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Troubleshoot, perform maintenance, major repairs and overhaul on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. Including self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, power shovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrain vehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, accessory equipment, internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Make repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Perform work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. Utilize means of visual and auditory checks and/or use test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, computer diagnostic tools, embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determine what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary. Remove and disassemble engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Make the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications. Reassemble engines and other systems, adjust, test, and reinstall in vehicles and equipment. Make adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. May install pistons, sleeves, rings, bearings, rods, crankshafts, timing gears, and rocker arms.

Duties:-Maintain Mission Readiness-Provide knowledge and proficiency in Soldier tasks and MOS (job) related skillsAccomplishments:-Increased Soldier's skill by providing leadership, purpose, direction, and motivation by blending leadership styles to appropriately fit particular application and environment.-Increased Soldier's readiness by guiding a physical fitness plan, building a nutrition plan, and influencing a higher standard of military uniform wear and appearance in accordance with AR 670-1 Skills:-Leadership -Professionalism-Integrity and Discipline -Physically Fit-Firearms Proficiency-Process efficiency and Analysis-OPSEC Officer Cert (Information and Materials Security)

Duties:-Preform Scheduled Maintenance tasks on various equipment such as heavy diesel/gas trucks (air, hydraulic brakes), rollers, pavers, air and electric trailers, backhoes, excavators, and light vehicles.-Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all deficiencies with equipment.-Maintain fleet readiness.-Respond to emergency calls and conduct repairs on site or get downed equipment back to the shop.-Order parts required for proper fleet maintenance and repairs.

Duties:-Inspect various types of overhead, and mobile cranes to insure safe and proper operation.-Service various overhead, and mobile cranes by performing Preventative Maintenance.-Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical problems-Maintain accountability for proper documentation for Inspections, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs utilizing IOS Maintenance Management Software on portable electronic device.

Duties: 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. Served as Maintenance Supervisor, Instructor, and Team Leader. Planned, directed, and organized work assignments for lower grade personnel. Reviewed work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Develop senior's, subordinate's, and self purpose, direction, and motivation allowing personal, and professional goals to be pursued and accomplished.Accomplishments:-Increased shop efficiency as Supervisor of Unscheduled Maintenance of over 70 pieces of heavy equipment in less than 3 months.-As Unscheduled Maintenance Supervisor rebuilt a fundamental working relationship between maintenance personnel and equipment operators. Effectively increasing shop operations efficiency.-Trained subordinates in scheduled maintenance, diagnostics, equipment repair/part replacement, proper use of technical manuals, inventory management, battery recovery program management, shop operations management, parts order procedures, and personnel managment/leadership.-Maintained a 100% accident free driving record in all types of terrain and environmental conditions. -Supervised and operated the use of hazardous materials and heavy equipment for over 5 years with 0 safety violations and/or incidents. -Kept inventory and maintained assigned tool trailer and other various equipment valued at over $200,000 with 0 loss and 100% accountability. Skills:-Leadership-Teaching/Instructing -Physical Fitness-Organization and Efficiency -Diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying vehicles, and equipment. -Determining methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. -Testing, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed on vehicles, equipment and systems.-Basic Computer and Software -Driving and Maneuvering various vehicles in all environments and conditions-Firearm manipulation, discipline, and proficiency-Effective in adverse and non-permissible environments.