Objective
Open minded to any positions available.
Experience
DARRELL C. OLSON
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Over 13 years experience in the United States Army as a Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic and three years as a Forklift Road Service Technician. Proficient in trouble-shooting procedures for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Supervised, trained, and performed unit maintenance and recovery on gasoline and diesel vehicles, trailers, and forklifts. Maintained database and paper work of the operational status of Units' and Company’s parts and vehicles. Ability to work under pressure and timed deadlines. Supervised and trained a security team in Bosnia. Recipient of outstanding service and NATO awards in 1996 and 1997 Bosnia deployments. Certified drug free and extremely physically fit.
EXPERIENCE
2005-Present
Heavy Haul Mechanic – KBR – Iraq (United States Government Contract)Heavy Maintenance Forman and performed and supervised heavy wheel maintenance on Heavy Equipment such as Stackers, Forklift, and Heavy Trucks. Highly proficient in trouble shooting electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems.
1999-2002
Road Service Technician - Associated Material Handling Industries
Highly proficient in troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic applications on narrow aisle forklifts. Maintained company vehicle used for travel between work sites throughout the Chicagoland area to perform service and repairs at various customer locations. Maintained customer relations with a wide variety of clientele and handled the invoices for services and parts performed at the work site.
1999-2002
Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic- United States Army Reserve
Performed and supervised vehicle maintenance inspection, services, and repaired 11/4, 21/2, and 5-ton heavy wheel vehicles.
1997-1999
Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic; Recovery Operator -United States Army
Maintained, services, and repaired diesel fueled vehicles. Experienced on 11/4, 21/2, and 5-ton heavy wheeled and tracked vehicles. Operated, maintained, and accountable for a 5-ton recovery vehicle. Maintained over $60,000 worth of property. Performed and supervised recovery operations. Proficient in wheeled vehicle crane, hoist, and winch assemblies. Earned drivers badge for driving over 10,000 accident free miles. Supervised, trained, and counseled a QRF (Quick Reaction Force) team in Bosnia for base camp security.
Education
2003-2005
Highland Community College, Freeport, IL, Associate of Science degree, May 2005
Full time student - Approximately 90 credit hours and maintained a mid-B average.
Certification
Dealer Basic 1, Certificate, 1999
"Safety on the Move" Training Program (industrial forklifts), Certificate, 1999
DOD-EPA Section 608 Refrigeration Course, Certificate, 1997
School of Standards and Equal Opportunity, Certificate, 1995
Prescribed Load List Course, Certificate, 1994
Primary Leadership Development Course, Diploma, 1992
Combat Life Saver Course, Certificate, 1992
Advanced Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic Training, Diploma, 1990
Skils
1995-1997
Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic; Section Leader - United States Army
Supervised, trained, counseled, and provided technical guidance to eight subordinates. Responsible for overall maintenance of 11/2, 21/2, and 5-ton service section. Maintained excellent turn around rate. Secured and maintained over $100,000 worth of inventory. Received mechanics badge for superior work performance. Supervised and maintained vehicles at our base camp in Bosnia and maintained a 90% operational status rating.
1989-1995
Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic - United States Army
Held the positions of shop foreman, section sergeant, and motor pool sergeant. Secured inventory and vehicle maintenance on 11/4, 21/2, and 5-ton vehicles. Instructed small group classes of up to 10 participants. Ordered vehicle parts for continual maintenance projections.
Army Commendation Medal (3 Awarded)
Army Achievement Medal (2 Awarded)
Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
NATO Medal (2 Awarded)
Army Superior Unit Award
Certificate and Scrolls of Appreciation, Affiliation, and Achievements (9 Awarded)