Travis Mowdy
Craig
Summary
Highly adaptable Mechanic consistently guarantees customers short turnaround times for auto repairs. Focused on quality and customer satisfaction. Detailed understanding of safety mandates and regulations to maintain safe work environment. Have taken multiple leadership, harassment, and job specific training courses through previous employers to better suit the needs and continued learning opportunities for myself to make myself more valuable to employers and myself.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations, haul trucks and equipment operations.
Rango Inc
Craig
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Mechanic
Rowdy Mowdy AG Services LLC
Craig
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Mechanic, Technician.
Rocky Mountain Machinery
Craig
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Adjusted vehicle components according to specifications utilizing testing equipment such as dynamometers or chassis charts.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Consulted with customers regarding service options available based upon their needs.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Educated customers about basic automotive maintenance techniques they can perform themselves at home.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
Ranch Manager
Dr. Miller.
Craig
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Inspected ranch property and identified areas of improvement.
- Identified, hired, and trained personnel to carry out daily operations on the ranch.
- Developed and implemented operational plans for efficient management of the ranch.
- Maintained accurate records related to ranch activities including payroll, inventory, expenses.
- Conducted regular inspections of pastures and fencing systems to ensure optimal health of animals.
- Assisted in developing grazing strategies to maintain healthy land conditions while maximizing production levels.
- Coordinated with veterinarians to provide appropriate care and treatment for sick or injured animals.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on farm machinery such as tractors or irrigation systems.
Oil and Gas Exploration
Nabors Drilling USA
Casper
01.2006 - 01.2021
- Worked on drilling rigs with multiple crew members.
- Communicate safety through meetings and outside training.
- Supervision of drilling operations as a crew foreman (driller).
- Attended quarterly budget meetings.
- Attended offsite safety, leadership, job specific and harassment training classes yearly to be compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Traveled for work to North Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico and west Texas.
- Assisted clients in identifying cost-saving strategies related to operations, processes, and procedures.
- Researched best practices in relevant areas such as safety, compliance, environmental protection.
- Identified market forces affecting supply chain decisions made by oil and gas companies.
- Established relationships with new vendors to provide additional services or resources to existing clients.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop solutions that would improve operational efficiency at a lower cost.
- Evaluated data from geological studies conducted by geologists prior to drilling activities taking place.
- Reviewed safety protocols implemented by clients in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored changes in global markets that could impact pricing or availability of resources for customers.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
Carpenter Laborer
Hathorne construction
South Fork
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Installed and constructed wooden framework for buildings, walls, doors, and other structures.
- Assisted carpenters in measuring, cutting, and fitting lumber for construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials from trucks with a crane or hoist.
- Used manual saws and other hand tools to shape and cut pieces of wood according to specifications.
- Helped install drywall sheets into place on walls or ceilings.
- Used hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments to complete daily tasks.
- Cut materials to specified sizes for installation with power saws and tile cutters.
- Constructed, installed and repaired cabinets, shelves, flooring, doors and window frames.
- Used saws, drills and sanders to cut and shape wood and plastic.
- Cleaned and maintained shop areas to reduce hazards.
- Calculated dimensions, angles and required materials to support consistency and accuracy throughout projects.
- Inspected work to verify quality and conformance to specifications.
- Assisted with workflow coordination and task delegation to meet project needs.
- Utilized chisels, planes and saws to repair and erect structures.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools needed and required assistance.
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
- Removed tool marks and surface adhesives after installation to improve project quality.
- Calibrated and serviced tools and equipment to maintain proper functionality and safety.
- Used patching plaster, trowel and sanding tools to fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plaster boards.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, drawings and models to verify specifications.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Installed windows, flooring or trim using hand or power tools.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Adhered to project blueprints and requirements to deliver quality work.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Creede Consolidated Schools.
Creede, COSkills
- Hand and Power Tools
- Work Order Management
- Quality Assurance
- System Upgrades
- Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Repair
- Mechanical Systems
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Component Repairs
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Power Steering Repair
- Deadline-Driven
- Diagnostics Systems
- Price Quoting
- Fluid Level Testing
- Recordkeeping
- Repairs Knowledge
- Safety Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Battery Testing
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Drawing and Schematic Interpretation
- Problem Diagnosis
- Diagnostics
Timeline
Operations, haul trucks and equipment operations.
Rango Inc
11.2024 - 12.2025
Mechanic
Rowdy Mowdy AG Services LLC
02.2023 - 11.2024
Mechanic, Technician.
Rocky Mountain Machinery
01.2022 - 01.2023
Ranch Manager
Dr. Miller.
05.2021 - 08.2022
Oil and Gas Exploration
Nabors Drilling USA
01.2006 - 01.2021
Carpenter Laborer
Hathorne construction
01.1998 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Creede Consolidated Schools.