crane-4080krupp; Ford Tractors, Miller Welding Machines, 1 track mobile, atlas copco air compressors and 2 jcb manlifts.

Maintained and filed all paperwork associated with each piece of equipment,

scheduled and prioritized workload, maintained good relations with customer, organized and inventoried shop tools,

ordered rental equipment to replace down equipment,

POWER GENERATOR REPAIR SUPERVISOR

U.S. Army – USA / GERMANY

October 1986 to March 2003

Promoted to Staff Sergeant before exiting the Military

Supervised 20 personnel (Section Sgt) in a Motor pool setting

SUPERVISOR OF MECHANICAL TEAM CONTAINING (6) OR MORE PERSONNEL FOR TWO YEARS ON POWER GENERATORS UP TO 150KW.

MAINTENANCE WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR-USED TECHNICAL AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TAMMS) PROGRAMS.

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

INDIVIDUALLY RECOGNIZED NINE(9) TIMES FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS.

SECURITY OF MISSLE SITE AND PERSONNEL WITH HIGH POWERED RIFLE AND AMMO.

Education

Crane Institute of America

Skills

Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power point

Military Service

Branch: US Army

Service Country: United States

Rank: SSGT

October 1986 to March 2003

Power Generation Repairman.

Stationed in Germany, Iraq, Afghanistan

Additional Information

Can speak German, Socially.

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