David Ray
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Professional technician equipped to handle complex vehicle repairs and maintenance. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in fast-paced environments. Consistently focused on ensuring vehicle safety and operational readiness, with strong commitment to quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
91B Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
Florida Army National Guard
12.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
- Learned how to be tactical and proficient at any given task.
- Worked in groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
- Cultivated excellent work ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions.
- Experience with high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle and family of medium tactical vehicles.
- Trained, advised on and inspected troubleshooting and quality control procedures.
- Maintained a fleet of approximately 300 vehicles and power generators. Sustained equipment readiness rate well above the Army’s standard.
- Ordered replacement parts and equipment.
- Proficient with hand tools, air and electrical power tools, hydraulic lifts, overhead cranes, wreckers, and history trailer. Always used correct safety measures.
- To abide by Army’s procedural handbooks (SOP, Safety etc.), operational plans, and directives of management to ensure that all work is done according to specifications and/or regulations.
- Fluent in computer automotive diagnostic equipment including interactive and hard copy U.S. Army technical manuals.
- Supervisor: SFC. Christopher Carlee. 904-714-5957
Diesel and heavy equipment mechanic
Sikes concrete
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Learned how to properly diagnose problems on multiple trucks and heavy equipment.
- Learned how to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
- Repaired multiple wheel seals, batteries, heavy duty hydraulic lines, brake lines, wheel hubs, bearings, fuses, and similar items.
- Independently do routine repairs to make sure things function in rough rugged terrain.
- Ensured to make vehicles and heavy equipment get properly serviced such as oiled and greased to make sure they properly function.
- Running diagnostic tests on vehicles.
- Analyzing diagnostic test results.
- Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems.
- Checking vehicle lighting systems.
- Test driving vehicles to gauge performance.
- Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.
- Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.
- Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
- Maintaining a parts inventory.
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.
Floorhand
FloorCo Customs
Panama City, FL
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with clients to determine design preferences and flooring solutions that meet their needs.
- Installed various flooring types including hardwood, laminate, tile, and carpet with precision.
Diesel Mechanic/Technician
Peopletec
Bonifay, FL
11.2023 - 01.2026
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on diesel engines to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems efficiently.
- Implemented safety protocols during repairs, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Streamlined workflows by introducing new diagnostic tools, improving efficiency in repairs.
- Analyzed repair processes and identified opportunities for continuous improvement across operations.
- Mentored junior mechanics in best practices for diesel engine repair and maintenance.
Education
Marine Mechanic Certification -
TOM P HANEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01-2023
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JR.ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
01-2021
Skills
- Building effective relationships
- Computerized diagnostic tools
- Fuel systems
- Hydraulic systems proficiency
- Wheel alignment techniques
- Electrical systems
- Steering system expertise
- Exhaust system proficiency
- Brake system expertise
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Transmission repair
- Preventative maintenance
- Diagnostic expertise
- Routine maintenance
- Diesel engine repair
Certification
- CERTIFIED MARINE MECHANIC 2022-2023 Tom P Haney Technical College
- CERTIFIED DIESEL MECHANIC 2021-2022 Army National Guard
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic/Technician
Peopletec
11.2023 - 01.2026
Floorhand
FloorCo Customs
04.2022 - 10.2023
Diesel and heavy equipment mechanic
Sikes concrete
01.2022 - 03.2022
91B Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
Florida Army National Guard
12.2020 - Current
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JR.ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
Marine Mechanic Certification -
TOM P HANEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE