Kevin Shiffer
Milton
Summary
Proven achiever with extensive experience in heavy equipment operation and mechanical knowledge, honed across roles from Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember in the US Army to HVAC Technician. Excelled in driving a 37k lb. MRAP over 10k miles in combat zones and overseeing heat pump installations at Keefer Mechanical LLC. Demonstrates strong physical fitness and terrain analysis skills, ensuring mission success and operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic/ machine operator
Clemens Salvage
Watsontown
08.2019 - Current
- Operate a bobcat, operate a front loader
- Strip and inventory parts
- Replace change and repair tires
- Install new or used parts
- Some general labor
General Foreman
Keefer Mechanical LLC
Lewisburg
03.2019 - Current
- Oversee installation of heat pumps in residential applications
- Service all plumbing electrical and furnaces in commercial applications
- Maintenance on minisplit units in an industrial setting for offices
HVAC Technician and Geothermal Specialist
Hepler geothermal inc.
New Columbia
03.2013 - 11.2018
- Installed and serviced new construction and existing residential heat pump including duct work, wiring and plumbing
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
US Army
Fort Bliss
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Operated MRAP outside of the Fob (forward operating base) driving an excess of 10k miles in a combat zone.
- MRAP stands for Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected. MRAPs are heavily armored, wheeled vehicles designed to protect passengers from explosions, small arms fire, and other threats.
- I drove this 37k lb. MRAP over 10k miles while on tour 2009-2010 over a total of 157 successful missions.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Skills
- Machine Operator
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Plumbing
- Forklift
- Manufacturing
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Vehicle driving
- Physical fitness
- Load lifting techniques
- Terrain analysis
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Phone
(570)412-4077
Timeline
Mechanic/ machine operator
Clemens Salvage
08.2019 - Current
General Foreman
Keefer Mechanical LLC
03.2019 - Current
HVAC Technician and Geothermal Specialist
Hepler geothermal inc.
03.2013 - 11.2018
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
US Army
01.2008 - 06.2011