James Grove
*** *. ******** ***. ********, AR ***20 501-***-**** acgig8@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a stable job where I could use my skills and learn new skills.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma May 1984
Sylvan Hills Senior High School, Sherwood, AR
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Certified forklift operator
• Elevated work platforms – inspect and operate
• Engine repair
• Hydraulic repair
• Troubleshooting
• Basic computer knowledge
• Customer Service
EXPERIENCE
FLOORMAN 2013 TO APRIL 2014
OCTOBER
HOLMES FLOOR AND OVERALL-SHERWOOD, AR
INSTALL NEW WOOD FLOORING AND REPAIR AS NEEDED
SAND FLOORS TO PREPAR FOR FINISHING
APPLY STAIN AND FINISH TO FLOORS
James Grove
Road Service Mechanic June 2003 to April 2013
NES Rentals – North Little Rock, AR
• Kept work area and vehicle clean and stocked with parts and supplies.
• Worked with management and colleagues in a professional manner
• Completed paperwork, such as work orders, vehicle log books, time sheets, and
equipment inspection check lists, in a timely manner.
• Clean, inspect, service, and repair equipment for rent
• Perform tests to diagnose electric, hydraulic, or mechanical systems on each type of
equipment and repair accordingly.
• Travel to job sites for emergency repairs
• Service machines and return to customer for use.
Mechanic June 1992 to June 2003
Sherwood Tire Service – Sherwood, AR
• Kept shop clean and stacked tires.
• Test drove vehicles to diagnose complaints.
• Perform repairs on brakes, alignment, suspension, heating and a/c cooling, steering, and
coolant systems.
• Managed front counter, answered the phone, quoted prices for service, and
opened/closed the shop.
Machinist October 1988 to June 1992
Engine Production Company – Little Rock, AR
• Inspect, tap, and clean engine blocks.
• Boar, hone, and surface to refurbish engine blocks.
• Inspect and resize connecting rods, attach to new pistons.
• Inspect, straighten, and re-grind cam shafts.
• Prepare engine blocks and reassemble.
• Clean, repair, and maintain all machines while maintaining a clean work area.
James Grove
Aircraft Hydraulics September 1984 to September 1988
US Marine Corp – MCAS Yuma, AZ
• Test, diagnose, and repair hydraulics systems on AV-8 Harriers.
• Repair brake assemblies and components for multiple aircraft.
• Build hydraulic lines in steel, aluminum, rubber, or Teflon to replace old lines.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble wheel assemblies with new tires.
• Oversee parts room, order and stock parts, adjust inventory
Stockman July 1983 to September 1984
Wal-Mart – JFK BLVD Store #110
• Swept floors and gathered trash throughout store.
• Restocked paper goods and chemicals.
• Worked in pet department evenings and weekends.
• Gathered, stored, and retrieved layaways.
• Retrieved shopping carts from parking lot.
• Assist customers with large, heavy objects.
REFERENCES
References are available upon request.