Charles Blanding`
Lawton,OK
Summary
Complete full restorations of vehicle systems by employing testing, repair and replacement skills. Specialize in vehicles, including military and civilian. Skilled at inspecting issues, estimating costs and building relationships with customers. Offering twenty years of related experience and desire to positively impact business operations with hardworking and dependable attitude.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Fuel Technician Light Wheel Mechanic
US Army
06.2007 - 06.2015
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Handled aviation fuel and chemicals with correct procedures and quality control standards.
- Completed documentation for work completed and fuel transferred or materials used.
- Drove fuel trucks, hydrant carts and stationary carts to complete work.
- Fueled airline equipment according to exact work orders.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Delivered ground support and service for different air carriers coming through airport.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
01.2005 - 06.2007
- 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.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
CDL Truck Driver
CRST Expedited
01.2003 - 05.2005
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Truck Driver
MBM
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
01.1998 - 01.2000
- 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.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
Light Wheel Mechanic
US Army
01.1985 - 07.1996
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXSkills
- Vehicle Operation and Assessment
- Customer Satisfaction
- Engine Tuning and Analysis
- Replacing Parts
- Air Conditioning Service
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Electronic Components
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Work Orders and Documentation
- Filter Replacement
- Emissions Controls
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Component and System Testing
Timeline
Fuel Technician Light Wheel Mechanic
US Army
06.2007 - 06.2015
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
01.2005 - 06.2007
CDL Truck Driver
CRST Expedited
01.2003 - 05.2005
Truck Driver
MBM
01.2000 - 01.2003
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
01.1998 - 01.2000
Light Wheel Mechanic
US Army
01.1985 - 07.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Central Texas College
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