RESUME’
Oscar Bernard Armstrong
Montgomery, AL 36111
WORK EXPERIENCE:
XPO LOGISTICS, INC./CONWAY FREIGHT LINES INC., DALLAS, TEXAS
OCTOBER 2012- SEPTEMBER 2016
Trailer Mechanic
Diagnosed and performed repairs to brakes, floors, doors, sidewalls, electrical systems, and other components.
Completed required DOT inspections/Preventive Maintenance (PM) services properly and safely.
Communicated with internal customers such as drivers, operations management, shop co-
workers and manager on equipment updates and wait times.
Performed basic welding such as Oxy/Acetylene, ARC and MIG.
CENTRAL FREIGHT LINES, INC., IRVING, TEXAS
MAY 1979 – JULY 2012
Dock Maintenance Apprentice (May 1979 - June 1986)
Operated sweeper, clean up dock area, drove fork-lifts, and assisted maintenance engineers with various jobs as needed.
Dock Maintenance Technician (June 1986 – September 2004)
Performed various jobs such as plumbing, welding, troubleshooting electrical wiring, repairs to conveyor systems and concrete work. Drove fork-lifts as needed.
Performed preventive maintenance and troubleshoot HVAC systems
Maintenance Foreman (September 2004 – July 2012)
Oversee maintenance responsibilities and repairs.
Ensured all facilities/equipment were properly maintained and in safe working order.
Ordered/maintained supply of spare parts inventory.
Coordinated vendors for repairs, plumbing, electrical jobs, etc. as needed.
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EDUCATION:
Harry Stone Elementary, 1963 – 1969
Sarah Zumwalt Middle School – 1969 -1972
South Oak Cliff High School, 1972-1975 (graduated, received High School Diploma)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Three plus years of tractor trailer repair skills. Twenty-five years welding experience such as Oxy/Acetylene, ARC and MIG, electrical wiring. Thirty-plus years of basic Industrial Maintenance experience. Ability to red simple, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings. Operate 18-wheeler, Bobcat/Tractor, and Fork-Lifts over a 30 plus year period. Basic computer skills.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Break Certification, Roll-up Door Certification, Wheel Seal Certification, Fork-Lift Certification
REFERENCES:
Mike Broomhall, Central Freight Lines, Inc., Maintenance Manager, Contact 972/567-3976
Al Cook, Con-way, Inc., Mechanic/Trailer Shop Manager, Contact: 682/478-7170
Steve Krotser, XPO Logistics, Inc., Mechanic Shop Manager, Contact: 903/258-1554
Paul Potts, XPO Logistics, Inc. Trailer Mechanic, Contact: 469/316-7880