Maintenance Quality Control
Resume:
J ames L. Bland
**** ****** **. **********, **. *3803
Objective
I have 8 years experience as a Diesel Mechanic, looking to relocate to a new area. I am a
hard working, highly motivated, career oriented, team player who went back to college to start a
new career in Architectural Engineering, just to find out I was doing what I loved before. My
ability to learn very quickly, and to adapt and overcome any situation makes me a prime
candidate, and perfect match for your company. I am willing, and have demonstrated in the past,
to go above and beyond expectations to complete any given task.
Work History
• SAIC- Blackstone, Virginia (04/2010-
Present)
Maintenance Supervisor/ Transportation Coordinator
Duties: Developed and maintained a Hazmat and Transportation dispatching program for a Navy
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit. Used the 3M system, technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams,
and schematics to troubleshoot order and replace defective or worn parts and components. Responsible
for overhauling and adjusting components to a variety of specifications. Performed operational
inspections and ensured vehicles and equipment are serviced and other preventive maintenance checks
completed. I operated a variety of forklifts, boom lifts, power generators, and 18 wheeled trucks
required to perform my duties. Proficient use of common hand tools, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure
gauges, ultra-violet leak detecting device, dynameters, load banks, oscilloscopes, and balancing
machines for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on a variety
of equipment; e.g. power generators, 5-ton trucks, 2 1/2 ton trucks, Hummv's, Hemmits, MRAP’s, air
compressors, heavy forklifts, Skytrac forklifts, Fuel trucks, Wreckers, gasoline engines, and
Blackwater target trailers. Maintained maintenance records, vehicle history jackets and trained all new
personnel on everyday duties to include new equipment coming into and out of service. Other duties
also included tool inventory of specialty shop tools, and wrecker tools and equipment, updating and
maintaining MSDS books.
• All That-n-More Remodeling, LLC. - Petersburg, Virginia (04/2008-
12/2009)
Member Manager
J ames L. Bland
9601 Graves Rd. Petersburg, Va. 23803
Duties: Coordinated personnel for daily tasks, putting material lists together, ordering material,
ensuring timely completion of projects and within budget restraints. Coordinating, and maintaining
information between Architect, Owner, Contractor, Inspectors, and Sub-contractors for each project.
Responsibilities included but not limited to evaluating and interpreting Blue Prints, Contract
Documents, and Building Codes to ensure that projects are built in accordance with specifications,
code compliance, and all contract documents. Built or repaired custom decks, patios, porches, total
kitchen and bath remodels, painting, plumbing, framing, drywall, roofing, inspections, metal work,
custom fencing, windows, and doors of all shapes and sizes in both commercial and residential
remodeling. Other duties included truck maintenance, accounting, estimates, quality control and log
books.
• Fortress Builder's Inc. - Chester, Virginia (03/2005 -
01/2007)
Construction Foreman
Duties: Performed foreman duties for two years. Job responsibilities included but not limited to
material take-offs, organizing men and material to complete commercial and residential projects, time
management, reading and implementing blue prints and plot plans, worked as a team with crew, and
worked hand in hand with Superintendents’ and project managers to complete projects. Projects
included but not limited to repairing or building custom decks, patios, porches, custom fencing,
windows, and doors of all shape and sizes in both commercial and residential. Other duties included
truck maintenance, quality control and log books.
• Cummins Atlantic Inc. - Richmond, Virginia (01/2003 -
06/2004)
Diesel Mechanic
Duties: Used technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams, and schematics to remove and replace
defective or worn parts and components, disassembled, reassembled, overhauled and adjusted
components to specifications. Performed operational inspections and ensured vehicles and equipment
are serviced and other preventive maintenance performed. I have operated a variety of forklifts, boom
lifts, power generators, and 18 wheeled trucks required to perform my duties. 5 years experience in the
use of common hand tools, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, ultra-violet leak detecting device,
dynameters, load banks, oscilloscopes, and balancing machines for troubleshooting mechanical,
hydraulic, and electrical systems on a variety of equipment; e.g. power generators, air compressors,
heavy forklifts, 18 wheeled tractor trailers, Recreational vehicles, GRTC buses, Marine engines, Fire
engines, car carriers, Ambulances, Fuel trucks, and Wreckers.
• Parsons Construction – Chester, Virginia (02/1999 -
10/2002) Carpenter
J ames L. Bland
9601 Graves Rd. Petersburg, Va. 23803
Duties: Installed all types of siding, windows, doors, trim, metal work, and framing in residential and
commercial remodeling.
• Area Transportation – Munster, Indiana (11/1998 -
12/1999) Diesel Mechanic
Duties: Responsible for a Fleet of over 50 tractors, and trailer's at any given time. Everyday tasks
ranged from changing oil and filters, transmission fluid and filters, fuel filters, tires, a little welding on
both aluminum and steel, and preventive maintenance checks. Maintained maintenance logs, updated
and maintained MSDS books (Material Safety Data Sheets), and inventory of supplies, materials, and
parts.
• U.S. Army (10/1995 -
10/1998) 63w / All Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Duties: Used technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams, and schematics to remove and replace
defective or worn parts and components, disassembled, reassembled, overhauled and adjusted
components to specifications. Performed operational inspections and ensured vehicles and equipment
are serviced and other preventive maintenance checks completed.. I operated a variety of forklifts,
boom lifts, power generators, and 18 wheeled trucks required to perform my duties. I have proficient
use of common hand tools, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, ultra-violet leak detecting device,
dynometers, load banks, oscilloscopes, and balancing machines for troubleshooting mechanical,
hydraulic, and electrical systems on a variety of equipment; e.g. power generators, 5-ton trucks, 2 1/2
ton trucks, Hummv's, Hemmits, air compressors, heavy forklifts, Fuel trucks, Wreckers, and gasoline
engines. Maintained maintenance records, and training all new personnel on everyday duties and new
equipment coming into service. Duties also included tool inventory of specialty shop tools, and
wrecker tools and equipment, updating and maintaining MSDS books. I also had the opportunity to
serve on a vehicle recovery team operating Hemmit’s, and 5-ton Wreckers.
Education
• John Tyler Community College - Chester, Virginia (01/2007 -
05/2008)
Degree: In Process of an Associate Degree
Major: Architectural Engineering Technologies
Semester Hours: 23
J ames L. Bland
9601 Graves Rd. Petersburg, Va. 23803
GPA: 3.98
• Army Diesel Technical School – Edgewood, Maryland
(10/1995 - 01/1996)
Certificate: All Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Description: Military Ordinance School
Awards/ Achievements
• Army Achievement Medal - 11 June 1998
Description: Exceptionally meritorious service as a light wheeled vehicle mechanic. His exceptional
performance and dedication to the mission are in keeping with the traditions of military service. His
service reflects distinct credit upon him, the "More than Expected" battalion, and the United States
Army.
• Army Achievement Medal - 24 June 1998
Description: Meritorious achievement while attached to the service section of the battalion motor pool.
His mechanical skills and dedication to duty while working long hours has served as an example for
all to emulate. His actions reflect great credit upon himself, the “More Than Expected" battalion and
the United States Army.
• Army Achievement Medal - 25 March 1997
Description: Exceptional meritorious service as a wheel vehicle repairer for the D co., 702D MSB
maintenance support team for 1/2 aviation (attack) BN from 9 April 1996 to 8 April 1997. PFC Bland's
fortitude and proficiency in vehicle maintenance resulted in the lowest backlog in the history of the
section. PFC Bland dedication to duty reflects great credit upon himself, the second infantry division
and the United States Army.
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