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Bruce Tibbs Jr

Gadsden,TN

Summary

Industrious Maintenance Mechanic looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities. Skilled at inspecting machinery and structures for any damages, defects or malfunctions. Proficient in performing both preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance services.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

General Maintenance Mechanic

Tyson Foods
Humboldt, TN
11.2021 - Current
  • Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
  • Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Performed preventive and regular maintenance on systems.

Shop Manager

Averitt Express
Cookeville, TN
03.2005 - 11.2021

Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.

  • Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Purchased new supplies and tools to meet mechanical maintenance needs for vehicles like volvi and class 8 systems.

Truck Driver

Peacemaker Trucking
Lexington , Tennessee
10.1998 - 03.2005
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.

Narcotics Officer

City Of Humboldt
Humboldt, Tennessee
04.1992 - 05.1998
  • Appeared in court and testified under oath in [Type] and [Type] cases.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
  • Identified labels and stored evidence properly to verify that it was safe and secure.
  • Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
  • Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
  • Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
  • Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Jones Cotton Mills
Humboldt, TN
05.1985 - 06.1992
  • Fabricated, trimmed, assembled and repaired metal parts using welding tools such as [Tool] and [Tool].
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
  • Performed regular inspections and regularly lubricated machinery.
  • Performed root-cause analysis on defective components, disassembling them to identify issues and completing necessary repairs.
  • Calibrated and adjusted machinery for operational consistency.
  • Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.

Education

Certificate - Explosive Ordnance/Bomb Disposal

Explosive And Bomb Search Techniques
Humboldt, TN
01.1998

Certify - Law Enforcement Investigation And Interviewing

Tennessee Police Training
Nashville, TN
10.1993

Certificate - Mechanics And Repairers

Reiter
Humboldt Tennessee
03.1991

Mechanics And Repairers

Hollingsworth
Humboldt, TN
01.1991

High School Diploma -

Humboldt Junior/Senior High School
Humboldt, TN
05.1982

Skills

  • Cutting Torches
  • Mechanical Expertise
  • Complete Repair Services
  • Equipment Dismantling
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Repair Work Planning
  • Facilities Painting and Repair
  • Seasonal Maintenance
  • Metal Welding
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Parts Fabrication
  • ERP and SAP
  • Training Personnel
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Conveyor Systems

Timeline

General Maintenance Mechanic

Tyson Foods
11.2021 - Current

Shop Manager

Averitt Express
03.2005 - 11.2021

Truck Driver

Peacemaker Trucking
10.1998 - 03.2005

Narcotics Officer

City Of Humboldt
04.1992 - 05.1998

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Jones Cotton Mills
05.1985 - 06.1992

Certificate - Explosive Ordnance/Bomb Disposal

Explosive And Bomb Search Techniques

Certify - Law Enforcement Investigation And Interviewing

Tennessee Police Training

Certificate - Mechanics And Repairers

Reiter

Mechanics And Repairers

Hollingsworth

High School Diploma -

Humboldt Junior/Senior High School
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