1. BRIAN ZWIEBEL
702 9th St Wakefield, KS 67487 | 785-307-2118 | greentractors4me@yahoo.com
PROFILE
Results-oriented Agricultural Technician with over30 years of mechanical experience while in the United States
Army and Army National Guard. Able to efficiently troubleshoot mechanical issues and maintain a wide range of
equipment in the field. Proficientat testing, troubleshooting and repairing machines and implements, as wellas
making recommendations forproducts.
KEY PROFICIENCIES
· Leadership management.
· Diagnostic analysis of engines, power trains, hydraulic, electrical/electronic controlunits.
· Factory trained on current year model John Deere combines, self-propelled sprayers and Final Tier IVengines.
· Able to read and interpret complex schematics coveringelectrical and hydraulic systems including CAN BUS
electrical and load sense/pressure/flow compensated hydraulic systems.
· Able to effectively writeservicecomments in order to describe the workthat was performed on company and
customer equipment so that the service writer and customer easily understand whatwork was done and
allowing for maximizing billable time.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Field Service Technician Concordia Tractor Inc., Abilene, KS 3-2013TO 6-2015
· Operated a fully stocked field service truck.
· Responded to customer needs on new and used JohnDeere agriculture equipment at their location,minimizing
customer downtime and providing productsupport for newly introduced equipment.
Engineer Equipment Technician United States Army/National Guard 12-1982TO 2-2013
· Served 8 years of activeduty as an engineer equipment technician, maintaining a SECRET Security Clearance until
retirement in February, 2013.
· Responsible forthe maintenance and readiness of more than 900 pieces of engineer equipment and ground
support equipment.
· Managed the maintenance of vehicles in accordancewith established maintenance schedules, including
inspections, testing, repairs and installations of components.
· Served as the Battalion Maintenance Technician foran engineer battalion while deployed to Eastern Afghanistan.
· Performed route clearance missions covering approximately 32,000 square miles.
· Responsibilities included overseeing and managing the maintenance and repair of vehicles used to clear roadside
bombs, including assessing vehicleswith battle damage as wellas wear and damage caused by the harsh terrain
and during this time period, the battalion fielded the new RG31 MK5E MRAP and the Husky MDTE vehicles.
· While in this position gained extensive knowledge and experience in the ULLS-G, SAMS-1E and PBUSE systems.
ServiceTechnician/Shop Foreman 21st Century Equipment, Sidney, NE 3-2001TO9-2004
· Served as shop foreman and regularly filled in as Service Manager. Service technician forboth shop and field.
· Serviced and repaired John Deere Ag equipment.
· Maintained efficient improvements and maintenance to maximize productivity.
· Reviewed instructions, diagrams, and schematics for machinery formaintenance or repair.
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science Eastern Wyoming College, Torrington, WY 1990
Major: Agricultural Mechanics | Related Coursework:Welding, Mobile Air Conditioning, Hydraulic,Electrical,
Engine and Powertrain fundamentals.
Associates of arts Colorado Technical University 2010
Major: General Studies
LICENSINGAND QUALIFICATIONS
Currently holding a Kansas CDL with T and X endorsements and DOTmedical card
Universal (TypeI, II, III) CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certificate