David Alderson

Background

About David Alderson

Professional Summary • 13 years of experience operating, inspecting, maintaining, and recovery of heavy equipment and automotive applications. Experience with many pieces of equipment from hybrid vehicles, gasoline vehicles, diesel vehicles and equipment, hydraulic equipment, and generators. • 6 years management experience, performing team training, budget management, and fleet operations. • Exceptional communication skills with customers, suppliers, and manufacturers. • Experienced in service writing programs, parts ordering systems, diagnostic equipment, Microsoft Office, and phone systems. Professional Accomplishments Management • Managed a team of 4 employees that provided unscheduled maintenance to a fleet of over 60 pieces of heavy equipment and maintained a 98% operational fleet. • Implemented new systems to improve efficiency of all mechanics on my team. • Created accounts with local businesses to provide fleet maintenance. • Coordinated and executed recovery missions in high stress situations to provide success in the movement and transportation of goods and construction equipment to highly remote areas. • Supervised the communication between employees, managers and manufacturer specific representatives that provided necessary training and completion of repairs to disabled vehicles. Maintenance • Awarded for troubleshooting ability of electronic equipment based on the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. • Facilitated the operation of the unscheduled maintenance shop and scheduled services shop in remote locations to help in the supply of other remote areas. • Created and led the presentation of recovery procedures and unscheduled maintenance procedures that resulted in achieving multiple awards. • Established a process of inspection for equipment to be properly checked before performing duties. • Cooperated with manufacturer representatives to operate and maintain manufacturer equipment. Communication • Instituted methods to accurately communicate customer concerns, technician findings, and completion times. • Communicated with customers to provide scheduled maintenance in a timely and efficient manner. • Directed day to day communications with customers, managers, employees, and manufacturers. • Assessed and negotiated complications and struggles with employees and managers.