Zach Jackel
*******@*******.***
Wichita, KS 67211
Cell: 970-***-****
Experience
November 2008 - May 2011
Hastings, MN
Maintenance Mechanic:
- Preventative maintenance and low voltage troubleshooting and wiring on various types of ski lifts.
- Operation of excavators, boom trucks, backhoes, mowers, plow trucks, bobcats and others.
November 2006 - October 2008
Town of Winter Park Winter Park, CO
Public Works/ Equipment Operator:
Operation and maintenance of Case 721D, C and B loaders, various skid steers, chainsaws, John Deere Backhoe, sweeping implements, all types of snow removal implements and equipment.
Operation of Class B Freightliner plow trucks and light duty 4x4 plow trucks.
Welder for all public works projects.
General street repair, striping of crosswalks and parking lanes, street sign repair, shouldering and street sweeping.
Use of spreadsheets to log all work orders and maintenance performed.
March 2003 - October 2006
Winter Park Ski Area Winter Park, CO
Journeyman Lift Mechanic:
Preventative maintenance on various types of ski lifts.
Gearbox inspections, rebuilds, and maintenance.
Cummins diesel maintenance.
Maintenance of tower equipment, sheaves, derail switches, proximity sensors, and overall structural integrity.
Fixed and detachable terminal inspections. V-belts, Tires, Sheaves, PTO belts ect.
Following work orders and criteria for all daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly lift inspections.
Service, disassembly and assembly of various types of service brakes, E-brakes and other anti-rollback brakes.
General understanding of hydraulic systems including troubleshooting and reading schematics.
Climbing of towers as high as 70ft. using fall protection equipment.
ARC and MIG welding, Oxygen and Acetylene torching experience.
Experience with all types of hand tools, power tools, grinders, pneumatic tools.
Various types of rigging for rope splicing, shaft alignment, and replacing haul ropes using a capstan.
NDI level 2 certified. Hours have expired as certification does not apply to current job.
Work chair safety instructor.
Involved in seasonal inspections performed by CPTSB (Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board)
Performing tests on all derail systems
November 2002 - March 2003
Winter Park Resort Winter Park, CO
Ski Lift Crew Leader:
Oversaw and trained five employees on how to safely and efficiently operate a ski lift.
Instructed crew on daily duties and worked with them on scheduling issues.
April 2002 - October 2002
Town of Winter Park Winter Park, CO
Parks Crew:
Maintenance of parks including cleaning bathrooms, trash, maintenance of playground equipment, bike trail maintenance, staining, installing timber walls, painting, laying sod and planting trees.
October 2001 - April 2002
Winter Park Resort Winter Park, CO
Ski Lift Operator:
Operation of ski lift, shoveling of snow daily and helping guests on and off ski lift.
Daily pre-opening inspections of all stop, slow, start, and emergency brake circuits.
Weekly auxiliary run.
Filling out daily operational log and skier accident forms when needed.
May 2000 - October 2001
Johnson's Garden Center Wichita, KS
Landscaper:
Planting of various trees, shrubs, and groundcover.
Implementing plans from landscape designers and working with customers.
Oversaw small crew on tree plantings and other jobs.
Operating skid steers, and light duty trucks and dump trucks.
Installing, cleaning and rebuilding of water features.
Building custom retaining walls using all types of rock and making walkways using various types of rocks and pavers.
Education Wichita West High School May 2000 High School Wichita, KS