Gary Wilkins
Saint John
Summary
Skilled Truck and Transport Mechanic as well as many years working on heavy equipment. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems, no task is to big or to small and always up for a challenge. Committed to reducing risks and promoting workplace safety.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck and Trailer, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Keel Construction
06.2023 - Current
Resumed position at Keels June 2023, details below
Maintenance Shop Foreman
Gulf Operators
04.2016 - 04.2023
- Shop supervisor for large construction company
- Allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality
- Mentor for new teams members
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement on John Deere, Cat, Komatsu & Volvo equipment
- Worked on various pieces of equipment as needed
- Performed preventive maintenance
- Orders parts for various pieces of equipment
Truck and Trailer, Heavy Equipment Technician
Keel Construction
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Heavy equipment and truck technician
- Welding and fabrication
- responsible for operating various pieces of equipments
- Performed preventive maintenance
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Managed parts inventory
- Oversee maintenance, repair and installation activities..
- Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving company money.
Heavy equipment and truck technician
Kiewit Construction
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Heavy equipment and truck technician on the Syncrude mine site
- Welding and fabrication
- Service and maintained various pieces of equipment
Heavy equipment and truck technician
Gulf Operators
09.1989 - 04.2013
- Operated heavy equipment and drove truck
- Heavy equipment and truck technician
- 15 years service truck experience
- Welding and fabricating
Education
Dealer Cat ET Training & SIS -
Atlantic Cat
2022
Truck And Trailer Technician -
N.B.C.C.
Moncton, NB2002
Class 1E Drivers License -
GW Drivers Training
Pennfield, NB1992
Machine Shop -
Saint John Vocational
1989
Skills
- Red Seal Truck and Trailer Technician
- Heavy equipment technician
- Welder and fabricator
- Machine shop experience
- Leader Fundamentals training (LFP)
- Class 1E Tractor trailer license
- Operator heavy equipment
- Fork Lift Operator
- First Aid
References
Sean Vincent, Caterpillar Technician 506-651-0865
Danny Grant, Heavy Equipment operator 506-333-9573
Richard Blizzard, Owner Operator Wood Harvesting 506-651-1270
Timeline
Truck and Trailer, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Keel Construction
06.2023 - Current
Maintenance Shop Foreman
Gulf Operators
04.2016 - 04.2023
Truck and Trailer, Heavy Equipment Technician
Keel Construction
04.2014 - 04.2016
Heavy equipment and truck technician
Kiewit Construction
04.2013 - 04.2014
Heavy equipment and truck technician
Gulf Operators
09.1989 - 04.2013
Dealer Cat ET Training & SIS -
Atlantic Cat
Truck And Trailer Technician -
N.B.C.C.
Class 1E Drivers License -
GW Drivers Training
Machine Shop -
Saint John Vocational
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