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Christopher Burns

Portsmouth,VA

Summary

Skilled and highly-motivated mechanic offering years of experience in safely inspecting, adjusting, and repairing all types of equipment with desire to take on new challenges. Adapts to working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Jayline Express LLC
Portsmouth, VA
06.2017 - Current
  • Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
  • Followed all applicable rules, laws, and regulations governing the safe operation of a large vehicle.

Over-the-Road Truck Driver

Frito Lay
Chesapeake, VA
09.2008 - 05.2017
  • Followed all applicable state and federal laws while driving long distances.
  • Delivered goods safely and efficiently according to delivery schedule.
  • Repaired and/or reported any mechanical problems or vehicle damage to supervisor immediately.
  • Performed preventative maintenance checks on vehicles such as changing oil and checking fluid levels.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.

Over-the-Road Truck Driver

Givens Transportation Co.
Chesapeake, VA
03.1996 - 08.2008
  • Followed all applicable state and federal laws while driving long distances.
  • Delivered goods safely and efficiently according to delivery schedule.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of the vehicle's engine components, brakes, tires, lights, signals.

Aircraft Powertrain Repairer

US Army
Fort Campbell, KY
10.1988 - 10.1993
  • Inspected and performed maintenance on aircraft powertrain systems-disassembled and fixed parts such as transmissions, drive shafts and rotor systems. Performed inflight track and balance test to make sure all aircraft were safe for future flights.

Education

Airframe And Powerplant Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance

Tidewater Tech Aviation
Norfolk, VA
03-1993

Aircraft Powertrain Repair Certificate - Helicopter Powertrain System

US Army Aircraft Powertrain Repair
Fort Eustis, VA
08-1989

High School Diploma -

Deep Creek High School
Chesapeake, VA
06-1988

Skills

  • Safe Worker and results-driven
  • Attentive to detail
  • Reliable and concise time management
  • Strong work ethic and integrity
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Component Testing and repair
  • Electrical Systems
  • Equipment Installation
  • Engine repair

Certification

  • Aircraft Powertrain Repairer Certification
  • Airframe and Powerplant Certification
  • CDL Class A License

References

  • Jayline Express LLC/Mercer Transportation - Latasha Allen - Coordinator - 800-626-5375
  • Frito Lay - Percy Akers - 800-352-4477
  • Lee Few - Personal Reference - 540-303-6924

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Jayline Express LLC
06.2017 - Current

Over-the-Road Truck Driver

Frito Lay
09.2008 - 05.2017

Over-the-Road Truck Driver

Givens Transportation Co.
03.1996 - 08.2008

Aircraft Powertrain Repairer

US Army
10.1988 - 10.1993

Airframe And Powerplant Certificate - Aircraft Maintenance

Tidewater Tech Aviation

Aircraft Powertrain Repair Certificate - Helicopter Powertrain System

US Army Aircraft Powertrain Repair

High School Diploma -

Deep Creek High School
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