Roy Dennis
Montague DPW
Athol
30
years of professional experience
General knowledge of all kinds of equipment-small engines, various farm tractors and implements, heavy duty diesel engines, tractor trailers, locomotives and all types of road maintenance equipment. CDL Class B license, Mass 2A and 3A hoisting license, light welding and fabrication skills, and some hydraulic experience.
Work History
Mechanic Shop Foreman
4 Years 9 Months- Performed maintenance and repairs to all types of DPW equipment, Including but not limited to: Trucks, Loaders, Pavers, Rollers, Sanding and snow removal equipment, Tractors, and small equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshooting of various electrical and hydraulic systems
- Diagnosed and resolved complex mechanical issues, improving equipment reliability.
- Some fabrication work modifying existing equipment to better meet the needs of the DPW
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and efficiency standards.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime for municipal vehicles.
- Coordinated repair schedules with city departments, optimizing resource allocation and service delivery.
- Trained and mentored staff on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs to prevent breakdowns.
- Managed inventory control processes, ensuring availability of materials for ongoing projects.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
Farm Mechanic
4 Years 2 Months- Managed a fleet of 4 box trucks, over a dozen tractors, and various farm implements, such as planting, mowing, cultivating, and harvesting equipment.
- Tasks include:
- - maintenance and repairs of all equipment
- - logging and scheduling all work done on equipment
- - sourcing and purchasing of equipment and parts
- - building new farm implements.
Machinist/ Mechanic
18 Years- Perform daily inspections, general maintenance, and heavy repairs on EMD GP40, SD. 40, and GE C40-8Diesel locomotives. Troubleshoot and repair locomotive air brake systems. Maintenance and repairs to shop service trucks. General shop maintenance and repairs to shop equipment.
6 Years 9 Months
- Maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of diesel tractor trailer lease equipment. Maintenance, diagnose and repair of medium and light duty lease equipment. Tracking and logging of repairs on computerized system. General shop maintenance and repairing of shop equipment.
Education
Diesel Mechanics
Diesel Mechanic certification
High School Diploma
Skills
CDL Class B License
Mass 2A and 3A hoisting license
609 AC certification
Some fabrication and welding
Timeline
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Montague DPW
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Farm Mechanic
Red Fire Farm
08.2017 - 10.2021Read More
Machinist/ Mechanic
PAN AM RAILWAYS
04.2003 - 04.2021Read More
07.1996 - 04.2003Read More
Baron Institute of Technology
Diesel Mechanics
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Franklin County Techincal School
High School Diploma
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