JOSEPH FORREST
Meyersdale
Summary
Skilled mechanic with extensive hands-on experience in automotive diagnostics, repair, and maintenance. Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting electrical systems and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, while consistently delivering high-quality results and exceptional customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
West Central Equipment
Somerset
12.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed problems and determined solutions for various customer issues.
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
- Diagnosed issues using specialized tools and testing methods to enhance equipment reliability.
- Conducted service appointments to identify and resolve customer equipment issues promptly.
- Repaired faulty components such as motors, pumps, valves, switches.
- Troubleshot electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams.
- Performed routine maintenance on agricultural equipment and machinery.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation and safety hazards prior to use.
- Ensured safety compliance during maintenance activities to protect personnel and equipment.
- Set up and operated mechanical and manual tools and equipment.
Mechanic
Diehl's Ford Sales
Grantsville
10.2013 - Current
- Maintain, analyze, troubleshoot and test alternators, generators and electrical system components on equipment. Performs repairs as required and needed
- Repairs engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes and all parts of automotive equipment
- Completes diagnostic work on gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel engine systems
- Checks and balances wheels for proper alignment
- Completes vehicle service requirements by changing filters, oil, tires, and belts, keeping coolant, window cleaner, and tire air up to level
- Perform preventative maintenance and ensure equipment is in working order for the Facility
- Preventative maintenance and repair for furnace pumps, blowers and other heating component systems
- Adhered to safety protocols during all maintenance activities to ensure a secure work environment.
- Ensured customers were aware of safety concerns and up selling any repairs
- Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs
- Analyzed braking systems and serviced worn brake components
- Performs emergency road-side service
- Performs welding as required
- Maintained organized station to meet repair order deadlines and streamline parts requests
- Operates various types of motor vehicles
- Pipefitting experience with shop compressed air
- Insulation of plumbing including sinks, toilets and water system
- Contributed to mechanic meetings to enhance team coordination and address operational challenges
- Ensures timely and efficient functions within the shop
- Performing building maintenance, snow removal maintenance and use of plow truck
- Completes vehicle service requirements by changing filters, oil, tires, and belts, keeping coolant, window cleaner, and tire air up to level
Maintenance Technician
UPMC Somerset
Somerset
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted routine maintenance on HVAC systems and equipment.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed timely repairs.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues, achieving timely resolutions to maintain equipment functionality.
- Utilized hand and power tools for various repair tasks.
- Responded promptly to urgent repair requests from hospital departments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Addressed emergency breakdowns during shift hours.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, supporting operational accountability and compliance.
- Assisted in managing inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
Cook/Maintenance Technician
Arby's
Grantsville
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Diagnosed and resolved electrical issues to restore functionality and ensure safety.
- Prepared sandwiches while maintaining cleanliness by mopping floors, pressure washing surfaces, disposing of garbage, and unloading trucks to support efficient restaurant operations.
- Conducted routine building maintenance to ensure a safe and functional environment.
- Executed snow removal maintenance to maintain safe access to premises and prevent hazards during winter months.
Ski Technician
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Seven Springs
12.2010 - 03.2011
- Set up the skis and snowboards for rentals
- Wax and sharpened the edges of the skis and snowboards
- Organize the skis and snowboards
- Customer service desk
- Seasonal position
Landscaping and Maintenance
Laurel Highlands Bike Trail
Somerset
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Maintaining the Laurel Highlands Bike Trail
- All aspects of lawn care
- Brush removal
- Tree trimming
- Bridge maintenance
Education
Welding Certificate -
Somerset Vocational School
Somerset12-2012
Diploma -
Meyersdale Area School District
Meyersdale05-2010
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and inspections
- Diagnostic testing and troubleshooting
- Electrical safety compliance
- Customer service excellence
- Equipment maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Electrical and Equipment troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Parts ordering
- Technical documentation
- Preventive maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Maintenance and repair
- Routine inspections
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Electrical systems
References
- Brandon Risinger, 330-322-4530
- Dave Schafer, 814-701-7483
- Jason Smith, 814-442-9081
- Michelle Huges, 301-268-6737
Timeline
Service Technician
West Central Equipment
12.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
UPMC Somerset
02.2025 - 12.2025
Mechanic
Diehl's Ford Sales
10.2013 - Current
Cook/Maintenance Technician
Arby's
03.2011 - 10.2013
Ski Technician
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
12.2010 - 03.2011
Landscaping and Maintenance
Laurel Highlands Bike Trail
05.2010 - 12.2010
Welding Certificate -
Somerset Vocational School
Diploma -
Meyersdale Area School District