Dustin Wright
Blacksburg,SC
Summary
Motivated Small Business Owner with proven record of success managing daily operations of business. Versed in monitoring day-to-day operations, reviewing sales reports and hiring and training top talent. Charismatic leader focused on generating repeat business.
Seasoned Forklift Technician installing, repairing and replacing components in different forklift models. Knowledgeable about reading blueprints, completing basic math calculations and planning jobs. Bringing 19+ years' experience in the field.
Dependable mechanical professional experienced with heavy equipment. Background includes work with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic machinery used in harsh environments and requiring continuous upkeep.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner/ Forklift Technician
Wrights forklift service
Blacksburg, SC
03.2020 - Current
- Managed day to day operations and customer appointments
- Manage parts orders and deliveries
- Prepare invoices and billing
- Manage preventive maintenance schedules
- Manage customer relationships
- Manage customer breakdowns and prioritize schedules to keep equipment operational
- Designed detailed business plans to outline finances, goals and operations of company.
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Trained, coached and mentored employees to facilitate safety and consistent quality of work.
- Met with service vendors or product suppliers to facilitate delivery.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on systems and components of forklift models.
- Followed safety procedures with every job and operated tools, gauges and equipment correctly.
- Read and followed schematics and diagrams for mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Performed skilled work with minimal oversight, including replacing engines, transmissions and electrical components.
- Repaired and maintained equipment in good working order.
- Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Fabricated new metal parts using drill presses and engine lathes.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
- Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
- Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
- Presented clean and sanitized vehicle to customers for utmost satisfaction.
Forklift Technician
LiftOne
Greenville , SC
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Followed safety procedures with every job and operated tools, gauges and equipment correctly.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on systems and components of forklift models.
- Performed skilled work with minimal oversight, including replacing engines, transmissions and electrical components.
- Performed repairs on hydraulic systems including valves cylinders and hoses
- Also repaired heavy equipment including skid steers excavators and bulldozers
- Repaired and maintained equipment in good working order.
- Read and followed schematics and diagrams for mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
Forklift Technician
Southeast Industrial Equipment INC.
Greenville , SC
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Followed safety procedures with every job and operated tools, gauges and equipment correctly.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on systems and components of forklift models.
- Performed skilled work with minimal oversight, including replacing engines, transmissions and electrical components.
- Repaired and maintained equipment in good working order.
- Read and followed schematics and diagrams for mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Fabricated new metal parts using drill presses and engine lathes.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
- Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
- Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
- Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.
- Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Forklift Technician
Cmh Services
Greenville , SC
09.2011 - 07.2015
- Followed safety procedures with every job and operated tools, gauges and equipment correctly.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on systems and components of forklift models.
- Performed skilled work with minimal oversight, including replacing engines, transmissions and electrical components.
- Repaired and maintained equipment in good working order.
- Read and followed schematics and diagrams for mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
- Fabricated new metal parts using drill presses and engine lathes.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
- Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
- Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
- Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.
- Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Forklift Technician
H&M Services INC.
Blacksburg, SC
06.2005 - 04.2011
- Followed safety procedures with every job and operated tools, gauges and equipment correctly.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on systems and components of forklift models.
- Performed skilled work with minimal oversight, including replacing engines, transmissions and electrical components.
- Repaired and maintained equipment in good working order.
- Read and followed schematics and diagrams for mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Fabricated new metal parts using drill presses and engine lathes.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with heavy equipment systems.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
- Communicated project status to management and customers and mentored newer mechanics in best practices.
- Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
- Read and interpreted standards, drawings and blueprints and pinpointed inspection needs for repair work.
- Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.
- Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg, SC06-2005
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Staffing
- Accounting oversight
- Planning and execution
- Business growth and retention
- Budget Management
- Employee Development
- Operations Management
- Reporting and documentation
- Project Management
- Vendor Relations
- Staff hiring
- Employee Performance Management
- Training and development
- Experience in building maintenance and electrical
- Experience installing machines,racking,
- Hydraulic Repair
- Work Order Management
- Inventory Management
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and repairs
- Documentation And Reporting
- Diagnostics Systems
- Drawing and schematic interpretation
- Problem diagnosis
- Component Repairs
Timeline
Small Business Owner/ Forklift Technician
Wrights forklift service
03.2020 - Current
Forklift Technician
LiftOne
04.2018 - 02.2020
Forklift Technician
Southeast Industrial Equipment INC.
07.2015 - 04.2018
Forklift Technician
Cmh Services
09.2011 - 07.2015
Forklift Technician
H&M Services INC.
06.2005 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Blacksburg High School