Brett Ruediger
Charlotte
Summary
With a proven track record at Airo Mechanical, I excel in troubleshooting and unit installation, enhancing HVAC system longevity by over 30%. My background in the military honed my leadership and teamwork abilities, ensuring operational excellence and safety in high-pressure environments. Skilled in both technical repairs and strategic personnel deployment, I deliver results with precision and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Installer
Airo Mechanical
03.2023 - Current
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
Soldier
United States Army National Guard
03.2020 - Current
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Mechanic
Charlotte Rod And Custom
06.2023 - Current
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
11.2017 - 12.2023
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Norman Charter School
Huntersville, NC06-2018
Skills
- Electrical system rewiring
- Vehicle test drives
- Vehicle inspections
- Troubleshooting
- Unit installation
- Forced-air furnaces
- Thermostat installation
- Equipment replacement
- System troubleshooting
- Disaster relief support
- Armed combat operations
- Security patrols
- Training delivery
- Equipment management
- Explosives handling
- Defensive tactics
- Munitions
- Vehicle operation
- Firearms proficiency
- Team supervision
- Personnel deployment
- Armored vehicle operation
- Combat mission support
- Buddy care and first aid
- Physical fitness
Timeline
Mechanic
Charlotte Rod And Custom
06.2023 - Current
HVAC Installer
Airo Mechanical
03.2023 - Current
Soldier
United States Army National Guard
03.2020 - Current
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
11.2017 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Lake Norman Charter School