Diesel Mechanic Maintenance

VERTICE R THOMPSON

Cell: 972-***-**** E-Mail: ********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Seeking a job with a manufacturing or warehouse company, where I can use my experience as a Forklift Driver in

order to maintain inventories in a good clean environment and to become an asset to the company.

EXPERTISE

Experienced forklift operator able to receive cargo into packing area, report any overage, shortage and damages

from that delivery to the appropriate agents or supervisors and follow packing instructions as indicated by

paperwork. Extremely skilled at building the appropriate shipping crate for export by road, sea or air and to

properly use scanners and warehouse management system (WMS) from that delivery to the appropriate agents or

supervisors. Capable of prolonged physical effort, fast problem solver, ability to meet deadlines and to efficiently

work with others.

WORK EXPERIENCE

04/09 – Present

Auto/Body mechanic

- Examined vehicles to analyze the extent of damage.

- Executed various routine preventive maintenances on automobiles including changing of oil, filters and tires.

- Filed, grinded and smoothed and repaired surfaces, utilizing power tools and hand tools.

- Operated grinder, buffer, dual action sander and miscellaneous hand and power tools to perform body repair

work on damaged areas. .

- Familiarity with fiberglass repairs, aluminum and steel welding and auto painting

- Ability to make time and material estimates for work to be performed

- Tested cars to ensure it functions appropriately.

- Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission

12/08 - 04/09 GST Manufacturing Haltom City, TX

Forklift Driver

Shipping & receiving, load & unload trailers, order puller . Prepared documents, such as work orders, bills of

lading, & shipping orders to route materials. Determined shipping method for materials, using knowledge of

shipping procedures, routes, & rates. Packed, sealed, labeled, & affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping,

then shipped materials. Recorded shipment data. Contact carrier representative to make arrangements & to issue

instructions for shipping & delivery of materials. Conferred & corresponded with establishment representatives to

rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, & nonconformance to specifications. Delivered or routed materials

to departments. Moved freight, stock, & other materials to & from storage & production areas, loading docks, &

delivery vehicles by hand or using forklift, hand truck, & floor jack. Sort cargo before loading & unloading,

Examined contents & compare with records

5/2007 -12/2008 Cenikor Foundation Fort Worth, TX

Admissions & Team Leader

Assisted public with questions regarding the program at Cenikor. As crew leader & tribe leader maintained good

working relationships with people working under my supervision. Ensured that issues were proactively addressed

in order to achieve the most beneficial results. Effectively practiced conflict resolution principles. Using excellent

communication skills & guiding questions, enabled residents to discuss problem areas & arrive at solutions.

Achieved increasingly more responsibility & maintained smooth, safe operation of 180-resident facility

2/2007 - 4/2007 T/A Truck Stop Terrell, TX

Dishwasher

Washed dishes using commercial dishwasher. Successfully maintained 100% clean

safety record in accordance with OSHA standards.

4/2006 - 10/2007 Goodwill Industries Dallas, TX

Material Handler

Relocated loads within warehouse & yard using forklift. Maintained clean safety record. Read work orders or

received oral instructions to determine work assignments & material & equipment needs. Recorded numbers of

units handled & moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.

2/2005 - 3/2006 McCoy Tree Surgery Kaufman, TX

Tree maintenance/Equipment Operator

Operated boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, & other

equipment & tools. Climbed trees, using climbing ropes, hooks, & belts, or climb ladders to gain access to work

areas. Cleaned, sharpened, & lubricated tools & equipment. Cut away dead & excess branches from trees, or

cleared branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms, &/or

chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, & clippers. Trimmed, topped, & reshaped trees to achieve attractive shapes

or to remove low-hanging branches. Pruned or cut down as directed by tree surgeons. Hoisted tools & equipment

to tree trimmers, & lower branches with ropes or block & tackle. Operated shredding & chipping equipment, & fed

limbs & brush into the machines. Loaded debris & refuse onto trucks & haul it away for disposal.

3/2004 - 2/2005 IHS Nursing Home Canton, TX

Head Floor Technician

Supervised housekeeping department of 12 employees. Maintained clean & professional appearance of 180-

resident facility. Requisitioned & stored supplies to maintain inventory of stock. Trained new employees as

needed. Maintained clean safety record in accordance with OSHA guidelines & standards.

3/199 - 3/2004 The Truck Shop Wills Point, TX

Diesel Mechanic

A highly talented Diesel Mechanic with experience in performing mechanical repair and maintenance on trucks

and other diesel or gas-powered mechanical or automotive equipment; maintain, repair or replace various

systems and components, including electrical, brakes, transmissions, differentials, steering and cooling systems;

assured that vehicles met safety and operation requirements.

12/1990 - 3/1999 Manpower Various Cities

Various Assignments

Maintenance Pipe Fitter - Cut, threaded, & hammered pipe to specifications. Assembled & secured pipes, tubes,

fittings, & related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, & threading

joints. Inspected, examined, & tested installed systems & pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing,

observation, or other methods. Measured & marked pipes for cutting & threading. Laid out full scale drawings of

pipe systems, supports, & related equipment, following blueprints. Planned pipe system layout, installation, or

repair according to specifications. Selected pipe sizes & types & related materials, such as supports, hangers, &

hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications. Cut & bored holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls,

& mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand & power tools. Modified, cleaned, & maintained pipe systems, units,

fittings, & related machines & equipment, following specifications & using hand & power tools.

Production Associate - Set up & operate or tend machines. Remove parts from furnaces after specified times, &

air dry or cool parts in water, oil brine, or other baths.

11/1989 - 12/1990 M B Kiser Heating & Air Conditioning Dallas, TX

AC Helper

Assisted in installation & repair of residential & commercial HVAC systems.

6/1986 - 11/1998 Crestwood Assisted Living Wills Point, TX

General Maintenance

Maintained in good working condition all mechanical equipment. Performed repairs or arranged for them to be

performed, on property.

CERTIFICATIONS

International Mobile Air Conditioning Association

Industrial Truck Driving Permit

Forklift Operator Certification

EDUCATION

Edgewood High school

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