Harry Brooks
Spruce Grove, Alberta
T7X 4M7
C: 780-***-**** E: ******.*********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a full-time position that utilizes my skills and experience. Skills & Qualifications
• More than 20 years of operating heavy equipment and mechanical experience.
• Experience operating and repairing various types of equipment
• Effective leadership skills and experience
• Strong communication skills
• Organized and able to coordinate tasks and materials and multi task effectively
• Punctual, efficient and able to work in fast paced environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining high safety standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and collaborate with others to develop solutions to problems
• Current First Aid
• Valid Class 3Q Alberta Drivers License with air endorsement
• Basic computer skills
Experience
Self-Employed June 2017 - Present
Working independently in the mechanical field doing minor repairs. Maintenance Tech
Thermax, Stony Plain May 2016 – May 2017
• Ran the maintenance shop repairing hotsie power wash equipment, Thermax Detailing equipment, rebuilding of electric motors, power heads and vacuums. All industrial equipment.
• Preparing of invoices for customers for repairs.
• Stocking of inventory
• Pdi of all of Thermax equipment before sales.
Mechanic/Operator January 2015 – March 2016
Roterra, Acheson, AB
• Ran loader and lift truck. Moved equipment from job site to job site.
• Worked in the equipment yard doing various tasks such as loading trucks, offloading equipment, testing equipment and preparing equipment for shipping. Harry Brooks
12 Vega Avenue
Spruce Grove, Alberta
T7X 4M7
C: 780-***-**** E: ******.*********@*****.***
• Serviced various types of heavy duty equipment, including bobcats, loaders, excavators and tractor trailers.
• Repaired gear boxes and internal engines, pistons, crank shafts, fuel injection pumps and hydraulics
Heavy Duty Mechanic May – July 2014
NCL, Edmonton, AB
• Loaded trucks with excavator and loader. Ran rock trucks and packers. Used scraper to scrape ground of topsoil.
• Travelled to various job sites throughout Alberta to service equipment and complete breakdown repairs
• Mechanical repairs on dozers, excavators, loaders, packers, dump trucks, rock trucks, low boy floats and other types of road construction equipment
• Maintained personal service truck with supplies
Mechanic/Operator June 2013 –May 2014
Black Dirt Company, Spruce Grove, AB
• Assisted contractors, trucking companies, gravel companies and customers with loading of aggregate. Loaded tandems, end dumps, super bees, trailers, pickups and trailers.
• Ran the screening plant for sand and topsoil.
• Removed topsoil from fields and loaded onto trucks.
• Helped customers with purchasing the appropriate materials for their needs
• Prepared customer invoices and handled payments
• Did all maintenance for screening plant
• Repaired all heavy equipment used by the company Mechanic January – April 2013
Standstone Waste, Spruce Grove, AB
• Repaired waste and recycling trucks on a daily basis
• Troubleshooting of electric problems, hydraulic issues and engine breakdowns
• Maintained compacting machines
• Trained apprentice mechanics
• Service calls to repair broken down equipment
Construction Labourer October – December 2012
MJB Construction Services, Spruce Grove, AB
• Installed various types of commercial doors including overhead doors, rolling shutters, as well as lockers, toilet partition, and door hardware Diesel Mechanic/Industrial Mechanic 2001 to 2012
Miller Waste Systems, Various Locations, ON
• Kept up with road maintenance for all work sites using grader and excavator
• Operated dump trucks, ran loaders: both John Deere and Cat,
• Worked in company rock quarries loading and unloading trucks and looked after screening plant.
Harry Brooks
12 Vega Avenue
Spruce Grove, Alberta
T7X 4M7
C: 780-***-**** E: ******.*********@*****.***
• Managed and trained team of six mechanics and apprentice mechanics at Millers’ state of the art compost facility
• Prepared work orders, part orders and cost estimates to present to senior management
• Collaborated with other mechanics regularly to troubleshoot and find solutions
• Inspected and repaired garbage trucks, recycling trucks, live body tractor trailers, backhoes, dozers, excavators, overhead crane systems and other heavy equipment
• Rebuilt PTO pumps and valve bodies, repaired ABS brake problems, scanned and diagnosed engine problems
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues
• Scanning and diagnosing engine problems
• Serviced and repaired industrial equipment such as conveyor belt systems, compacters, hoppers, gear boxes and other recycling depot equipment
• Oversaw maintenance of Millers’ Material Recovery Facility, transfer station and state of the art composting facility
Mechanic & Assistant Manager 1990 to 2001
Brooksy’s Stop & Go, Peterborough, ON
• Managed and trained team of three mechanics
• Communicated with customers, providing quality service
• Performed mechanical services and repairs on various types of vehicles
• Day to day operations of shop including pricing and scheduling customer repairs, organization and inventory
Foreman 1988 - 1990
Stewart Construction, Orillia, ON
• I was lead hand and ran screeners and crushers. Oversaw the wash plant and loaded and unloaded trucks.
• Operated the loaders and excavators
• Assigned tasks to labourers and operations
• Serviced and repaired equipment such as gravel crushers, screeners, conveyor systems, gear boxes and watering systems
• Kept a clean and safe work place.
Underground Miner 1983-1988
Inco Metals, Thompson, MB
• Operated heavy equipment underground such as scoop trams, mucking machines and cable machines.
• Was in charge of the operation and running of the underground railcar system
• Nipping of heavy equipment into underground work areas
• Educated in downhole drilling
• Servicing of ventilation systems
• Was in charge of the magazine (storage unit for large amounts of explosives) and use of explosives
Harry Brooks
12 Vega Avenue
Spruce Grove, Alberta
T7X 4M7
C: 780-***-**** E: ******.*********@*****.***
• Screening and securing ground for safety reasons Certification & Training
Current Safety Tickets
• Current First Aid/CPR 2018
• Ground Disturbance- Supervisory 2018
• Mobile Equipment Operating
2018
• CSTS-09 2018
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods 2018
• WHMIS 2015
• Fire Extinguisher Course 2014
• Violent and Aggressive Behavior 2014
• Defensive Driving 2013
• Fall Protection Safety Course 2009
Mechanical Training
• Towing & Recovery 2013
• Crane Operation & Safety Training 2013
• 3Q Alberta Class License 2013
• Ozone Depletion Certificate 2011
• Rubber Tire Loader 2010
• Skid Steer 2010
• Hydraulic Certificate 2009
• Anti-lock Braking Systems Certificate 2005
• Fuel Injection Certificate 1998
• Basic Scanner Operations 1998
• Propane Gas License 1995
Automotive Course 1992-1996
Centennial College, Toronto, ON
Ontario Secondary School Diploma 1984
References available upon request.