Eric Brown
Peoria,IL
Summary
Accomplished Senior Mechanic with a proven track record at the United States Army, enhancing vehicle reliability and workplace safety. Expert in maintenance scheduling and driveline maintenance, I led teams to reduce equipment downtime by 30%. Skilled in welding and fostering team collaboration, I consistently delivered high-quality repairs and training. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Knowledgeable Head Mechanic offering expertise in customer and vendor relations, equipment operation and scheduling developed over 16 + years of experience. Skillful following technical documentation, writing work orders and inspecting work quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanic
United States Army
03.2008 - 06.2024
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for 40-member team, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel
Commercial Truck Driver
Schneider Logistics
05.2006 - 03.2008
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated Freight liner trucks across 48 states to transport Goods and Products.
- Positioned loading devices under and over pallets and boxes to secure and move materials weighing up to 80,000 pounds.
- Saved $800 worth of fuel monthly by researching and planning more efficient routes.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
Education
High School Diploma -
Manual High School Peoria, IL
Peoria, IL05.1993
Skills
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Driveline maintenance
- Parts management
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Overseeing garage operations
- Maintaining records
- Heavy-duty vehicle repair
- Welding
Timeline
Senior Mechanic
United States Army
03.2008 - 06.2024
Commercial Truck Driver
Schneider Logistics
05.2006 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Manual High School Peoria, IL
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