James D. Wilson

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Hickory Hills IL. 60457

Cell 708-***-**** Home 708-***-****

acrh3a@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To secure a challenging position in a stable long-term work environment. Qualifications

Unyielding dedication to accept and complete task. Analytical capabilities using test equipment and mechanical aptitude. Customer service skills capable of gaining trusted report with every occupation. Education

Alvin Community College, Alvin Tx. Various company training programs covering many immediate fields. Experience

1/2012-Present. DEX Logistics/ Flatwater. Maintain and repair fleet of ten tractors ten trailers. Mobile service road calls in service truck. Repairs cover air bags, both truck and trailers. Brake shoes, drums s-cam bushings, adjust brakes and lude chasis and slack adjusters, mud flaps, and braket. Welding repairs. FHWA annual inspections. Tandem slide repairs, including pin repair and replaced. Locate and repair air leaks both trailers and trucks. Ride leveling valves and set adjustable linkage. Patch/repair roof holes, replace roof bows. Strieghten flooring rail cross members. Replace lights and housings, trace and repair shorts, breaks and oxidized wiring. Repair/ replace 7way plugs and cables. Replace a/c lines, replace dryer,vaccume and charge system with freon. Diagnose cab wiring and switches for repair/replace. Replace/repair areo fairings and mirrors. Repair/replace bumpers.Retro ICC bumpers to bolt on. Retro faulty trailer anti-lock brakes to after market style. 6/2012-12/2012. Estes Express Lines. Tractor repair. Scheduled preventive maintenance and inspections. Repair follow ups consisting of changing oil, oil filters, top off crank case oil levels and all fluids. Inspect and replace radiator, hoses fittings and coolant filters. Air filter, transmission fluid (on spotters), transmission filters, lube transmission and clutch, adjust clutch. Lube steering fittings and replace zerks. Lube drive shaft universal joints, replace u-joints. Lube and inspect rear drive axles replace oil. Insect and replace brakes, drums. Inspect and replace S-cam bushings and chambers, wheel seals, bearings and air valves and shocks. R & R tires and wheels. Inspect and repair interior/exterior lights and wiring. Test and change out batteries and cabling. Inspect repair or replace exhaust flex pipes, muffler and mountings. Inspect and repair all dash switches and consequent functions, air brake valve switches. Fifth wheel rebuilds and adjustments. R&R alternators, starters.

1/2012-6/2012. Midwest Trailer Repair. Trailer Mechanic. Repair/replace doors/sections, wooden and aluminum flooring. Overhaul air breaks,trouble shoot and replace air valves and suspension bags adjust and lube slack adjusters and replace brake chambers. Remove and replace I.C.C. bumpers. Heat and straighten frame substructures. Mig weld install wench tracks. Repair replace inside panels. Weather seal roof, FHWA annual inspections. Rivet patches to damaged outer panels. Replace tires on wheels. 2/2006- 1/10. Illinois Auto Central. Technician. Install remove repair and maintenance of refrigerated trailer and truck units. Consisting of diesel engines running reefer and or generator. Check freon levels (Licensed level II), repair and recharge as needed. Regular P.M. Inspect and repair local and over the road hauls for various national trucking companies in house or on call. Replacing belts, hoses, alternators, batteries, fuel pumps, solenoid activated valves, fueling racks, injectors and thermostats. Patching interior walls, repairing door hinges and latching mechanisms. In house or on call service. On site railroad yard refueling and inspect rail road bound units. Diagnose and restart units switched off by on board C.P.U. Licensed forklift driver, non-cdl commercial license, hazmat driver trained. Install remove and repair Qualcomm g.p.s. tracking and messaging systems along with other types of satellite information responding devises. Trouble shoot and repair electrical running lights.

6/2004- 6/09. A & G Radio & TV. Part time technician . Install and repair auto remote start and alarm, radio, compact disk changers. 2003. Wheel Go Camping Service Manager, R/V Tech. Write service ticket, bill all parts and services. Installation of truck accessories i.e. bed lids, bed liners, caps, deluxe utility cap, hitches, running boards, electric brake control and assortment of trailer harnesses with directional lights and bug shields. Repair, overhaul of trailers and campers with hydraulic and electric brakes, as well as lights and wiring. Replace axle, leaf spring, shackles, bearings and race. Repair or replace liquid propane powered refrigerator cooling units, igniting boards, furnace, water heater and l. p. gas regulators. Replace, reroute liquid propane. gas lines. Winterize R/V and dewinterize. Repair or replace plumbing, drain valves and holding tanks. Install roof a/c. Maintain battery array with power converter and charging. Drive and repair forklift. Repair electromechanically retracting steps. General building maintenance. Some light welding. 2002-03 Chicago Communication Inc. Mobile Install/Tech. Installation and programming of 2 way radios for voice and data transmission, G.P.S locating devices in fleet trucks i.e. I.D.O.T. Plows with assortment of other features and triggering sensors, fire trucks, Com Ed, Peoples Energy service trucks and police squad cars. Removal, installation and service of light bars, strobe lights, power supplies, video recorder devices, verity of antennas, speakers, center console, switching devices with siren driver, lap top computers, docking stations and hands free car kits.

2001-02. Blitz Bus Corporation. Technician, City coach bus remanufacture, repairs. Installation of fire suppression equipment, high pressure hoses, heat sensing devices, spray nozzles, reconfiguration of new engine and transmission C.P.U. harness to preexisting control panels, change out large batteries, main power switches, replace power junction panels, removal and reinstallation of electrical, electronic components and harasses before and after sub frame and engine/transmission removal, reinstall. Various shop duties, assisting in removal and installation of engine and transmission, axle, hydraulic opening door assembling, suspension and steering components. Interior removal and rebuilding. Drive and work loader.