Daniel Lucas
Strafford,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Gear Builder
Truck components and services
Strafford, MO
05.2015 - Current
- Inspect all core semi truck differentials and transmissions to ensure they were good.
- Build most types of differentials in a timely manner.
- Asset in the building of semi truck manual transmissions.
- Identify parts for sale and reuse of.
- Inspect and change the yokes on differentials and transmissions.
Salvage Specialist
Truck components and services
Strafford, MO
05.2013 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
- Inspected vehicles for damage, rust, missing parts. prior to dismantling them.
- Removed damaged body panels and other components from vehicles with hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, hammers.
- Dismantled engines and transmissions of salvaged cars in order to remove usable parts.
- Cleaned salvage yard area by sweeping up debris and disposing of trash properly.
- Operated forklift safely to move large items around the salvage yard or loading and unloading trucks with materials for shipment.
- Performed basic maintenance on equipment such as changing oil filters and checking tire pressure levels on trucks or other machinery used at the site.
- Loaded scrap metal onto trailers or containers for transport to recycling centers.
- Assisted customers in selecting used auto parts that fit their needs accurately while providing helpful advice where necessary.
- Labeled all salvaged car parts clearly so they can be easily identified later on during repair jobs or sales transactions.
- Utilized hydraulic lifts and jacks safely to raise up cars for easier access when taking apart components from underneath them.
Mecanic
US Army
Springfield, MO
05.2013 - 07.2022
- Inspected and tested wheels to diagnose mechanical problems, such as loose or worn bearings, flat spots, bent rims, and other issues.
- Repaired and replaced damaged parts such as spokes, hubs, rims and brake components.
- Adjusted wheel alignment for proper tire wear by measuring camber angles with a protractor.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
Mechanic
US Army
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
07.2002 - 05.2013
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Strafford High School
Strafford, MO05-2002
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Machine Operation
- Safety Management
- Work Order Management
- Hand and power tools
- Quality Assurance
- Battery testing
- Road-Worthiness Evaluations
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Preventive Maintenance
- Workplace Safety
Accomplishments
- several awards from active milatary work
Timeline
Gear Builder
Truck components and services
05.2015 - Current
Salvage Specialist
Truck components and services
05.2013 - Current
Mecanic
US Army
05.2013 - 07.2022
Mechanic
US Army
07.2002 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Strafford High School