Michael Masek
Coal City
Summary
I am a hard-working individual who is motivated to work and will work in all weather conditions. I have heavy machinery experience and maintenance experience. I'm looking to apply my hands-on skills in a day-to-day environment where I can help my team and learn new things.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Instructor
Advantage Driving Training LLC
Joliet
02.2019 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of state and federal driving regulations and safety standards. Provide feedback to students to improve their driving skills and knowledge.
- Able to drive a tractor-trailer up to 48 feet.
- Knowledge to back up trailers into tight places.
Operator
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Ottawa
09.2007 - 08.2023
- Operated machinery to streamline production processes and enhance efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance to identify and address operational issues promptly.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to prevent malfunctions and downtime.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Operated heavy machinery
- Operated a locomotive to stage rail cars
Mechanic
Midas Car Care
Joliet
- Performed routine maintenance services, including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Repaired vehicle systems, such as brakes, engines, and transmissions efficiently.
- Evaluated repair costs and provided estimates for customer approval promptly.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
RV Technician
Ricks RV
Joliet
- Inspected RV systems for functionality and safety compliance.
- Performed routine maintenance on various RV models and types.
- Repaired electrical systems, plumbing, and appliances in RVs.
- Provided customers with detailed explanations of repairs performed.
- Performed electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and appliance maintenance.
- Conducted troubleshooting tasks to diagnose issues and determine appropriate fixes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shepard High School
Palos Heights, IL05-1990
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine operation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Proper turning methods
- Coupling and uncoupling guidance
- Extreme weather driving preparation
- Backing maneuvers instruction
- Air brake systems
- Pre-trip inspection mastery
- Heavy equipment operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CDL Instructor
Advantage Driving Training LLC
02.2019 - Current
Operator
Archer Daniels Midland Company
09.2007 - 08.2023
Mechanic
Midas Car Care
RV Technician
Ricks RV
High School Diploma -
Shepard High School