AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
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Seek the Challenging Position of Small Engine Mechanic
A highly talented Small Engine Mechanic with huge experience in repairing and maintaining small golf course related engine equipment, both gas and diesel; maintaining equipment inventory and equipment maintenance records; as well as serving as a lead person on a golf course maintenance crew.
Summary of Qualifications
More than eight years experience.
Thorough knowledge of golf course mowing equipment, to include hydraulics, and small engine equipment, both gas and diesel.
Excellent working knowledge of safety practices and procedures while making mechanical repairs.
Profound knowledge of various golf course vehicles.
In-depth working knowledge of golf course maintenance, repair and operations.
Sound working knowledge of automated Foley Grinding Equipment.
Remarkable ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment with accuracy and speed.
Uncommon ability to create effective working relationships with employees.
Deep ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Exceptional ability to operate a personal computer to maintain records, prepare reports, and locate and order.
Professional Experience
Department of Works, Tarrytown, NY 2002 - Present
Small Engine Mechanic
Repair or replace defective parts, such as water pump, carburetor, thermostat, gears, solenoid, pistons, valves, and crankshaft, using hand tools.
Adjust points, valves, carburetor, distributor and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Repair fractional-horsepower gasoline engines used to power lawn mowers, garden tractors, and similar machines.
Test and repair magnetos used in gasoline and diesel engines, using meters, gauges, and hand tools.
Repair and maintain portable saws powered by internal combustion engines, following manufacturer's repair manuals and using hand tools.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools; examine parts for defects, and clean parts.
Test and repair turbo or superchargers.
Reassemble engines and listen to engines in action to detect operational difficulties.
Repair and maintain gas internal-combustion engines that power electric generators, compressor, and similar equipment.
Test and inspect engine to determine malfunctions and locate missing and broken parts, using diagnostic instruments.
Grind, ream, re-bore, and re-tap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometer.
Position and bolt engine to engine stand.
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Department of Works, Tarrytown, NY 1997 - 2002
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice (under supervision)
Maintained and repaired small engines, both gas and diesel, including hydraulic equipment.
Sharpened all types of mowers used on a golf course.
Assisted in the maintenance, repair and operation of automated sprinkler system to include fertilizing, mowing and spraying.
Operated all equipment used on a golf course, and available to use these equipment when needed.
Performed preventative maintenance work, such as checking oil and fluid levels on all equipment.
Maintained inventory records on repairs made, parts ordered, and parts inventory.
Acted as a lead person on a golf course maintenance crew.
Coordinated work of other crewmembers, assuring completion of necessary tasks.