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Jason Matechuk

Thompson,Canada

Summary

Dedicated Heavy Duty Technician with numerous years’ experience in challenging environments. Reliable, hardworking, and dedicated team player who works well under pressure with minimal supervision. Technical expertise in troubleshooting, installation and repair of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles, heavy trucks, construction equipment, Landfill Equipment Substantial knowledge regarding fuel injection, engine control, air, and exhaust systems.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Vale
Thompson, MB
10.2023 - Current
  • Diagnosed and repaired heavy machinery for mining operations.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
  • Utilized diagnostic tools to assess equipment performance and identify failures.
  • Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Implemented safety protocols while performing equipment repairs in the field.
  • Trained junior technicians on proper maintenance procedures and safety practices.
  • Complete routine maintenance on stationary positive displacement pumps.
  • Coordinated with management to schedule downtime for necessary equipment servicing.
  • Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized tools and test equipment.
  • Maintained shop tools in good condition by cleaning them regularly and properly storing them when not in use.
  • Inspected cranes and rigging equipment.

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician/ Shop Supervisor

City of Thompson
Thompson, Manitoba
12.2017 - 10.2023
  • Trouble shooting, plan and perform work requiring knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, low voltage, direct current, electronics and pneumatic principles.
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  • Repair, rewire, calibrate and troubleshoot electrical systems.
  • Clean parts by spraying them with degreaser solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Uses precision testing equipment to determine source and causes of trouble and to perform close tolerance adjustment.
  • Conducted periodic safety, maintenance, and servicing checks to verify proper functioning of equipment.
  • Used hoists and lifts to move the heavy equipment's components, including engines and transmissions.
  • Welded and soldered broken parts and structural components to achieve strong and durable connection, operated drill presses, grinders, and presses to shape and fabricate parts.
  • Ran engine diagnostics with computer-controlled testing equipment and used calibration devices to diagnose faults and identify the required repair, such as Cat SIS, Cummins, Navistar Engine Diagnostics, Cummins Insite, and Mitchell.
  • Worked on systems such as transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, suspensions, and steering systems to restore equipment and vehicle function.
  • Working on a wide variety of equipment from dozers, excavators, motor graders, front-end loaders, semi-trucks and trailer, tandem axle dump trucks, vac trucks, sewer jetter truck, 1-ton 3/4 ton half-ton trucks, john deere lawn equipment, and other various small engines.

Landfill Supervisor

City of Thompson
Thompson, Manitoba
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Assigned tasks to team members based on individual strengths and promoted teamwork-driven environment to meet goals.
  • Troubleshot issues with equipment and machinery during operations and preceding new production runs.
  • Coached employees and offered challenging assignments to develop leadership among team members.
  • Participated in seminars and additional training to expand knowledge and skills.
  • Checked permits and company activities to verify compliance with requirements and identify violations.
  • Checked hazardous chemical handling, storage, and disposal activities for conformance with EPA regulations.
  • Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management.
  • Operating equipment such as compactor, skid steers, excavator, front end loader, tandem dump truck.
  • Operated computer system with cash register, kept track of amounts of vehicles in and out as well as weights to know how much material is being drop off, bank deposits.

Equipment Operator/ Mechanic Apprentice

City of Thompson
Thompson, Manitoba
04.2011 - 03.2017
  • Inspected equipment to verify operability and performed required repairs or adjustments to restore functionality.
  • Updated documentation for safety checks and maintenance issues to note equipment performance and problems.
  • Operated various types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, and grade various types of soils and stabilizing materials.
  • Transported materials between sites and around job site by operating heavy equipment.
  • Put in shop as a relief when guys would take holidays to start my apprenticeship.

Truck Driver / Mechanic Apprentice

Matechuk Trucking LTD.
Thompson, Manitoba
05.2009 - 04.2011
  • Maintained truck, equipment, and supplies, including tires, brakes, and fluids.
  • Maintained high-level skills in forward and backward truck movement to position and dump materials in specific locations.
  • Completed basic vehicle maintenance such as adding oil and fuel, lubricating parts and performing minor repairs.
  • Drove trucks with capacity over 40 tons to transport and deliver products with end-dumps, vans, low beds highboys and super b trailers.

Education

Red Seal - Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, Manitoba
10.2021

GED -

University College of the North
Thompson, Manitoba
06.2011

Skills

  • Heavy duty equipment technician certification
  • First aid and CPR
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Class 1F driver’s license
  • MOPIA certification
  • Welding techniques
  • Time management
  • Rigging expertise

References

Available upon Request

Timeline

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Vale
10.2023 - Current

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician/ Shop Supervisor

City of Thompson
12.2017 - 10.2023

Landfill Supervisor

City of Thompson
03.2017 - 12.2017

Equipment Operator/ Mechanic Apprentice

City of Thompson
04.2011 - 03.2017

Truck Driver / Mechanic Apprentice

Matechuk Trucking LTD.
05.2009 - 04.2011

Red Seal - Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Assiniboine Community College

GED -

University College of the North

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