Dedrick A. Barnes
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Experienced automotive technician with a strong focus on engine rebuilding, vehicle inspection, and diagnostic testing. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and ensure safety compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Forman
All American Diesel
Centerville, AL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated maintenance schedules and repairs for various vehicle types.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues with team members.
Automotive Technician
Minekee
Bessemer, Alabama
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Performed routine maintenance on various vehicle makes and models.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, and other key vehicle components effectively.
- Assisted in training junior technicians on best practices and procedures.
Automotive Technician
Carvana
Bessemer, AL
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and software.
- Repaired engine components and systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted thorough inspections of vehicles to identify safety concerns.
Auto Technician
Julio Jones Kia
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Inspecting vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose accurately
- Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
- Maintaining vehicle functioning condition by repairing engine failure, mechanical and electrical system malfunction
Auto Mechanic
Tuscaloosa Ford
Tuscaloosa, AL
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Inspecting vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose accurately
- Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
- Maintaining vehicle functioning condition by repairing engine failure, mechanical and electrical system malfunction
Forklift Driver
Phifer Inc.
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Unloading material and merchandise from vehicles and stacking them to assigned places
- Locating and moving stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
- Identifying damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
Mechanic/ Line Operator
Formal D (Mercedes Contractor)
Tuscaloosa, AL
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Setup the production equipment and supplies before executing the job orders.
- Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
- Ensure that equipment are maintained in good and safe working condition.
- Inspect equipment to identify any replacements, malfunctions and repairs.
- Perform regular equipment maintenance to ensure production capacity and quality.
- Provide assistance to junior operators in their assigned responsibilities.
- Repair and clean the equipment when needed.
- Work under the guidance of Supervisor to perform and complete the assigned duties in timely manner.
Lube Tech
Tuscaloosa Honda
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2011 - 03.2016
- Checks a vehicle's fluids and makes general repairs when necessary
- Obtain specific certifications
- Check the oil levels, as well as the status of tires, air filter windshield wiper fluids, brake fluid and engine coolant
- Responsible for reading and interpreting, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and manuals
- Responsible for providing customers with an excellent service experience
- Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
- Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
- Maintains effective operation of service work and record maintenance.
Lube Tech
Speedy Oil
Northport, AL
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Responsible for efficiently repairing a vehicle
- Responsible for reading and interpreting, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and manuals
- Responsible for providing customers with an excellent service experience
Yard Supervisor
H & H Salvage
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Responsible for dismantling cars and determining the quality of the parts
- Responsible for distributed the parts to the customers and determining the value
- Speak effectively with the customers and employees
- Responsible for being able to lift and carry heavy duty parts
Education
GED -
Clanton, AL01.1996
Skills
- Engine rebuilding
- Vehicle inspection
- Diagnostic testing
- Parts ordering
- Diagnostic expertise
Certification
Lube Technician, Honda, 2011
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Shop Forman
All American Diesel
06.2025 - 08.2025
Automotive Technician
Minekee
04.2024 - 06.2025
Automotive Technician
Carvana
07.2023 - 03.2024
Auto Technician
Julio Jones Kia
08.2020 - 06.2023
Forklift Driver
Phifer Inc.
01.2019 - 07.2019
Auto Mechanic
Tuscaloosa Ford
07.2018 - 12.2019
Mechanic/ Line Operator
Formal D (Mercedes Contractor)
03.2016 - 01.2018
Lube Tech
Tuscaloosa Honda
08.2011 - 03.2016
Lube Tech
Speedy Oil
01.2011 - 08.2011
Yard Supervisor
H & H Salvage
12.2009 - 06.2010