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James Rivers

Thief River Falls,MN

Summary

I have worked as a Technician since the first job at 16 yrs old it has always been a passion and hobby not just work I am Hardworking Mechanic skilled in resolving mechanical issues on diverse vehicles through troubleshooting and diagnostics. Successful at adapting to new procedures, makes and models and I am always growing knowledge with new technologies and regulations through ASE Webinars and training as well as Manufacturer Training.

Work Quality and efficiency are the up most important to me. I started as a Lube Tech worked as a repair tech and grew skills in many areas and excelled to District Supervisor in charge of a whole state hundreds of truck 17 facilities and many more mechanics

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanic /Automotive Alignment Specialist

Pomp's Tire Service
Thief River Falls, MN
02.2023 - Current

Automotive / Light and medium duty preventative maintenance - diagnostics and repair - OEM and custom suspension work and wheel alignments. Commercial truck maintenance and MNDOT / DOT annual inspector

I am the lead mechanic in the shop that offers full repair service and diagnostics on gas or diesel cars and trucks. Our main service is tires / suspension-chassis repair and Complete wheel alignment.

  • Assisted in maintaining a high-functioning service department by taking on additional responsibilities including inventory management and shop maintenance tasks.
  • Took charge of growing our shops abilities and employees training and teaching the other techs proper techniques and skills to diagnose and make repairs correctly but yet efficiently

Heavy Equipment /Heavy Truck Mechanic

RH Heavy Repair LLP
Thief River Falls, MN
11.2017 - 01.2023

    Mobile / In field repair service for trucks and heavy equipment - 24/7 Road Service for on road Heavy Trucks. Duties included everything from hydraulic repair - Track Repair - Preventative Maintenance - Diesel Engine Repair - Fuel Injectors and In Frame rebuilds if needed.

    OEM on and off highway computer diagnostics with Texa and other OEM software.

    Powerstroke - Duramax - Cummins Custom Performance Builds Including hard parts and Custom ECM Tuning and Data Logging. Tuning done myself no purchased tunes used ALL MODIFACATIONS DONE EMISSION/EPA LEGAL

District Automotive Supervisor

United Parcel Service, UPS
Fargo, ND
03.2013 - 04.2017

I started at UPS as a center Mechanic I was responsible for Preventative maintenance / Daily DVIR safety write ups and all repairs and part inventory in my center witch housed 42 trucks. I also traveled to help Techs working in centers in surrounding towns with Training then and workload.

I was then Promoted to District Supervisor and traded my wrenches for a suit and tie and shinned uncomfortable shoes lol

After 1 1/2 years of always being on road traveling I had to step down and find something that was more family friendly it was hard with little ones

  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
  • Successfully coordinated warranty claims and repair authorizations from manufacturers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Worcester Vocational
Worcester, MA
06.2002

Skills

  • 20 yrs MNDOT Certified Annual MIP Inspector since 2004
  • ASE Certification A1 - A9 2004 - 2015 Expired can retake and renew and add E1 - E3 and L2 if required
  • EPA / ASE 609 Certified HVAC Tech
  • 18 yrs Computerized Diagnostics with Texa / JPRO / Cummins Insite / Detroit DDDL / CAT and custom ECM Tuning- Remapping using HP Tuners and EFI Live
  • HUNTER Certified LVL 3 Alignment and Suspension Tech
  • ABS System diagnostics and retrofit Manufacturer trained from Bendix and Wabco
  • 15 yrs Welding in framework - sheet metal - chassis and driveline everything from light duty lift kits to Heavy Tag axle installation
  • Driveline components replace or rebuild / Transmissions - Differential's - Power Dividers
  • 15 yrs Electrical systems diagnostics and repair
  • 15 yrs Emissions system operation diagnostics and performance gas and diesel
  • 10 yrs Engine Overhauling / In Frame Rebuilds or Main bearing replacement - Gas Engine Cylinder boring and head rebuilding
  • Trailer Repair - Van - Flatbed - Detach - Refer unit systems and APU's

Certification

  • CST - Certified Service Technician
  • Certified MNDOT MIP Inspector
  • 609 Refrigeration Certified
  • Previously ASE Certified
  • Hunter LVL 3 Alignment and Suspension Repair Certified
  • Class A CDL

Timeline

Mechanic /Automotive Alignment Specialist

Pomp's Tire Service
02.2023 - Current

Heavy Equipment /Heavy Truck Mechanic

RH Heavy Repair LLP
11.2017 - 01.2023

District Automotive Supervisor

United Parcel Service, UPS
03.2013 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

Worcester Vocational
James Rivers