Brian Quarles

Work Experience

• Payne and Dolan

  2004-2008 | Fleet Mechanic

  Repair and replace damaged or worn parts. Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects. Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency. Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems. Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.

• Truck Country

  2008-2009 | Technician

  Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition. Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment. Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists. Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery. Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly. Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions. Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges. Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels. Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems. Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves. Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications. Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.

• Freightliner of Arizona

  2009-2009 | Technician

  Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition. Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment. Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists. Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery. Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly. Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions. Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges. Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels. Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems. Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves. Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units. Rebuild gas or diesel engines. Align front ends and suspension systems.

• Universal Technical Institute

  2009-2011 | Instructor

  Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies. Assign and grade class work and homework. Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance. Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills. Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.

• Southwest Industrial Rigging

  2011-2011 | Field Service Mechanic

  Repair and replace damaged or worn parts. Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects. Rebuild Hydraulic Cylinders. Rebuild, replace Hydraulic hoses. DOT inspections. Engine overhaul.

• ReMonks

  2012-2012 | Field Service Mechanic

  Repair and replace damaged or worn parts. Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects. Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications. Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings. Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency. Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

• Peed Equipment

  2012-2012 | Field Service Mechanic

  Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists. Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms. Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery. All repair and maintenance performed on 657 scrapers. Rebuild bowl cylinders. Rebuild hitch cylinders. Rebuild hydraulic hoses. Rebuild Finals. Complete brake job. Engine updates. Engine over hauls. Remove and replace transmissions.

• Western Aggregate

  2012-Present | Maintenance Supervisor

  Repair and replace damaged or worn parts. Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects. Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications. Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings. Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency. Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices. Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges. Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems. Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records. Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs. Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools. Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.

Education

• Burlington High Scool

  1993-1997 | High School Diploma