Gene Ray
Florence, SC *****
*********@*****.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Diesel Technician/Mechanic
ARD TRUCKING - Timmonsville, SC
July 2019 to Present
Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic strategies to make repairs to diesel trucks and equipment. Complete PM's and abide by scheduled DVIR maintenance and repairs. Log all work and parts into a computer program, and fill out correct paper work. Auto/Marine Assessment Inspector
Meripole Auto Recovery - Knoxville, TN
April 2008 to June 2019
Inspect vehicles and water craft as they were brought into the facility. Assess damages, Order parts as needed, make determinations on where to purchase parts às well as repair what I could to avoid costly repairs and down time. I was also responsible for posting vehicles/ watercraft forsale, determine which vehicles that would go to auto auctions or salvage. Finding detailers, mechanics, and upholstery shops to complete repairs. Also communicating with banks and financial institutions to process vehicles and or watercraft including boats for resell or auctions. Heavy Equipment Operator
Pee Dee Enviromental - Florence, SC
September 2001 to February 2008
Operate and maintain several types of heavy machinery which included Pan, Track Hoe, Front End Loader, Back Hoe, and Bull Dozier
Education
Certified in Heavy Equipment Mechanics and Operations Wilson High School - Hendersonville, NC
April 1999 to May 2001
Skills
• Familiar with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical sources of power. (9 years)
• Proficient in the use of 02 Mobile Warehouse (5 years)
• Can read blueprints (1 year)
• Certified Heavy Equipment Operation (10+ years)
• Backhoe Operation
• Loader Operation
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Manufacturing
• MATLAB
• Automotive Repair
• Diesel engine repair
• Computer literacy
• Automotive diagnostics
• Mechanic experience
• Brake Repair
• Suspension
• Oil Change
• Forklift
• Order Picking
• Front loader truck
• Welding
• Facilities maintenance
• Mechanical knowledge
• Dozer
• Plumbing
• Tractor-Trailer
• Tire Service
• Alignment
• DPF after treatment systems (4 years)
• Transmissions
• Hydraulics
• Freight Experience
• Service Technician Experience
• Auto estimating
Awards
Lieutenant Governors Award for Academics
August 1998
Certifications and Licenses
CAT
February 1999 to Present
Heavy equipment operator license
Forklift Certified
April 2013 to April 2023
Forklift certification
Motor Vehicle Inspection License
CDL A
Additional Information
I pride myself on the ability to learn fast and work safely. As I've gotten a lil older and wiser I am looking for a Job that I can stick with until retirement. So basically I'm looking for a career not just a job.