Derek Peterson

• Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
• Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
• Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
• Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
• Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
• Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
• Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
• Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.

• Studied manuals and repair books to increase knowledge and mechanical understanding of vehicles.
• Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
• Cleared work areas of debris and organized supplies to maintain safety and appearance.
• Made basic repairs to cars and other vehicles, asking questions, and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
• Answered shop phone and talked with customers about repair progress, changes to plans or necessary supplies.
• Test drove vehicles before and after repairs to determine functionality, necessary actions or completion statuses.

• Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
• Attended all training available including

-Basic Firefighting

-Grass fires

-Equipment/Vehicle maintenance

-Water rescue

• Operated hoses, pumps and other firefighting equipment.
• Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.