Kyle Gallivan
Post Falls
Summary
A dedicated and experienced mechanic who balances the necessity of critical and routine maintenance with the need to maintain good relationships with other workers. Equally capable of managing a team of technicians or as a member of a team. Comfortable exercising initiative, teamwork, and solving problems. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Class B Technician
Allsport
10.2025 - Current
- Certified in Can-am and Polaris as a Master Technician for On Road, Off Road, Indian, and Jetski
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Repaired, upgraded, and inspected electrical as well as mechanical systems on Polaris, Indian, Can-am, Yamaha, and Honda.
- Performed in-depth repairs for 12+ engine rebuilds, electrical diagnostics involving wiring harnesses, routing electrical systems, and assisting others in repairs requiring experience
Road Technician Level 2
Sunbelt Rentals
06.2021 - 05.2025
- Order, receive, and apply parts to work orders or bin locations, if required, verifying all costs and quantities match.
- Instruct and Assist all shop mechanics on priority tasks for the week ahead to maintain a goal of 15% or less PC Readiness.
- Assist in managing all equipment on yard or at outside repair vendors to verify repairs are being conducted, parts are on order, equipment estimated completions are up to date.
- Respond in a timely manner to all service calls working with customers and Sales Department to repair equipment to 100% satisfaction.
- Train all new mechanic in the importance of safety, the expectations of their position, and the daily tasks ahead needing to be executed.
- Employ safety with my team as a daily practice to reduce all work related injuries using take 10 cards, time outs and proactive events.
Production Specialist 2
GEISMAR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed 6 excavator builds working with a small team to complete each in less than 1000 hours.
- Properly installed electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and air connections on each build.
- Measured and welded key structural components on frame, counterweight, and sub assemblies.
- Inspected each excavator to the highest of standard resulting in the total profit of 3 million dollars.
- Revised 23 documents such as work instructions, electrical, hydraulic, and air schematics.
- Determined the tools, equipment, schematics and proper instructions were supplied to the team to ensure quality builds.
Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic
U.S. Marine Corps-MCAS
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Supervised a crew of 10 mechanics, 39 vehicles, and 4 trailers resulting in support of hundreds of successful operations.
- Maintained Maintenance Manager for 3 years Ordering parts, Updating the Service Orders, Ensuring Equipment is safe, and taking care of My Marines.
- Expertly managed the Vehicle Analysis and Diagnostic System for CAT, John Deere, Bobcat, Kalmar, Terex, and Cummins.
- Reviewed 28 vehicles' service needs, scheduled maintenance and mechanics resulting in zero loss in operation down time.
- Ensure vehicles are properly maintained, meeting safety standards 100% of the time
- Determined the number of mechanics needed and spare parts required to maintain equipment resulting in vehicle safety every day.
Education
Certification - Off-Road
BRP Institute
Sturtevant, WI02-2026
Certification - Sea-Doo
BRP Institute
Sturtevant, WI02-2026
Certification - Polaris Master Technician
Polaris University
11-2025
Certified - USMC Heavy Equipment
Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Leonard Wood, MO02-2018
High School Diploma - undefined
El Dorado High School
Placerville, CA06-2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Financial Management
- Training
- Computer knowledge
- Diesel Technician
- Electrical systems repair
- Customer service
- Workplace safety practices
Timeline
Class B Technician
Allsport
10.2025 - Current
Road Technician Level 2
Sunbelt Rentals
06.2021 - 05.2025
Production Specialist 2
GEISMAR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
07.2020 - 06.2021
Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic
U.S. Marine Corps-MCAS
06.2016 - 06.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
El Dorado High School
Certification - Off-Road
BRP Institute
Certification - Sea-Doo
BRP Institute
Certification - Polaris Master Technician
Polaris University
Certified - USMC Heavy Equipment
Fort Leonard Wood