Blake Hickman

• Assisted in changing tires during pit stops.
• Organized tools, equipment, and materials needed for pit crew operations.
• Performed minor repairs on race cars as needed.
• Communicated with drivers regarding car performance during races.
• Provided support to other teams as needed during events.
• Cleaned and maintained pit box between events.
• Responded quickly to any mechanical issues that arose during races.
• Assisted in loading and unloading of race cars onto transporters.
• Stocked supplies such as fuel, oil, and tires as needed.
• Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
• Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.

Fortiline Waterworks - Kannapolis, NC. September 2014 to May 2023.

• Prepared reports and appropriate documents for meter installation.
• Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to individuals in simple terminology.
• Inspected and tested machinery to detect malfunctions such as meter accuracy.
• Verify product performance in line with specific criteria.
• Communicated with customers and sales representatives to determine service and material/equipment needs.
• Researched and ordered necessary parts to complete repairs or installs.
• Informed customers of additional services and processes to complete the task and job.
• Meet with homeowners to complete measures, order products and schedule installations.
• Employed variety of handheld and power tools for troubleshooting equipment and systems.
• Read manufacturers' schematics and technical assistance bulletins to work through difficult repairs.
• Safely used a variety of power and hand tools/equipment to complete job.
• Troubleshot complex mechanical problems and identify solutions to restore operations.
• Used power tools to change or fix meters.
• Maintained stock of parts to decrease downtime on waiting for necessary parts.
• Worked with and around gases in confined spaces, using approved personal protective equipment and gas monitor.
• Repaired or replaced malfunctioning or broken meters as needed.
• Configured new meters according to customer specifications.
• Verified readings on newly installed meters with customers.
• Maintained records of all service calls, repairs and installations completed.
• Provided technical support to other technicians regarding water meter issues.
• Troubleshot complex issues related to metering systems and components.
• Assisted in training new technicians on the proper use of testing equipment.
• Installed various types of water meters including manual, remote read, AMR and AMI systems .
• Identified potential safety hazards associated with faulty water meters or plumbing systems.
• Responded promptly to emergency requests for assistance with water meter problems.
• Performed visual inspection, testing and calibration of meters to ensure accuracy.
• Installed, maintained and repaired various types of electric, gas and water meters in compliance with safety regulations.
• Inspected wiring systems for faulty connections and replaced damaged or broken parts.
• Calibrated meters using standard test equipment to determine their accuracy.
• Performed water meter maintenance, repair and installation in residential and commercial properties.

Hickman Home Repair - China Grove, NC. October 2016 to March 2020.

• Determined financial estimates for clients based on length and requirements of desired remodeling.
• Minimized costs by working and negotiating with multiple suppliers of necessary materials.
• Installed fixtures such as lighting fixtures, door hardware, windows, doors.
• Repaired drywall damage caused by water leaks or other issues.
• Cleaned up job sites at the end of each day's work to maintain a safe working environment.

Performed variety of skilled work to repair or maintain customers home or job sites.

• Completed detail oriented tasks such as painting, drywall repair, and tile work.
• Coordinated with foreman on upcoming work, tasks and duration for work.
• Taught and trained teams to perform work to highest quality standard.
• Performed a variety of home repairs, including plumbing and electrical work.
• Troubleshoot and repair damage or job scope details.
• Remodeled kitchens and bathrooms.
• Installed equipment to improve energy and operational efficiency of residential and commercial buildings.
• Recorded type and cost of maintenance and repair work.
• Laid out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals.
• Repaired counters, benches, and other wooden structures, such as sheds, and outbuildings.
• Painted or repaired roofs, windows, doors, woodwork, drywall, or other parts of building/home structures.
• Assembled, installed and repaired wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Repaired and maintained buildings, walls, arches and other structures.
• Ordered parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
• Set up and operate machine tools to repair and fabricate machine parts, jigs, and tools.
• Use carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills to install or repair new additions or damaged areas.
• Performed general cleaning of buildings and properties.