Austin Tice
Buffalo Grove,IL
Summary
Skilled mechanic with 5 years of experience in school bus fleet maintenance, including 1.5 years as Assistant Foreman. Proficient in operating propane and electric forklifts in various environments and experienced in snow plow operations. Holds a valid IL CDL and graduated as valedictorian from Universal Technical Institute with a focus on welding.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic
Lakeside Transportation
Waukegan, Illinois
04.2021 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on transportation equipment and machinery to enhance reliability and safety.
- Repaired engines and other critical components efficiently.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify vehicle malfunctions quickly.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and machinery daily.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, and fuel systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs, labor, and parts used to streamline service processes.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Hinckley Springs
Mundelein, Illinois
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials within warehouse, ensuring timely availability for operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment for safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision and care.
- Organized inventory in designated storage areas for easy access.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operation, enhancing overall safety standards in the warehouse.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Organized products at loading dock, streamlining loading process for quicker dispatch.
Lumber Yard Worker
Menards
Gurnee, Illinois
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport lumber and supplies within the yard, ensuring timely access for operations.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and effective organization, enhancing the efficiency of order fulfillment.
- Assisted customers in selecting and loading lumber products into vehicles.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during all yard operations.
- Prepared orders for delivery by assembling and packaging lumber products.
- Gained knowledge of lumber products and manufacturer differences to provide customers with informed recommendations on building materials.
- Loaded lumber onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Organized the yard according to product type and size.
- Utilized saws and forklifts to assist in lumber processing.
Education
Basic Welding - MIG, TIG, Stick And Flux Core
Universal Technical Institute
Lisle, IL08-2025
Skills
- Automotive diagnostics
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Servicing vehicles
- Vehicle performance testing
- Drivetrain systems
- Ignition systems
- Fuel systems
- Cooling systems
- Exhaust systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Fleet maintenance
- Quality control checks
- Diagnostic tools
- Safety protocols
- Safety procedures
- Workplace safety
- Servicing vehicles
Certification
Commercial Drivers License
Timeline
Mechanic
Lakeside Transportation
04.2021 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Hinckley Springs
03.2019 - 04.2021
Lumber Yard Worker
Menards
12.2017 - 03.2019
Basic Welding - MIG, TIG, Stick And Flux Core
Universal Technical Institute