David Berner
Horn Lake,MS
Summary
My time working as a Sort Technician has allowed me to continue to improve my maintenance skills and allowed me to continue my growth at FedEx as a member of the maintenance team. I am extremely mechanically inclined. I grasp new concepts quickly and pride myself with punctuality and good work ethics.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sort Tech
FedEx
10.2023 - Current
- My duties as a Sort Tech and Senior Sort Tech include maintaining equipment (Conveyor belt, drive boxes, motors, gear boxes, pneumatic diverter, hydraulic truck lifts, freight elevators, etc.)
- I have learned how to use vibration and thermal analysis to help diagnosis issues
- I know how to use the laser alignment tool
- Also, I have covered sorts and answered sort calls
- Working with other technicians with repair jobs
- Additionally, I have helped the existing lead techs with looking up parts and making sure we have techs in the correct places for sort coverage
- I have stepped up and helped Joe Skinner perform lead tech duties/learned from him since January 2022
- I have been asked by management to perform lead duties when the existing lead techs are out for any reason.
Sort Tech
FedEx
01.2021 - 10.2023
- My duties as Senior Sort Tech include maintaining equipment (Conveyor belt, drive boxes, motors, gear boxes, pneumatic diverter, hydraulic truck lifts, freight elevators, etc.)
- I have learned how to use vibration and thermal analysis to help diagnosis issues
- I know how to use laser alignment tool we have
- Also, I have covered sorts and answered sort calls
- Working with other technicians with repair jobs
- Additionally, I have helped existing lead techs with looking up parts and making sure we have techs in correct places for sort coverage
- I have stepped up and helped Joe Skinner perform lead tech duties/learned from him since January 2022
- I have been asked by management to perform lead duties when existing lead techs are out for any reason.
Sort Tech Trainee
FedEx
05.2018 - 01.2021
- As a Sort Technician Trainee, my responsibilities varied between the sort coverage areas
- I work with technicians maintaining sort equipment, working on conveyor belts, replacing belts, doing preventative maintenance, covering sort, answering sort calls, troubleshooting, and assisting with all repairs
- I am part of a team that maintains and repairs all package sorting and container handling equipment in the Memphis Hub
- I also maintain all electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
- My training as a Sort Tech trainee has included: covering sort and answering sort calls on pneumatic diverters in the east and west matrix, replacing belts, replacing/wiring electrical motors, replacing couplings (Woods, Faulk, and driveshaft), replacing pulleys, rollers, bearings, snub pulleys, weighted take-ups, drive rollers, sprockets, sheaves, HTD belts, drive chains, changing oil in reducers, replacing reducers, replacing gear boxes, installing Dutchmen, adjusting air flow for pneumatic diverters, replacing cylinders on diverters, testing fuses and replacing as needed in the cabinets for diverters and at the MCC buckets for belts
- Troubleshot worn out bearing in hitch during sort
- Ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results
- Able to handle challenges
- Able to assist others in high-demand situations
- Excellent common sense, judgement, and decision-making abilities
- Enjoy working as a team member and independently
- Skilled in oral/interpersonal communications.
Tour Guide
FedEx
01.2007 - 05.2018
- As a Tour Guide, I was given the opportunity to represent FedEx with a professional attitude and show customers how their package moves through the Memphis Hub.
Ramp Agent
FedEx
11.2006 - 05.2018
- As a Ramp Agent, I was responsible for the accuracy of the weight and balance paperwork for each aircraft
- This ensured the on-time departures of both flights and trucks out of the Memphis Hub
- This included supervising employees, promoting safety, enforcing company policies and procedures.
Checker Sorter
FedEx
02.2006 - 11.2006
- As a Checker Sorter, I was responsible for scanning and stacking freight in containers for flights and trucks
- I also helped with the loading and offloading of the aircraft.
Handler
FedEx
10.2005 - 01.2006
- As a Handler, I was responsible for the correct handling and belt placement of the packages in the secondaries of 18/19.
Mechanic Assistant
Duett Equipment Repair
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assisted owner/Mechanic in troubleshooting track hoes hydraulic system
- Replacing hydraulic hoses
- Removal and rebuild of hydraulic cylinders for the boom and stabilizers
- Adding fluid as needed.
Mechanic
Berner Small Engine Repair
01.1998 - Current
- My small engine repair business has given me the technical experience needed to repair lawn mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, and outboard boat motors
- This has also given me the experience in trouble shooting electrical issues with spark plug wiring, points, and contacts, replacing gear oil in the lower units of outboard motors and changing oil in lawnmowers, and adjusting the timing on motors
- This has also bled over to working on my own vehicles - troubleshooting electrical issues dealing with spark plug wiring and points on truck, changing engine oil, greasing/packing bearings and hubs, changing u-joint on the drive shaft.
Education
Associates of Applied Science in Industrial Maintenance (Technical Certificate) -
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis12.2019
High School Diploma -
Evangelical Christian High School
Memphis, TN05.2005
References
- John Phillips, FedEx Manager, 901-508-1173
- Andy Boone, FedEx Manager, 901-321-9479
- Joe Skinner, Lead Tech/Friend, 901-321-9818
- Jason Holladay, Personal, 901-281-6611
Timeline
Senior Sort Tech
FedEx
10.2023 - Current
Sort Tech
FedEx
01.2021 - 10.2023
Sort Tech Trainee
FedEx
05.2018 - 01.2021
Tour Guide
FedEx
01.2007 - 05.2018
Ramp Agent
FedEx
11.2006 - 05.2018
Checker Sorter
FedEx
02.2006 - 11.2006
Handler
FedEx
10.2005 - 01.2006
Mechanic Assistant
Duett Equipment Repair
01.2004 - 01.2006
Mechanic
Berner Small Engine Repair
01.1998 - Current
Associates of Applied Science in Industrial Maintenance (Technical Certificate) -
Southwest Tennessee Community College
High School Diploma -
Evangelical Christian High School