James F. Blevins

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Mechanicsville, Va. 23111

Cell Phone: 804-***-****

acqtpi@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Federal Safety Inspector since 1984

Virginia Safety Inspector since 1982

Commonwealth of Virginia Fire Service, Training Fire Fighting 1, October 1992

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

40+ years combined scholastic and practical experience in both light and heavy-duty vehicles and major/minor equipment maintenance and repairs.

Repair and maintain hydraulics, fuel, engine, a/c, hydraulic brakes, air brakes, steering, frames, manual/automatic transmissions, and rear ends for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

40+ years’ experience in diagnosing, rebuilding gas and diesel engines and their associated

systems.

Perform minor/major overhauls in light and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles.

Tig, mig, and stick welding qualified for stainless steel, steel, aluminum, and cast iron.

Qualified in torches, presses, band saws, drill presses, lathes and other special shop equipment.

Operate computerized testing equipment in diagnosing, testing engine performance and drive ability problems.

Qualified in wiring, hydraulic, vacuum, A/C electrical and plumping schematics, and troubleshooting light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

CERTIFICATIONS

Vibration corrections

6.5 turbo charged diesel engines

Distributor less ignition systems

ZR1 lt5 engine mechanical

3.4 liter twin dual cam engine mechanical

Delco moranine abs 6 - esb

All wheel drive / four wheel drive systems

Bosh abs 2 u and 2 s brake systems

4.3 liter engine mechanical

3.1 liter engine mechanical

4.3 Vortec engine mechanical

Quad 4 engine mechanical

R -134 air conditioning diagnose and mechanical

ASE a/c service systems

ASE master automotive technician

ASE truck technician

ASE HD truck specialty drive train

ASE HD truck specialty brakes

ASE HD truck specialty suspension and steering

ASE engine repair

Certified GM Journeyman

Master Toyota technician

Bendix Air Brake Systems

Euclid Hydraulic Brakes

Euclid Air Brakes

Stemco Wheel End Installation

Basic Hydraulic Systems Troubleshooting

Advanced Hydraulic System Troubleshooting and Repairs

Light duty rear end diagnose and rebuilds

HD rear ends diagnose and rebuilds

Manual trans light and heavy duty

Automatic transmissions light and heavy duty

Diesel engine mechanical light and heavy duty

Gas engine mechanical light and heavy duty

PTO Systems diagnosis and repair

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JB's Fleetside Service and Sales Inc. (January 2000 to present)

Richmond, VA

CEO, Owner

Service provided: Full maintenance programs for companies with large and small fleets Duties: All day to day operations; Create policies and procedures for employees and safe working areas; Implement yearly employee training schedules; Obtain new customer base and maintaining current relationships; Scheduling work for lot, road, and shop on 24 hour basis.

Sydnor Hydro (April 1993 – December 1999)

Richmond, VA

Director of Vehicle Maintenance Department

Duties: Set up schedules for maintenance for vehicles and equipment; Timing and completion of work; Implemented rules, regulations and safety procedures; Kept work log books up-to-date and accurate; Designed and implemented computerized preventative maintenance and repair logs; Bought equipment for all jobs; Painted vehicles; Ordered supplies, assessed inventory, fabricated job equipment; As required, repaired equipment and vehicles on and offsite.

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.

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