Kenneth D. Wills
Email: ********@***********.***
Address:
City: Rincon
State: GA
Zip: 31326
Country: USA
Phone: 912-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
I have been a Diesel Mechanic for over 30 years. Extensive background in tractor trailers, boats, forklifts, buses, heavy equipment, and any thing with a diesel engine.Motivated Facility Tech with 10 years experience providing strong customer service and solving problems. Quick learner with the desire to grow skills.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from GED, Augusta GA 1/2001 to 6/1977 (Basic GED)
Job History / Details:
Summary
I have been a Diesel Mechanic for over 30 years. Extensive background in tractor trailers, boats, forklifts, buses, heavy equipment, and any thing with a diesel engine.Motivated Facility Tech with 10 years experience providing strong customer service and solving problems. Quick learner with the desire to grow skills.
Skills
Troubleshooting at component level
Timely project completion
Flexible work schedule
Manual labor skills
Establishing goals and setting priorities
Good mechanical aptitude
Dependable independent worker
Good at following instructions
Group environments
Power tools
Hydraulic activity skills
Lifting up to 100 lbs
Proficiency with mechanical and electric tools
Expertise in Diesel repairs
Consistent work history
Air and Hydraulics
AC certified
Accomplishments
Training
Responsible for providing vision and guidance to a group of 5 employees, training them on sufficient project plans and procedures.
Equipment Maintenance
Performed routine maintenance on equipment on as-needed basis.
Inventory Control
Restocked and organized items as necessary and as directed.
Purchasing
Maintained inventory of spare parts inventories and completed purchase requisitions as necessary.
Product Inspection
Inspected products to ensure highest quality.
Machine Repair
Detected machine malfunctions and problem-solved accordingly.
Repaired, maintained and replaced parts as needed.
Experience
March 1978 to August 2005
Wills Diesel Service Pooler, Ga
Diesel mechanic
Started out as A shop helper, some of my duties consisted of cleaning parts, minor repairs, Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.
Moved up to diesel mechanic, I did all shop requirements such as: minor to major repairs, and rebuilds.Ensured customer satisfaction by providing highest quality of products by ensuring all equipment was properly installed and working correctly. Also, did inspections on customers trucks.Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergency road calls and fix what was necessary to the get the customer back on the road.
November 2006 to July 2012
B&B Heavy Truck Repair Pooler, Ga
Diesel mechanic
One of the Master Diesel mechanics in the shop.Accurately read blueprints and repair manuals to identify mechanical problems and fix them. Rebuild engines, transmissions, rear ends, and complete maintenance of Tractor trailers. Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards. Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment. Processed work orders and prioritized jobs.
Education and Training
1977 GED Augusta, Ga
GED Basic GED
Certificated in AC repairs and Kingpin installation.