Steve Davies

Ocean Gate NJ,*****

Phone: 732-***-**** Email:adthgk@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong mechanical aptitude and technically inclined; able to complete hands on tasks, repair/maintain items and operate tools and machinery

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and designs were shown by creating work orders based on the engineering blueprints

Experience personally mentoring and training apprentices and new hires

Demonstrates mechanical competency through more than 15 years as an automotive mechanic and welder with double journeyman certifications

Offers excellence in detail and solution-focused work ethic as made evident through experience with extensive mechanical upkeep and repair

Maintained successful customer base by listening to customers to resolve their concerns by providing solutions while managing a business for 4 years

Leadership skills through supervising, overseeing and training apprentices and new hires

Effective interpersonal and communication skills; from managing staff and client relations

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude; able to complete hands on tasks, repair/maintain items and operate tools and machinery

Demonstrated multitasking and time management skills by efficiently handling tasks in an extremely busy environment, managing paperwork and manual tasks at the same time

Customer service skills, speaking with customers to ensure satisfaction and gathering pertinent information to assess their needs and resolve their concerns

Ability to maintain updated and accurate records using a logbook to record daily vehicle inspections, incident reports, daily activity, departure times, mileage, hours of service, and loads delivered

Able to perform vehicle safety checks of brakes, windows, chains, and operating performance and detect malfunctions or hazards

Capable of training new employees of truck operation, management protocols and proper procedure

Over 10 years of experience as class 1 truck driver, performing logging, gravel and freight deliveries

Can focus on driving with diligence; while observing potential hazards

Knowledge of road systems and travel routes

Bilingual English and conversational French

ACHIEVEMENTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Working in the Logging Industry where I was awarded as Trucker of the Month on several occasions and Trucker of the Year for 3 years in a row by employer

Achieving outstanding record of driving and operating logging equipment safely for over 10 years

Building trust and mutually beneficial relationships with the community which resulted in repeat business for the company while working for JLP Auto

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mechanic

Ocean beach Marina NJ

May 2021-present

- Mechanical repairs to all types of boats from engines to electrical

-Routine maintenance and repairs on all yard equipment gas and diesel

-Speaking with costumers about mechanical repairs and future maintenance

-Seasonal inspections

Truck Driver

Arrow Reload Systems Inc. Edmonton, AB

April 2019 - 2021

Operated semi transport trucks and trailers

Followed appropriate safety procedures when transporting dangerous goods

Loaded/unloaded truck

Checked vehicles before driving and on the road to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment was in good working order (i.e. routinely inspect brakes, tires, lights, horns, equipment before leaving the warehouse or terminal)

Obtained receipts or signatures when loads were delivered

Checked all load-related documentation to ensure that it was complete and accurate

Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew as needed; checked that vehicle position was correct and any special loading equipment was properly positioned

Secured loads by using approved blocking, padding and tie down methods (i.e. using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, and/or covers)

Communicated via cell phone or computer with dispatcher

Kept records of loads delivered and picked up, including arrival and departure times, and maintained vehicle log books (fuel consumption, mileage, and hours of service)

Truck Driver/Mechanic

DGTL Logging, Edson, AB

December 2010 – February 2019

Used hand tools, power tools, radio, log scales, power saw, phone and hydraulics

Drove heavy truck (6 axle) hauling logs from bush to sawmill

Operated truck mounted log loader and loaded logs onto trailer

Repaired truck and equipment as required

Threw load wrappers (cables with chains on them) over log load to secure load

Climbed ladder (10'-12') to get on log loader

Chained up truck for mud and snow

Greased and performed preventative maintenance on truck and equipment including oil changes, brakes, etc.

Trained newly hired drivers for employer

Operated various types of logging equipment such as feller-buncher, de-limber, harvester, skidder, processors and log loader

Drove gravel truck to destination

Pulled levers/turned crank to tilt body and dump contents

Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water and all fluids and performed pre and post trip inspections

Inspected material to ensure it has been loaded correctly and is secure and reviewed shipping documents to verify all information is accurate.

Maintained driver log

Accurately entered ticket information into hard mount computer system in truck

Hauled oilfield waste to safe disposal sites

Mechanic

Superior Auto, Edson, AB

April 2010 – September 2010

Operated impact gun, air tools, wrenches, array of hand tools, brake lathe, tire machine, pressure washer, etc.

Confirmed assigned duties for the day

Drove vehicles into bay and placed on hoist

Confirmed parts were in shop to complete job

Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions

Test drove vehicles, and tested components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices

Repaired, replaced, and adjusted brakes

Reviewed work orders and discussed work with supervisors

Followed checklists to ensure all important parts were examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas

Tested and adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications

Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups

Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges

Welded parts that need to be welded

Mechanic/Shop Manager

JLP Auto, Montreal, QC

2006 – 2010

Performed similar duties to those at Superior Auto

Dealt customers, quoted prices and explained required services to customers

Assigned tasks to employees

Recruited, hired and terminated employees

Ordered parts and managed inventory

Ensured timesheets were correct and submitted to payroll

Trained, coached and mentored employees

Mechanic

Radiator Plus, Montreal, QC

1999 – 2006

Performed similar duties to those at Superior Auto

Operated a tow truck

Drove a tow truck to move motor vehicles damaged by accident, stalled,

Attached anti-sway bar to vehicle by means of cable, chains, or other grappling devices, and hoisted one end of vehicle, using hand or powered winch, to tow the vehicle to repair garage

Made minor repairs to vehicles along highway, such as replacing spark plugs, batteries, changing tires and light bulbs, and connecting loose wires

Welder/Fabricator

Federal Muffler, Montreal, QC

1997 – 1999

Operated/used overhead cranes, grinders, chipping hammer and welding machines

Positioned, aligned, fit, and welded parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools

Verified conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes

Tack-welded fitted parts together

Laid out and examined metal stock or work pieces to be processed in order to ensure that specifications were met

Aligned and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers

Located and marked work piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications

Positioned or tightened braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, and/or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting

Moved parts into position, manually or by using hoists or cranes

Set up and operated fabricating machines such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components

Designed different exhaust systems for home generator of commercial systems

Summer Student (part time)

Canadian Tire, Montreal, QC

1996 – 1997

Performed routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes and tire changes

COMPUTER SKILLS

Keyboarding

Intermediate

Mousing

Intermediate

Internet

Advanced

Email

Intermediate

Windows

Advanced

Word

Intermediate

Excel

Basic

PowerPoint

Intermediate

EDUCATION

Journeyman Welder Certificate

1997

Nova, Montreal, QC

Red Seal Journeyman Auto Mechanic Certificate

1996

Nova, Montreal, QC

High School Diploma

1995

Howard S. Billings High School, Montreal, QC

TICKETS/TRAINING

Class 1 Driver’s License with Airbrake and Manual Transmission endorsement

Current

First Aid & CPR

Expired

H2S Alive

Expired

Confined Space Entry

Expired

Ground Disturbance

Expired

TDG

Expired

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