john m self

Having over 15 years of experience as a mechanic and shop owner to benefit from and obtain a position within the company, where my knowledge and experience of all aspects of shop repair & service as well as shop operations.

Jan 09 to Present CSC GBOSS TQ, Iraq
Field Service Technician
Provide on-site field support to customers including installation, and servicing and repairing of systems and equipment. Answer customer questions and resolves issues. Refers other issues/questions to appropriate personnel/service area/manager for follow up, testing and troubleshooting. Assists in instructing customers in the operation and maintenance of systems/equipment. Act as a liaison with customers on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects. Perform analyses and prepares reports on system problem trends and issues.

March 08 to Dec 08 ITT Systems Division Inc Balad, Iraq
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Working on GMASS Task Order 2 contract. Worked Pls , Hets , Lmtv Family , and 915¡¦s . All but reset these trucks to make sure they pass through QC and finally the QA .

November ¡¦00 to July ¡¦07 Valley View Agri Jonesboro, AR
Lead Diesel Mechanic
„X Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on fleet trucks: Toyota, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler pickups and vans with gasoline and diesel engines. Also helped other mechanics when needed and made sure all paper work was done with job.
„X Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel powered forklifts, over-the-road semis, 50 & 60 ton cranes, backhoes, boom trucks, several types of commercial and agricultural trailers, generators, Bobcat welding machines, and tractors of all sizes.
„X Position was comprehensive in scope; performed troubleshooting, parts requisitioning, repairs and servicing. Areas of focus included hydraulics, electrical troubleshooting and repair, complete engine repair and rebuild, transmission repair and rebuild, drivelines, air conditioning, air and air brake systems, and body work.

October ¡¦95 to November ¡¥00 Mobile Diesel Truck Repair Bono, AR
Owner and Diesel Mechanic
„X Repaired and rebuilt diesel engines and transmissions. Performed repairs on air brake and A/C systems. Engines included Caterpillar, Cummins, Perkins, Ford, and John Deere. Worked predominantly on Fuller transmissions.
„X Worked both in a shop environment and from a repair truck on a mobile, as needed basis.

1990 - 1994 Westside High School Jonesboro, AR
High School Diploma

Currently Hold Active Secret Clearance