Education
July **** to September 2009
September 1998 to November 1999
January 1998 to September 1998
May 1983
August 1981 to May 1982
Weber State University Ogden, Utah General Courses
Bridgerland Applied Technology Center Logan, Utah
Diesel Mechanics
Completed a 1200-hour course in diesel mechanics, studying
engines, rebuilding pneumatics, hydraulics and heavy-duty mechanics, electrical and brakes.
Bridgerland Applied Technology College Brigham City, Utah
Mechanical/Architecture Drafting
Completed a 1500 hour, 12 month program that prepares post-secondary students for a career in drafting. Courses included: Auto-Cad 12, Architecture Drafting, Mechanical Drafting, Microstation, Structural Drafting, CNC Programming, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, HVAC, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Bridgerland Applied Technology College Brigham City, Utah
Prerequisite course completion
Completed the prerequisite courses for the Drafting Program
Granite Alternative Granger, Utah High School Diploma
Davis Applied Technology Center Clearfield, Utah Diesel Mechanics Study in pneumatics and hydraulics, removing heavy equipment engines and rebuilding them in a timely and productive manner.
Work Experience
April 2006 to Sept. 2017
January 2002 to April 2006
December 1999 to September 2001
October 1998 to November 1999
Utah Transit Authority Ogden, Utah Journeyist `
Tune ups on Cummins Diesel engines (ISL, ISC, and ISM), also on Detroit’s series 50’s and series 60’s, Trade out transmissions on Alison 300, 400, 500, also Voith transmissions 3.5 and the .5. Also do shop repairs on all buses. Trouble shoot electrical problems/fix. Train upcoming mechanics. A/C certified with ESCO institute (universal certification), State Inspection Certified, with forklift certification with both sitting and standing, pallet jack.
Utah Transit Authority Ogden, Utah Bus Driver Driving buses from destination to destination,. Driving 2002 MCI, Any and all motor coaches. 8-accomadations
I.C.G. Electric Ogden, Utah Purchasing Manager Responsible for keeping track of job accounts, writing P.O.# on Work orders. Receivable inventory, keeping up on pricing, responsible for keeping the electricians stocked with inventory. Buying inventory for the warehouse, keeping a supply built up for upcoming jobs. Mini Ex experience, pipe threading and warehouse responsibilities. Fleet maintenance on all the trucks including, Bucker truck, Auger truck, Vermeer which is a scraper (mini).
Future Thru Choices Brigham City, Utah Habilitative Trainer Received MADT, CPR, and First Aid certification while working for this company. Assist five mentally disabled individuals in leading a more productive way of life.
January 1996 to June 1996
September 1990 to March 1994
March 1989 to September 1990
June 1988 to March 1989
June 1987 to March 1989
Anderson Lumber Brigham City, Utah Yard Help Loaded and unloaded trucks for the morning delivery. Also helped around the yard with customers, unloading bulk lumber from semis and keeping yard inventory. While employed received forklift certification.
Anderson Dairy Las Vegas, Nevada Wholesale Driver Responsible for keeping track of personal accounts (7-eleven, and Circle-K). Kept a running inventory of all company dairy products on the truck. Worked the North Las Vegas area.
Snelgrove Ice-cream Las Vegas, Nevada Driver Serviced the entire Smith’s, Lucky’s, Green Valley Grocery, and 7-Eleven stores on the East side of Las Vegas. Delivered ice cream to the stores. Helped with keeping a complete inventory of all the products located in Snelgroves’s storage.
Winder Dairy Ogden, Utah Milkman/Home Delivery This was a home delivery route. There was a complete inventory of what was sold and what was left in the truck. Responsible for collecting monthly account payments.
Big-O Tires Bountiful, Utah Service Man Duties were to unmounts and remount tires, balancing, replacing shocks as well as doing minor repairs like brakes, windshield wipers, and light bulbs that were burned out.
Hobbies & Interests
Sports & Recreation Teach Little League Baseball, collect baseball cards, hunt, fish, Motorcycle riding, and take the family on camping trips.
Arts and Music Completed a drafting program, draw scenery with charcoal, and enjoy listening to music.