James Vanderkooy
St. Thomas,ON
Summary
As a mechanic for the City of St. Thomas, I have had to repair and maintain the equipment that the medium operators use as well as operate them during winter control when called upon. I have an understanding of the equipment and am confident that i can perform the duties of medium equipment operator.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Service / Truck and Coach Technician
City of St. Thomas
St. Thomas
10.2020 - Current
- Diagnosed, repaired, and maintained coach engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, and other related components.
- Conducted road tests of vehicles after repair or service to ensure proper performance and function of vehicle systems.
- Operated lifts, jacks and other tools used during repairs.
Mobile Service Technician
Premier Equipment Services
Courtland
06.2019 - 10.2020
- service and repairs to all types of John Deere equipment and similar other brands
- diagnostic skills of electronic, hydraulic and pnuematic systems
- able to work in a team role or independantly as the job required
Automotive Service/ Truck and Coach Technician
Norfolk County
Simcoe
11.2006 - 06.2019
- Diagnosed, repaired, and maintained engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, air conditioning systems, and other related components.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues using diagnostic equipment such as scan tools and multi-meters.
- Welded metal parts together during fabrication process.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed for each vehicle serviced.
- Repaired, serviced and maintained a variety of equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
Transport Truck Driver
Ludwig Transport
Simcoe
08.1998 - 06.2011
- drove truck part time for this company when needed on weekends or when i was on vacation from my full time job
Education
Automotive Service Technician - Apprenticeship Classes For Class S & T
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON02-1986
Heavy Equip. Construction Techniques - Operation, Maintenance, And Repairs To Heavy Equip
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Milton, ON05-1982
Skills
- Class A license (which incorperates class D)
- Snow Plowing Expertise
- Weather Monitoring Abilities
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Emergency response readiness
- Traffic laws compliance
- Safety Protocols Adherence
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Record Keeping Abilities
- Vehicle Inspection
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Stress Tolerance
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Accomplishments
- HR department has a copy of all my certificates to date
Timeline
Automotive Service / Truck and Coach Technician
City of St. Thomas
10.2020 - Current
Mobile Service Technician
Premier Equipment Services
06.2019 - 10.2020
Automotive Service/ Truck and Coach Technician
Norfolk County
11.2006 - 06.2019
Transport Truck Driver
Ludwig Transport
08.1998 - 06.2011
Automotive Service Technician - Apprenticeship Classes For Class S & T
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Heavy Equip. Construction Techniques - Operation, Maintenance, And Repairs To Heavy Equip
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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