Otha Harbin is seeking employment as a small engine mechanic and is currently qualified with a certificate in small engine repair from Alabama Southern Community College. His goals are to obtain OEM certifications from Briggs & Stratton and attend their authorized field service school. He has experience repairing engines, drive systems, fuel injection, and electrical systems. He is looking for advice on entering the industry and would like the employer to consider him for any full-time positions.

1. Dear Owner or General Manager,
Otha D. Harbin Jr.
2400 Elm St.
Guntersville, Al 35976
Otha.Harbin.oh@gmail.com
334-247-7998 textnow.com
I am currently a qualifiedSmallEngineMechanic, I haveonecertificates ofcompletion oftheSmall
Engine RepairProgram, oneas ofOctober20,2016,from AlabamaSouthern CommunityCollegeLIFE-TECH
Campus in Thomasville, Al.
My immediategoal is to obtain employmentin thefield;for hands on experience, and to acquire an
(E.E.T.C.) Equipment &EngineTraining CouncilTechnicianCertification;By October 20, 2017,in Four-Stroke,
Two-Stroke, Electrical,CompactDiesel,Generator,Drive-line/Hydro,Reel Technology and Components.
And by October20, 2018,earna (MST) MasterService TechnicianCertificationfrom Briggs&Stratton,
and to attend thefourday authorizedfieldserviceschool,because it is an excellent educational experiencein
preparationforthe(MST) exam.
I wouldbeverygrateful forany suggestionsyoumighthave, andI'd liketo contact youin thenearfuture
to " Pick yourBrain"for yourknowledge, contacts, andobservationsabouttheindustry.
I won't takemuch ofyourtimeandwillgreatly appreciate any adviceyou canoffer.
Also. please findmy resumes attached andgive feedback, thank you.
I wouldlike to beconsidered a candidateforthefull timeposition youmentioned,AsI have the technical
educationin an area to which I havegiven much thought.
To yourcompany I can bring :
 A strongcommitment to getting an O.E.M. certification, even ifthatmeans a online courseat night,on
my owntime.
 Demonstratedability to followO.E.M. servicemanuals andguidelines.
 Solid experiencein troubleshootingDriveSystems, FuelInjection,CompactDiesel andBasic Electrical
Systems andwiring.
 Familiarity withA.T.V., Honda,Kawasaki andYamaha, U.T.V.,i.e.Mules, andHydro/Drive-lines etc.
 A workingknowledge ofmethodsusedin most O.E.M.serviceandrepairmanuals.
 Excellent written, oral andcomputerizedcommunication skill.
I wouldbehappy to meetyouanytimeafterOctober20,2016,Asthatis my Graduation Date, from
Alabama SouthernLIFE-TECHInstitute.
Thank You
Otha Harbin

2. Otha Harbin
2400 Elm Street
Guntersville, AL 35976
otha.harbin.oh@gmail.com
Profile
Over five years’ experience as diesel mechanic, automotive, and small engines
Work Experience
Asst. Manager/ Diesels Mechanic
Evergreen Forest Product
Boaz, AL
July 2012-November 2013
 Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions
 Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes
 Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering
systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially
troublesome areas
 Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and
tune-ups
 Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems
 Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers’ performance specifications
 Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors
 Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems,
and linkages
 Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear,using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
 Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears,valves, and bearings
 Install and repair accessories,such as radios, heaters,mirrors, and windshield wipers
 Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers,or Subordinates
 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
 Performing Administrative Activities
 Experience with: Air drills, Automotive on-board diagnostics scanners,Battery chargers,
Bench lathes, Box end wrenches,Brake tools, Calipers, Center punches, Computerized
scanners,Crescent wrenches,Cutting torches, Cylinder leakage testers,Drill presses,Engine
cylinder hones, Exhaust analyzers, Forklifts, Gas welding equipment, Gear wrenches,Grease
guns, Grinding equipment, Hammers,Heat guns, Impact guns, Jack stands, Jacks,Nut
drivers, Ohmmeters, Oil filter wrenches,Oil injectors, Oil pressure gauges, Online service
manual database software,Open end wrenches,Oxyacetylene welding equipment, Phillips
head screwdrivers, Plasma cutters,Ratcheting box wrenches,Ratchets,Remote starter

3. switches, Shielded arc welding tools, Smoke machines, Socket wrench sets,Socket wrenches,
Test lights, Timing lights, Vacuum gauges, Vises, Welding masks, Workshop cranes
Automotive Maintenance Technician
Mike's Auto Repair
Guntersville, AL
October 2011-July 2012
 Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared
engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices
 Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions
 Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and
tune-ups
 Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors
 Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems,
and linkages
 Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear,using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
 Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears,valves, and bearings
 Repair manual and automatic transmissions
 Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters,and pumps
 Experience with: Adjustable wrenches,Air compressors,Air drills, Air sanders, Alignment
wrenches,Allen wrenches,Anti-lock braking system ABS/air bag scan tools, Antifreeze
recovery equipment, Anvils, Automotive on-board diagnostics scanners,Ball joint separators,
Battery/alternator testers,Bearing pullers, Bench lathes, Bolt cutters,Box end wrenches,
Brake line flaring tools, Brake rotor hones, Brake shoe tools, Brake tools, Brass hammers,
Breaker bars,Cable cutters,Calipers, Center punches, Chain wrenches,Channel lock pliers,
Circuit testers,Claw hammers, Coil testers,Cold chisels, Combination pliers, Combination
wrenches,Computerized scanners,Diagnostic code readers,Drill presses,Engine cylinder
hones, Feeler gauges, Flare nut wrenches,Flat files, Forklifts, Fuel pressure testers,Gas
welding equipment, Gasket scrapers,Gear wrenches,Hammers,Hand-held computer
diagnostic equipment, Heat guns, Hex keys, Hoists, Hydraulic presses,Ignition module
testers,Impact guns, Long nose pliers, Lug wrenches,Magnetic pickup tools, Manifold
gauge sets,Oxyacetylene welding equipment,Picks, Plasma cutters, Power drills, Power
grinders, Power saws,Power washers,Pressure brake bleeders,Pry bars,Punches,Ratcheting
box wrenches,Smoke machines, Socket wrench sets,Socket wrenches,Soldering irons, Strap
wrenches,Tachometers,Tape measures,Taper punches, Timing lights, Torque
wrenches,Welding masks, Wheel balancers, Winches,Workshop cranes
Quality Assurance
Alatrade
Albertville, AL
January 2006-May 2006
Inspected, tested,or measured materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to
specifications; recorded inspection or tested data, such as weights, temperatures, grades,or moisture
content, and quantities inspected or graded
Grinder/Welder
D & F Equipment Sales Inc
Crossvile, AL

4. April 2005-September 2005
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions; operated safety equipment and used safe work
habits; examined workpieces for defects and measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to
ensure conformance with specifications
Diesel Mechanic
Osborn
Rainbow City, AL
January 2005-July 2005
Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that
they were in proper operating condition; performed routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking
batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery; test drove trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions
or to ensure that they were working properly
CSR/SERVICE TECH
U-HAUL
ASHEVILLE , NC
August 2004-September 2004
CUSTOMER SERVICE & TRUCK MAINTENANCE& REPAIR
REPAIR TECH
VENDOR REMANUFACTURINGOF AL
GUNTERSVILLE,AL
February 2004-June 2004
REPAIRED DRINK MACHINES
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent, General Studies
GED
Guntersville, AL