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GREGORY MAYO

Lexington,VA

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Driver/Business Owner

Mayo's Hauling LLC
VINTON, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo onto trucks using appropriate equipment.
  • Followed established safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on vehicles such as changing oil, checking brakes.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, pickups, and vehicle maintenance.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections to ensure the safety of vehicles.
  • Scheduled repair appointments for damaged vehicles as needed.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints from clients.
  • Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan optimal routes for each trip.
  • Resolved conflicts between customers and drivers professionally and efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness of vehicle interior and exterior at all times.
  • Ensured that shipments were properly secured for transport on assigned routes.
  • Operated forklifts when necessary to move heavy items from one location to another.
  • Monitored fuel consumption levels and ensured efficient use of resources during trips.
  • Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and timely manner.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery updates or changes in route plans.
  • Organized paperwork related to deliveries including invoices, manifests, and other documents.
  • Inspected cargo for accuracy prior to departure and upon arrival at destination.
  • Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
  • Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner.
  • Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
  • Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
  • Conducted regular meetings with employees to review progress towards company goals.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.

Small Business Owner

MAYOS TREE SERVICES
Vinton, VA
05.2022 - Current
  • Repaired storm damage by removing broken branches and trees from properties.
  • Inspected trees for insect infestations and diseases, then treated accordingly.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and safety standards while working at heights or around hazardous materials.
  • Climbed trees using ropes, harnesses and other safety equipment to access work areas.
  • Installed cables and braces between two branches or between a branch and trunk of a tree for support purposes when needed.
  • Performed general landscaping duties such as mulching beds, weeding gardens, when required.
  • Utilized cranes or aerial lifts safely when removing large sections of trees.
  • Inspected climbing gear before use to ensure it is free from defects.
  • Planted new trees in appropriate locations according to soil type, sun exposure requirements.
  • Maintained records of services performed and materials used in accordance with company policies.
  • Operated a bucket truck to gain access to the canopy of large trees.
  • Disposed of debris generated during tree maintenance activities properly.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving fallen branches or entire trees that posed a danger to people or property.
  • Identified tree species, assessed health of trees, and determined best pruning practices for each species.
  • Trimmed shrubs and bushes according to customer preferences using hedge trimmers or manual tools such as shears and loppers.
  • Assisted arborists in performing more complex tasks such as cabling systems installation or removal.
  • Performed stump grinding operations with heavy-duty machinery such as chippers and grinders.
  • Removed dead, damaged or diseased limbs from trees with hand saws and power saws.
  • Educated clients on tree care best practices and maintenance tips.

Diesel Mechanic

Excel Truck Group
Troutville, VA
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
  • Ensured that all tools were properly cleaned after use.
  • Examined brake systems for proper operation; replaced pads or shoes when needed.
  • Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts before reassembly of the unit, engine, vehicle .
  • Checked all fluid levels regularly; topped off when necessary.
  • Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
  • Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
  • Assisted in the removal of engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
  • Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
  • Adjusted engine timing to factory specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
  • Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
  • Calibrated instruments used to test performance of vehicle components such as speedometers and tachometers.
  • Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
  • Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
  • Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
  • Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
  • Provided technical advice to customers regarding their diesel engine needs.
  • Disassembled defective units to diagnose malfunctions and repair them accordingly.
  • Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and lubrication.
  • Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
  • Installed new vehicle systems and components.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.

Welder

Altec Industries Roanoke Operations
Roanoke, VA
09.2008 - 09.2021
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials needed for production activities.
  • Inspected finished products for defects or inconsistencies in the welds.
  • Set up proper welding parameters such as amperage, voltage, gas flow rate.
  • Set up jigs and fixtures for efficient production runs.
  • Applied protective coatings such as paint or powder coating after finishing welds.
  • Researched new technologies related to MIG welding processes.
  • Monitored welds for quality assurance purposes.
  • Filled gaps between parts using various types of filler materials such as fluxes, rods, wires and alloys.
  • Inspected finished products to ensure accuracy in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
  • Repaired worn or damaged parts by cutting out sections using torches or plasma cutters then re-welding them into place.
  • Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

Education

GED -

BOYS HOME OF AMERICA
Covington, VA
06-2008

Skills

  • Sub-arc Welding
  • Materials Selection
  • Structural welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Welding
  • Engine repair
  • Transmission service
  • Inspection checklists
  • Fluid changes
  • Computer tracking
  • Repair recordkeeping
  • Solid independent worker
  • Brakes and tires
  • Vehicle system analysis
  • Oil service
  • MIG welding
  • Suspension Systems
  • Engine Rebuilds
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Fleet Management
  • Documentation
  • Steering Mechanisms
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Brake Systems
  • Shipment Verification
  • Securing loads
  • Defensive Driving
  • Updating logs
  • Freight transportation
  • Coordinating documents
  • Loading and unloading
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Repairing mechanical problems
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Inspecting loads
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • DOT Compliance
  • Loading goods
  • Load security

Affiliations

  • PROJECT WOOD WORKING
  • HOME REMODELING
  • OUTDOOR LAWN MAITENCE AND GARDENING

Timeline

Transportation Driver/Business Owner

Mayo's Hauling LLC
09.2023 - Current

Small Business Owner

MAYOS TREE SERVICES
05.2022 - Current

Diesel Mechanic

Excel Truck Group
09.2021 - 09.2023

Welder

Altec Industries Roanoke Operations
09.2008 - 09.2021

GED -

BOYS HOME OF AMERICA

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