All Rigs Services
LIVING IN FILM
Owner, Bill Baker, comes with a vast array of knowledge in the motion picture industry having a family that has been immersed in the field. It all started with Ed Baker, (Cameraman, Sound Technician with 50 years of experience in the industry). Bill along with his brothers Tom, Bob, John, Joe, Jim and his nephew Damien Baker, carry on the Baker legacy in Motion pictures. The family has covered Transportation Department, Film, Shows, Commercials, Lighting, Electrical, Picture Cars, SAG, Mechanic, and Welding/Fabrications.
Family Links:
Joe Baker: LBS Rentals
Tom Baker: Total Production Services
Damian Baker: Video Village Van/Accord Production Services
BILL'S BIO
Bill Baker started his film career and training with his father Ed at 14. Working on news stories and filming stringer film for the TV networks ABC, CBS and NBC.
He was a mechanic at Beverly Hill’s Porsche-Audi and worked on cars for stars like
Flip Wilson to David Jansen.
He worked for ASCO Products the original Shelby Supplier and his boss was Tom McIntyre the Cobra racer and car collector. Bill has also had the honor of meeting many times Carroll Shelby in his line of work and was a friend of Ken Behring businessman and car collector. Bill has also met actor James Garner racer and car enthusiast a time or two.
Bill is also an accomplished Moto Cross Racer and has raced with the likes of Hurricane Hannah and many at Indian Dunes.
He worked for General Motors testing brake systems on cars.
He has managed and designed a Mechanic Department for GES Exposition Services in San Francisco. Bill doing most of the maintenance himself on the fleet of trucks and heavy duty equipment. He also kept service records on all vehicles and did DOT inspections and met with California Highway Patrol. Bill also attended safety seminars with California highway Patrol and The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. He is knowledgeable in every aspect of Transportation and DMV. He can drive the equipment, fix the equipment and inspect the equipment.
Bill is a Teamster and is a driver for the Motion Picture Industry and Trade Show Industry. Bill is a Picture Car Coordinator and on location Mechanic as well for the Motion Picture Industry.
Bill has recently embarked on the sales, custom modification and transportation of shipping/storage containers starting his new Company All Rigs Services LLC.
Experience
Bill
is a highly motivated skilled driver and heavy equipment mechanic. Reliable, on-time worker, known for quality results in fast-paced, high volume environments. Regarded highly by managers, using experience to anticipate and solve problems before they emerge. Follow and lead well, as needed, adhering to safety specifications and customer expectations.
Bill has over 40 years of experience in a variety of Industries from Trade Show to Motion Picture. His expertise ranges from being a mechanic on Medium / Heavy Duty Trucks, Materials Handling Equipment. Safety & Maintenance, DOT Inspections. Vehicle Registration & Documentation, Parts & Supplies Inventory, Hazmat, Welding and Fabrication, Tow Truck Driver, CPR Certified, Trailer and Container hauler, Forklift driver, Big Rig Driver and driver of 7 million dollar broadcast units. Camera Truck Driver, Water Truck Driver, Cast and Crew Driver. Rigging Driver, Electrical Equipment Driver. Picture Car Coordinator.
Tools:
Thorough knowledge of Hand, Power, Automotive and Construction.
Education & Training
- Private Fleet Safety & Compliance, IDEALEASE / NPTC, Pleasanton, CA,
- Automatic Transmission Repair / Rebuild Course, Van Nuys Adult School, Van Nuys, CA
- Apprenticeship Training, Porsche / Audi Technician, Volkswagen of America, Culver City, CA
- Diesel Technology & Truck Repair, Hayward Regional Occupation Center, Hayward, CA
- Local# 2785 Teamsters
- Former United Steelworkers delegate on the Alameda County Labor Council, former Secretary Officer Local#1304
- International Printing and Graphic Communication Union Local# 24 (Paper Handler for Wall Street Journal and San Francisco Chronicle)
