Charles Holbrook
Summary
Experienced Diesel Mechanic with over 25 years of experience in Diesel Mechanic/Truck Driving. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Reliable employee seeking Diesel Mechanic position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Feed Haul Driver
J.B Hunt Transportation Services
Heavener, OK
02.2022 - Current
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at customer locations using
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/ Road Maintenance
Scott County Road Department
Waldron, AR
10.2020 - 02.2022
- 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.
Exterior Tank Car Painter
UTLX
Texarkana, AR
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
Driver/Warehouse
Abernathy Company
Texarkana, AR
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
Truck Driver
Tyson Foods
Waldron, AR
02.2012 - 02.2013
- 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.
Warehouse & Production Supervisor
Pine Moore Shavings
Waldron, AR
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
- Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Moved products using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
- Completed many customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
Maintenance and Truck Driver
Mountain Valley Products
Mansfield, AR
08.2006 - 10.2010
- 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.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
Diesel & Auto Mechanic/Auto Body Repair/Owner
Charlie's Repair
Waldron, AR
06.1991 - 06.2006
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Auto body repair and vehicle painting on all types of automobiles
- Towing of all types of vehicles
Truck Driver
Mid-South Wood Products
Mena, AR
06.1988 - 06.1991
- 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.
Truck Driver
J. B. Hunt Transportation
Lowell, AR
03.1987 - 06.1989
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Certified Diesel Mechanic
Rich Mountain Community College
Mena, ARNo Degree - CDL
J. B. Hunt Driving School-CDL
Springdale, ARGED -
Rich Mountain Community College
Mena, AR05.1978
Skills
- Dependable Independent Worker
- Troubleshooting/Problem Solver
- Clean DOT
- Customer Service Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Great Mechanical Aptitude
- GPS Applications
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Equipment Repairs
- Map Reading
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Basic Repairs
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Truck Maneuvering
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Company Safety Policies
- Vehicle Inspection
- GPS and Route Planning
- Managing Large Crew
- Quality Control
Certification
Diesel Certification from Rich Mountain Community College
Licensure/Certification for repairing Ford, New Holland, and John Deer Tractors and Equipment
Napa Certification for suspension, steering and brakes
Timeline
Feed Haul Driver
J.B Hunt Transportation Services
02.2022 - Current
Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/ Road Maintenance
Scott County Road Department
10.2020 - 02.2022
Exterior Tank Car Painter
UTLX
10.2018 - 10.2020
Driver/Warehouse
Abernathy Company
09.2015 - 10.2018
Truck Driver
Tyson Foods
02.2012 - 02.2013
Warehouse & Production Supervisor
Pine Moore Shavings
08.2010 - 02.2012
Maintenance and Truck Driver
Mountain Valley Products
08.2006 - 10.2010
Diesel & Auto Mechanic/Auto Body Repair/Owner
Charlie's Repair
06.1991 - 06.2006
Truck Driver
Mid-South Wood Products
06.1988 - 06.1991
Truck Driver
J. B. Hunt Transportation
03.1987 - 06.1989
No Degree - Certified Diesel Mechanic
Rich Mountain Community College
No Degree - CDL
J. B. Hunt Driving School-CDL
GED -
Rich Mountain Community College