Anthony Ostrowski
New Castle
Summary
Highly skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic with expertise in preventive maintenance, engine repair, and welding. Proven ability to diagnose mechanical issues and enhance equipment reliability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Richardson Tree and Landscape
New Wilmington
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in heavy equipment for efficient repairs.
- Repaired and maintained engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems on various machines.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with operators to identify equipment performance concerns.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and loaders.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
- Fabricated replacement parts when needed with a variety of tools.
- Disassembled equipment using hand tools and hoists to begin repair work.
- Read and interpreted technical details such as schematics, manuals and drawings.
- Tested repaired machines for proper operation before returning them to service.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Welded broken parts and fabricated new components as needed for equipment repair.
- Coordinated with suppliers to order replacement parts as needed.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kostecki Excavating
Spencer
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and grading projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling techniques.
- Monitored equipment operations to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Performed daily pre-operational inspections on assigned vehicles and reported any malfunctions or damage to supervisor.
- Provided technical assistance to mechanics during engine repairs or replacements.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Operated and maintained a variety of heavy equipment, such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, backhoes and loaders.
Automotive Technician
Area Fleet Service
New Castle
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on various fleet vehicles and machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of service requests.
- Documented repairs and maintenance activities in the company's tracking system.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawrence County Career Center
New Castle, PA05-2021
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Welding and fabrication
- Brake system maintenance
- Engine repair
- Powertrain repair
- Tire and wheel service
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Equipment dismantling
- Hydraulic system repair
Affiliations
Eagle Scout Recipient - Currently still active in Scouts
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Richardson Tree and Landscape
11.2024 - 01.2026
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kostecki Excavating
10.2021 - 11.2024
Automotive Technician
Area Fleet Service
08.2020 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Lawrence County Career Center