William Mays
Cartersville
Summary
Detail-oriented Heavy Equipment Mechanic skilled in diagnostics and troubleshooting. Enhances equipment performance through thorough inspections and preventative maintenance. Ensures safety and efficiency in operations while delivering results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Equipment Mechanic
B&G Equipment And Supply
Austell, GA
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in construction equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on heavy machinery, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Perform emergency repairs away from the shop to return the equipment to operation, or to assist in returning the equipment to the shop for further repair.
- Repair tools and equipment enclosures, interiors, dashboards, and related equipment
- Repair electrical and simple electronic malfunctions
- Record information in the proper manner in both written work orders and computer databases.
- Create purchase orders, order parts and receive invoices to assist co workers.
- Maintain parts stock room, update inventory counts and bin locations as needed.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Technical Services International
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2019 - 02.2025
- Repair and maintain heavy equipment including but not limited to: Mi-Jack overhead gantry cranes, Kone hybrid overhead gantry cranes, Hyster forklifts and other industrial equipment used in ports and railroad terminals.
- Perform detailed equipment inspections and preventative maintenance following OEM specifications.
- Evaluated and recommended necessary repairs to enhance equipment reliability.
- Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs.
- Responded to customer equipment requests to ensure timely service and support.
- Provide and maintain accurate records as required for all work performed.
- Provided training to equip co-workers with essential skills for safe and effective equipment operation.
- Executed special projects to enhance team performance.
Used Car Technician
Steve Rayman Chevrolet
Smyrna, GA
02.2014 - 04.2019
- Diagnosed vehicle malfunctions using computerized diagnostic equipment and technical service bulletins to identify the root cause of malfunctions and determine necessary repairs.
- Perform comprehensive multi-point inspections on used vehicles to identify potential mechanical issues, including but not limited to: Checking fluid levels, tire condition, brakes, lights, and electrical systems.
- Replaced worn gaskets, belts, timing chains, and other engine components to restore vehicle performance.
- Adjusted brakes and replaced brake pads and shoes.
- Installed new tires onto wheels using tire mounting machines.
- Disassemble, repair and reassemble vehicle components as required to make repairs.
- Perform alignments as required using Hunter alignment machines.
- Test drove vehicles before and after repairs to confirm repairs met functionality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alcovy High School
Covington, GA05-2011
Skills
- Heavy equipment troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Close attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Field service adaptability
- Technical documentation
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Forklift, Boom Lift, and Telehandler Certified.
Timeline
Construction Equipment Mechanic
B&G Equipment And Supply
03.2025 - 06.2026
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Technical Services International
04.2019 - 02.2025
Used Car Technician
Steve Rayman Chevrolet
02.2014 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Alcovy High School