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James Butler

@jamesbutler

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Experienced heavy equipment and forklift mechanic with strong troubleshooting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on maintenance or field service roles supporting forklifts and heavy equipment, with opportunities to lead service operations and improve uptime.

I am an experienced heavy equipment and forklift mechanic with a strong mechanical aptitude and over a decade of hands-on service and repair work. I have managed day-to-day operations, service calls, parts inventory, and owner-operator responsibilities.

My background includes diagnosing and repairing LPG, gas, electric and diesel forklifts, floor scrubbers, and a variety of heavy equipment, along with diesel engine diagnostics, hydraulics, transmissions and electrical systems. I pair technical skill with computer literacy, including diagnostic software and Microsoft Office.

I am a dependable, fast learner with strong organizational, communication and team-working skills, a clean driving record, and experience managing parts and service workflows. I hold a forklift license, GM certification and a valid driver's license.

I am motivated to apply my equipment problem-resolution skills in roles that value hands-on maintenance expertise, operational reliability, and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Heavy Equipment Technician

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Preferred Rentals

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year)

Maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment, improving uptime and reliability across rental fleet. Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on varied machinery.

Diesel Engine Diagnostics Inventory Management

Owner Operator / Technician

Butler Lift Truck Service

Jan 2019 - Apr 2025 (6 years 3 months)

Managed day-to-day operations and service calls, performing repairs on LPG, gas, electric and diesel forklifts and floor scrubbers while tracking inventory and ordering parts. Grew service reliability through hands-on diagnostics and customer communication.

Floor Scrubber Maintenance Inventory Management Diesel Engine Diagnostics Electrical Systems Customer Communications

Forklift Mechanic

National Lift Truck Service

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Serviced and repaired LPG, gas, electric and diesel forklifts and floor scrubbers, focusing on diagnostics and mechanical repairs to maintain fleet readiness.

Forklift Mechanics Floor Scrubber Maintenance Diesel Engine Diagnostics Mechanical Diagnostics

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Sunbelt Rentals

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017 (10 months)

Maintained and repaired heavy equipment for rental operations, performing diagnostic repairs and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.

Diesel Engine Diagnostics Microsoft Office Technical Documentation

Mobile Forklift & Floor Scrubber Mechanic

Butler Lift Truck Service

Mar 2014 - Mar 2017 (3 years)

Provided mobile service for forklifts and floor scrubbers, handled parts inventory and repairs across customer sites to ensure continuous operations.

Floor Scrubber Maintenance Service Parts Inventory Electrical Systems Welding

Automotive Technician

Schumacher Automotive

Jun 2010 - Mar 2014 (3 years 9 months)

Performed automotive repairs including tires, interior trim, suspension lifts and general mechanical services to improve vehicle performance and customer satisfaction.

Automotive Repair Suspension Welding Tire Service