Charles Powell
Browns Summit,NC
Summary
Proficient mechanic with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong mechanical background. Hardworking Automotive Technician with over 15 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
H&H Performance
2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engine issues to ensure efficient vehicle operation.
- Conducted routine maintenance, including oil changes and filter replacements, enhancing vehicle reliability.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems in heavy-duty trucks.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and reduce turnaround times.
Lead Mechanical Technician
AB Landscaping
09.2019 - Current
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Shop Foreman
Loves Truck Stop
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment and instruments accurately.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- repaired ac systems, wiring systems,
- Preventive maintenance
- Roadside maintenance
Diesel Mechanic
A&L Trucking
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Discussed repairs with customers and advocated for vehicle safety.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses and construction vehicles.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Effingham County High School
Springfield, GASkills
- Installing equipment
- Replacing parts
- Managing parts
- Calibrating systems
- Ticket writing
- Scheduled services
- System repairs
- Brake systems understanding
- Inspecting vehicles
- Rebuilding engines
- Electrical failure expertise
- Troubleshooting skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical repair procedures
- Hand and power tools
- Quality assurance
- Customer Relations
- Preventive maintenance services
- Electrical experience
- Overseeing garage operations
- Optimizing engine performance
- Inventory auditing
- Changing tires
- Service Scheduling
- Preparing work orders
- Safety awareness
- Diagnostic skills
Certification
Dot inspections
Kingpin Certified
Timeline
Lead Mechanical Technician
AB Landscaping
09.2019 - Current
Shop Foreman
Loves Truck Stop
01.2017 - 08.2019
Diesel Mechanic
A&L Trucking
01.2015 - 07.2017
Diesel Mechanic
H&H Performance
2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Effingham County High School