Dale Straw
Campbell River,BC
Summary
Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice With mechanical experience in commercial truck and transport/logging. additional assets include welding level C and oilfield plant maintenance/pipeline experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Carmac Diesel
03.2024 - Current
- Carmac Diesel Is a Commercial truck and transport shop that works on a wide range of vehicles including Kenworth, Mack, Western Star, Perterbuilt, International Harvester, Freightliner, Volvo, Sterling, Blue bird ,Ford, GMC, Dodge,
- Jobscope include's vehicle/trailer servicing, CVI repairs, service calls, diagnosing/repairing malfunctioning and worn out components. All responsibilities are carried out in a timely matter while keeping a clean work space and making detailed reports on work performed.
- Components and systems worked on include Frames, steering, suspension, Driveline, brakes, hubs, Electrical systems, emissions systems, HVAC systems, Air systems, hydraulic systems, cooling systems, exhaust fabrication, weld repairs/fabrication projects, minor engine work.
- Use of laptops to pull codes and started Navistar online training
Welder/Heavy Duty Mechanic
Fearless Contracting
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Completed Welding processes using SMAW / Mig / Air Carbon Arc Gouging
- Weld Repairs on cracks, Weld build up, Removal of bosses/wear plates/saucers, Welded in fish plates, gussets, and strong backs
- Fabricated: Trailer Scissor, Ears, Bosses, Stake extension, brackets
- Maintained a Fleet of Western Star trucks equipped with Vanguard Self loaders
- Maintenance included regular services, changing brake shoes, drums, S cams including tubes/bushings, Slack adjusters, brake pots, suspension air bags, cab air bags, Air valves, shocks, Drive axle/steer axle leaf springs, replacing spring eye bushings, steady bearings, Universal joints, frame crossmember replacement, torque arm replacement, Radiator replacement, Charge Air Cooler replacement, Wheel seals, Cab mounts, Transmission mounts
- Rebuilding spool valves/hydraulic swivels, change boom/ jib/ extension boom/ grapple cylinders, swap out grapples, change out engine wiring harness, trouble shoot electrical issues/repair, ABS troubleshooting/repair
- Assisted head mechanic on Engine swap, pulling and installing transmissions/clutches, Installing self loaders on trucks, Replace full wire harness on a Waratah processor head
- Serviced Tigercat 860, Link Belt 350, Madill log loader
- Replaced track bolts, rollers, tensioners, cylinders
Helper/Foreman
Tomco Production Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Started as Helper, promoted to Forman
- Subcontracted field machining services to maintenance projects in oilfield industry
- Performed Cold cutting of pipe, controlled bolting, hydro tests, Flange facing
- Tapping/Coring pipe
- Involved in fabricating custom frame for Fire tube flange milling
Education
Graduated -
Timberline Secondary
welding level C -
NIC
Metal Fabrication -
NIC
Heavy Mechanical Apprenticeship Level 3 -
NIC
Certification
- Air Brake Endorsement
- HRAI Refrigerant Handlers Ticket
Timeline
Heavy Duty Mechanic
Carmac Diesel
03.2024 - Current
Welder/Heavy Duty Mechanic
Fearless Contracting
01.2019 - 01.2024
Helper/Foreman
Tomco Production Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
welding level C -
NIC
Metal Fabrication -
NIC
Graduated -
Timberline Secondary
Heavy Mechanical Apprenticeship Level 3 -
NIC
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