Daviam DeGrave
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Proficient Tire Technician with excellent customer relations and conflict management skills, as well as proven skills in working with different vehicle components. Familiar with performing quick and efficient work to meet challenging daily demands. Bringing 5+ years of related experience and looking for a permanent role with room for advancement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Tire Technician
TIRE SOLUTIONS
Charlotte, NC
02.2021 - Current
- Mount, dismount, repair, and balance commercial truck tires, passenger vehicles, farm equipment, OTR, and Earthmover equipment
- Change/repair tires and rubber tracks on construction vehicles
- Change, install and/or repair forklift tires, flaps, and tubes
- Maintain and operate a company truck; oil changes, tires, filters, etc
- Worked with multiple rental agencies including Sunbelt, United rentals, and many more.
Tire Technician
Cardinal Tire and Automotive
Salisbury, NC
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Changed, repaired, and balanced tires on commercial and customer vehicles
- Diagnosed problems maintaining to tire and wheel issues
- Cleaned and maintained the shop floor and tools.
Tire Technician
William's Tire Service
Mooresville, NC
01.2020 - 04.2020
- I was tasked with repairing and replacing tires on many different vehicles, such as tractors, trailers, construction vehicles, farm equipment, and semi-trucks
- I worked out of a service truck, driving to many different locations to work on-site
- Was tasked with the upkeep of the service truck and maintaining it.
Field Service Technician
Atlantic Petroleum
Salisbury, NC
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Frequently went out on service calls to different locations in North Carolina to service and repair our company's tanks and pumps (Fill-Rite Pumps)
- Drove at least 3-4 hours daily to service calls, some being up towards Raleigh/Durham area, down to the Charlotte area, and over to the Hickory area
- Delivered and picked up fuel tanks utilizing a boom on a service truck
- Operated a forklift at the store to load and unload materials
- Stocked warehouse and shelves in the store
- Assisted customers at the front desk and over the phone
- Deliver drums/barrels of oil or similar materials to our customers
- Maintained respective vehicles and work areas
- Replaced and repaired tire on vehicles ranging from passenger vehicles to farm vehicles to fuel trucks
- Had to order tires for customers
- Used a tire changing machine and balancing machine for tires
- Patched or plugged tires.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Rowan High School
06.2018
Skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Maintenance Management
- Power Tool Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Tire Balancing
- Tire Mounting
- Hand Tools Proficiency
- Troubleshooting Abilities
- Technical Knowledge
- Machinery Operation
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Rotation and Balancing
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
TIA 200, TIA 300 certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commercial Tire Technician
TIRE SOLUTIONS
02.2021 - Current
Tire Technician
Cardinal Tire and Automotive
06.2020 - 02.2021
Tire Technician
William's Tire Service
01.2020 - 04.2020
Field Service Technician
Atlantic Petroleum
05.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
West Rowan High School